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Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert, escalating tensions

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) β€” President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine. The order means Putin wants Russia’s nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch and…

43 injured as tourist bus veers off road in Bavaria

VIENNA (AP) β€” A tourist bus headed for the Austrian Alps crashed on a local highway in Upper Bavaria Saturday morning. Forty-three of the 61 people on board were injured, according to Bavarian police. Around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the…

Congressman Kustoff shares thoughts on Ukraine crisis

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As tension continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, leaders and people around the world are tuning in to see what's next. With the fear of what's next, Congressman David Kustoff shared his thoughts about the situation.…

Ukraine Crisis: What to know so far

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many in West Tennessee slept, those in the Ukraine woke up to a war on their doorstep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HpYIOH2APs Ukraine reports that Russia launched a full-scale invasion into the eastern European nation that has been fighting a…

Poll of the Day: America's response to Russia-Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) β€” With Russia’s military attacking across Ukraine, President Joe Biden is expected to roll out at least some of the toughest sanctions and financial penalties that the U.S. can muster in response. Biden…

Congressman Mark Green discusses Ukraine crisis

JACKSON, Tenn. -- District 7 Congressman Mark Green says after Ukraine has been its own sovereign nation for decades, Russian President Vadimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist-held parts of Ukraine after recognizing the independence of those two breakaway regions.…

Putin's recognition of Ukraine's rebels ups ante in crisis

MOSCOW (AP) β€” In a fast-moving political theater, Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved quickly to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in a show of defiance against the West amid fears of Russian invasion in Ukraine.…

Survivor and body found on burning ferry off Greek island

ATHENS, Greece (AP) β€” Greek emergency workers have rescued a Belarussian truck driver from a burning ferry off the island of Corfu and found the body of another man as they combed the wreckage for missing passengers. The victim has…

Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms

LONDON (AP) β€” Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms. The palace said Sunday that the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties. The palace says β€œshe will continue…