Analyzing the Biden administration's year in foreign policy toward China and Russia
As the year comes to a close, here's where U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and China stands — and what we might expect in 2022.
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Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
The judge said she wanted to make clear with the sentence that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."
Kellogg's workers will vote on another tentative deal, but the strike may still go on
Union negotiators and company officials have reached another possible deal to end the months-long strike by 1,400 workers — but there are signs of opposition to the agreement.
Ghislaine Maxwell doesn't testify, as her defense team rests its case
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys rested their case after just two days of calling witnesses. Maxwell says she's being tried in lieu of Epstein, who died in federal prison.
Possible charges are the latest chapter in Mark Meadows' career defined by conflict
Former chief of staff Mark Meadows was at the center of power under Trump after a decade of waging conflict in the House. He now faces possible prosecution for contempt of Congress.
White House issues a warning to unvaccinated Americans as concerns about omicron grow
The White House continues the same COVID-19 messages and strategies even as models suggest an omicron surge is coming.
Biden and Democrats admit they won't be passing Build Back Better before Christmas
After a flurry of last-ditch meetings and negotiations, President Biden and Senate Democrats are admitting they don't have the votes to pass Biden's social and climate spending package by Christmas.
Outrage after Joe Buck said that a player's concussion symptoms may be from the cold
Broadcaster Joe Buck speculated that a player whose arms were tensed and shaking from an assumed concussion was just cold. An expert says it shows the league's messaging problem around head injuries.
After nearly 2 years in the pandemic shadows, it's time to shine
Sparkle and shine are back in fashion in a big way, and it's not just for the holidays. Fashion designers have been waiting for this moment since the pandemic began.
U.S. military moves to discharge service members who refuse to get vaccinated
Military officials say that, after months of warnings, they have begun disciplinary actions. The Army has reprimanded 2,700 soldiers and said it will begin discharge proceedings in the new year.