Senate passes anti-lynching bill and sends federal hate crime legislation to Biden
The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, which sets prison terms of up to 30 years, has been more than a century in the making.
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New Zealand changes its tack on surging COVID-19 cases
Experts say New Zealand's actions have likely saved thousands of lives by allowing the nation to mostly avoid earlier, more deadly variants and buying time to get people vaccinated.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 7)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
After more than a century of trying, Congress passes an anti-lynching bill
Passage of the legislation to make lynching a federal crime is a major milestone after more than 200 attempts to pass such legislation failed over the course of a century.
Stolichnaya Vodka rebrands as 'Stoli,' trying to distance itself from Putin
Company leaders explained vehement opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine. They also hope the new name will represent "Stoli's roots in Latvia."
Russia is restricting social media. Here's what we know
Russians face a confusing patchwork of online restrictions as the Kremlin cracks down on the free flow of information on social media.
A Russian gymnast faces disciplinary action for wearing a 'Z' symbol on a podium
The letter has become widely regarded as a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russian military vehicles participating in the invasion have donned the letter.
NFL receiver Calvin Ridley suspended for 2022 season after gambling on games
The NFL said Ridley placed several bets last November while he was taking a break from football. It found no evidence that Ridley had inside information or that his team knew he had placed the bets.
Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women's basketball
Many WNBA players head overseas to play during the off-season, where they can be paid much more than they earn in the U.S. Griner, who was arrested for allegedly transporting drugs, is one of them.
Russia is trying to recruit Syrians to fight in Ukraine, U.S. says
The reported Russian effort to find Syrians with urban combat experience is the latest indication that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not going as planned.