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Russian skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete at Olympics

Russian skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete at Olympics

BEIJING (AP) — Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test.
Film alluding to violence made by Denver shooter released

Film alluding to violence made by Denver shooter released

DENVER (AP) — A man who fatally shot five people before being killed by police alluded to violence in a film for sale on a website that previously sold fictional e-books he's believed to have written, with victims and scenes similar to the attacks.
Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to sovereign fund

Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to sovereign fund

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Sunday it will transfer 4% of the stock in the state-run oil giant Aramco to a sovereign wealth fund, an infusion valued at nearly $80 billion as the kingdom tries to overhaul its energy-dependent
Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion

Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios,” the White Hou
4 shot outside LA party held after Justin Bieber's concert

4 shot outside LA party held after Justin Bieber's concert

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four people were shot and wounded early Saturday after a fight broke out outside a Los Angeles restaurant hosting a party that followed a Justin Bieber concert, police said.
Russian skater's doping case to be heard Sunday at Olympics

Russian skater's doping case to be heard Sunday at Olympics

BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will find out Monday if she can skate in the Winter Olympics women's competition, which starts a day later.
US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is set to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly imminent. U.S.
Woman sentenced under failure-to-protect law in son's death

Woman sentenced under failure-to-protect law in son's death

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma woman convicted of enabling child abuse in the 2020 death of her 2-year-old son was sentenced Friday to just over a year in prison under the state’s failure-to-protect law.
Phoenix police say man shot ex-girlfriend before ambush

Phoenix police say man shot ex-girlfriend before ambush

PHOENIX (AP) — A man who shot his ex-girlfriend at a Phoenix home early Friday ambushed the first officer on the scene, seriously injuring him, then opened fire on other police as they tried to rescue a baby that was left outside the door.
Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal

Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal

ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) — Growing up in rural eastern Tennessee, James Cockrum hadn't given much thought to the possibility that one day he might find himself speaking about his Jewish heritage in front of a packed school board meeting.
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