Relief for Kyiv? Russia vows to scale back near the … KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced Tuesday it will significantly scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as the outlines of a possible deal to end the grinding war came into view at the latest round of talks. Ukraine’s delegation at the conference, held in Istanbul, laid out a framework under […]
Lawmakers fear Ukraine could spiral into US-Russian … (The Hill) — Democrats and Republican in Congress are deeply worried about the spiraling Russian war with Ukraine, fearing it could eventually draw the U.S. into a direct conflict with Russian troops.
U.S., NATO explore more ways to help Ukraine, hinder … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – As the Russian attack on Ukraine continues, both the U.S. and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are deploying additional resources to Europe and Ukraine. Over the weekend, NATO announced it’s sending fighter jets to Ukraine. In turn, the U.S. will send jets to NATO countries. Lawmakers are also considering sending other aid […]
US involvement in Russian invasion sparks retaliation … The world is watching as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine and various leaders take a stand against Russian President Vladimir Putin. There are growing concerns that United States involvement in the conflict puts our country’s security at risk.
US, Germany vow united opposition if Russia invades … As tensions at the Ukraine border continue to escalate, Western leaders are scrambling to broker a deal to prevent a Russian invasion that United States officials say could happen any day.
US raid in Syria targeted the leader of ISIS, Biden … It was the largest raid in the province since the 2019 Trump-era U.S. assault that killed the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Idlib is broadly controlled by Turkey-backed fighters, but is also an Al-Qaida stronghold and home to several of its top operatives.
U.S. deploying 3K troops to Europe to deter a Russian … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – 3,000 American soldiers are heading to Europe because of growing concerns that Russia will invade Ukraine. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says the plan is to send 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Poland and Germany. They’re also moving 1,000 American soldiers who were stationed in Germany to Romania. “A clear […]
US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia … The Pentagon said Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put up to 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
Parent charged with bringing gun to Kirby HS MEMPHIS, TENN. — A Memphis mother is being charged after police say she brought a gun on school property Monday afternoon. Police said Demetria Jones entered Kirby High School around 2:45 p.m. A school officer said he saw Jones’ shirt lift up and a holster with a black handgun in it was on her waist. […]
VIDEO: Two suspects rob Sonic Drive-In restaurant MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for two men who they say robbed Sonic Drive-In on Sunday afternoon around 5:00. According to MPD, the robbery happened at the 4100 block of Kirby Parkway when two men entered the business and demanded money from the cash register. One suspect was armed with a handgun pointed at […]
No makeups for CFP semis if team can’t play due to … If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Eve because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship. With COVID-19 cases spiking across the country due to the omicron variant, the CFP announced Wednesday contingency plans for the semifinals […]