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Western countries impose sanctions against Russia

The sanctions come after Russia announced it would move troops into eastern Ukraine to support separatists there.

Nurse's aide Patricia Johnson has worked for the Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on the north side of Chicago for nearly 24 years. The pandemic has been grueling on her and her colleagues. "The hardest part is watching people die alone without their families," says Johnson, who now sometimes works double shifts due to staff shortages.

The pandemic pummeled long-term care – it may not recover quickly, experts warn

Hundreds of thousands of nursing home workers have quit since the pandemic began, and the ones still working suffer from burnout. Industry leaders worry the system is fracturing.

In this 2013 photo, Neil Cavuto of the Fox Business Network appears during a segment his program in New York. The veteran anchor returned from an extended absence on Monday, explaining that a second bout with COVID-19 landed him in the intensive care unit.

Lauding vaccines, Fox's Neil Cavuto says a 2nd bout of COVID nearly killed him

Returning from a prolonged absence on Monday, Cavuto — who is immunocompromised — said COVID-19 pneumonia had landed him in the intensive care unit and credited the vaccine with saving his life.

Andrew Blaser, of United States, slides during men's skeleton run 1 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (Dmitri Lovetsky/AP)

Olympic skeleton racer Andrew Blaser on LGBTQ representation at the games

American broadcasters were quiet on LGBTQ representation at the Olympics — even with a record number of openly LGBTQ Olympic athletes.

Germany puts Nord Stream 2 pipeline on hold after Russia sends troops into eastern Ukraine

Russian troops have now entered two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, prompting a response from Western nations like Germany.

Jury reaches guilty verdicts for Ahmaud Arbery's 3 killers in federal hate crimes trial

The jury deliberated for less than a day.

South Carolina band Shovels & Rope digs deep for songs about relationships and family

Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are married with two children. Their album features a number of songs about relationships and parenthood.

News Brief: Relief Bill, Pandemic Roundup, Derek Chauvin Trial

Congress nears approving COVID-19 relief measure. Health officials remind everyone to remain vigilant of coronavirus. The ex-Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd goes on trial Monday.

Protestors against COVID-19 vaccine mandates block the roadway at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday.

A Canadian judge has frozen access to donations for the trucker convoy protest

After losing access to GoFundMe campaigns, those involved with "Freedom Convoy 2022" then moved to Christian fundraising site GiveSendGo.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments On New Jersey 'Bridgegate' Case

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the "Bridgegate" case. The high court's ruling on the New Jersey scandal could prove more consequential if criminal convictions are thrown out.

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