Raiders, Jaguars to open NFL preseason in Hall of Fame game

The Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2022 NFL preseason schedule on Aug. 4 in the Hall of Fame game.

Ketanji Brown Jackson to meet with top Democratic and Republican senators Wednesday

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will hold meetings with top Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday, a White House official tells CNN, as the confirmation process for the President's nominee to the Supreme Court gets underway.

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Thousands supporting Ukraine rally in Washington DC, urge US to help more

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand the Biden administration take greater action to support Ukraine.

Amazon will no longer require US warehouse employees to wear masks

Amazon will no longer require its US warehouse employees to wear face masks in states where local laws do not require them, regardless of whether the employees are vaccinated or not.

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Ukrainian hiding in bomb shelter calls into 'America's Newsroom'

A resident of Kharkiv phoned into Fox News Monday following intense Russian rocket fire on the country's second-largest city.

Protests erupt around the globe in support of Ukraine: 'Stop Putin, Stop War'

Protests in support of Ukraine as it continues fighting Russia have erupted in cities across the globe.

BitConnect founder charged with orchestrating $2 billion Ponzi scheme

A federal grand jury in San Diego indicted the founder of BitConnect for allegedly orchestrating a $2.4 billion global Ponzi scheme, the Justice Department said Friday.

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Swiss skier Nufer gets breakout World Cup downhill win at 30

If Swiss skier Priska Nufer was going to have a breakout success at age 30, it surely was going to be on home snow at Crans-Montana.

SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service activated in Ukraine, says Elon Musk

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk announced Saturday that the company's Starlink internet satellites are now active in Ukraine as the country suffers power outages due to Russia's invasion.

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Red Sox release minor-leaguer following racist, homophobic social media posts: 'I am a racist'

The Boston Red Sox released minor league player Brett Netzer after the 2017 third-round pick sent out a series of racist, homophobic and antisemitic tweets, according to The Athletic.

Biden admin facing calls to give Ukrainians in US protections from deportation

The Biden administration is facing calls from activist groups and at least one Democratic senator to give Ukrainians currently in the U.S. protection from deportation -- amid reports that the Department of Homeland Security is considering such a move.

Democrats in Texas confront twin challenges of pandemic and restrictive new voting law

When Texas kicks off the 2022 election calendar with its primaries on Tuesday, the state will offer the first glimpse at how Democrats are confronting two challenges the party will face across the country this year: a still-raging pandemic forcing tactical changes for the second straight campaign cycle and new laws enacted by Republicans that critics say make it harder for many people to vote.

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American's 20-hour trek out of Ukraine: 'It's a humanitarian crisis, a disaster'

A man who embarked on a 20-hour journey to flee Ukraine after Russia invaded recounts the "humanitarian crisis" he witnessed along the way.

Inside the Biden administration's monthslong effort to build a multi-country coalition to sanction Russia

Last October, as alarm spread through President Joe Biden's national security team over classified intelligence that Russia was building up its military presence around Ukraine, a group of US officials began work on what would become the most sweeping package of sanctions ever deployed against a country with an economy as big as Russia's.

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CNN taps new president, current executive producer of 'The Late Show' to replace Jeff Zucker

The embattled liberal network has tapped Stephen Colbert's executive producer to lead the news organization

CDC to detail new Covid-19 metrics for masking and other restrictions Friday afternoon

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has long pointed to levels of coronavirus transmission within a community as a key metric to decide Covid-19 restrictions -- but that is expected to change soon.

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Sen. Blackburn: We 'don't know' how many Americans trapped in Ukraine, Putin emboldened by 'weak' Biden

Senator Marsha Blackburn is expressing fears that Americans might be trapped in Ukraine while Russia continues to invade.

Why aren't we being told more about the Queen's health?

Elizabeth II's health is a big talking point right now, not just because she is elderly but also because Buckingham Palace is releasing so little information about it.

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Ukraine supporters: Hundreds gather outside White House, demand Biden impose tougher sanctions on Russia

Hundreds of Ukraine supporters gathered outside the White House demanding the Biden administration impose tougher sanctions on Russia.

Prayers for Ukraine: American faith leaders share their fervent concerns

Fox News Digital reached out to an array of faith leaders across the country — here are their prayers, hopes and yearnings about the 'treacherous invasion' occurring in Ukraine right now.

Putin isn't likely to stop here

The challenge for the West could not be clearer. If Putin succeeds in undermining Ukraine, he is unlikely to stop there. Our policy must raise the cost of eroding the international order, writes Daniel Treisman

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios writes about ‘suicidal thoughts,’ depression

Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios says he had “suicidal thoughts” and dealt with depression and abuse of drugs and alcohol in the past, the latest in a series of high-profile athletes to speak publicly and frankly about their mental health.

Novak Djokovic to be replaced at No 1 by Daniil Medvedev after Dubai loss

Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday.

Anti-Russian protests hit US, Europe amid Ukraine invasion

Anti-Russian demonstrations have broken out across Europe on Thursday as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine with the perceived goal of taking over the capital of Kyiv.

Russian NHL prospect, 20, diagnosed with brain tumor: 'I want to stay positive'

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that 2020 NHL Draft pick Rodion Amirov has been diagnosed with a brain tumor that was discovered during his recovery from a separate injury.

Pacers' revised roster faces different challenge after break

When Rick Carlisle started job hunting last summer, Indiana quickly emerged as a favored destination.

Killers of Ahmaud Arbery display a reality we must overcome

The federal hate crime case of the three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery speaks to bigger issues about an entire swath of our country that has been inculcated with theories of White supremacy and superiority -- and Black inferiority, writes Areva Martin.

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