Russia's weapons are "clearly superior" to NATO's, says Putin
The Russian leader praised his country's arms while meeting with defense industry workers.
US medicines cost nearly triple those of other nations
Branded drugs were even more expensive, costing 4.22 times more in the U.S. than in other high-income countries.
Zombie deer disease spreading in North America amid fear of jump to humans
Chronic wasting is a deadly prion disease that is slowly spreading across wildlife in U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
U.S. ally could hand Biden new trump card for dealing with Putin
The U.S. could potentially use an alleged Russian spy in a future prisoner swap in exchange for detained U.S. citizens in Russia.
Syphilis warning issued to Americans
More than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were reported across the United States in 2022, prompting concern among experts.
American weapons may have crossed Putin's red line
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine used a U.S.-made Patriot system to take down a plane in Russian territory.
Biden imposes more sanctions on Iran after attack
The Treasury Department's latest sanctions targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Don't Forget About the Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria
Human rights organizations, politicians, and others who fight against religious persecution of any kind must always remember the persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria.
Democratic lawmaker has "no doubt" US will respond to attack in Jordan
Congressman Jason Crow appeared on CNN to discuss the U.S. soldiers recently killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
Scientists recommend policy to increase US lifespans
New policies could increase the median life expectancy across the country by 2.2 years, scientists say.
Two key steps for Ukraine win, avoiding Afghanistan II: US defense adviser
"Europe is hesitating because we're hesitating," Jane Harman said regarding the U.S. sending further aid to Kyiv.
Houthi TV says US and UK airstrikes hit Yemen oil terminal
The group in Yemen said the Ras Issa oil-export terminal was targeted. The British Foreign Office said this was "not correct."
Russians gleeful over US border crisis: "Texas People's Republic!"
"We are of course for Texas, the Lone Star State, which has fully earned its right to self-determination," a user wrote.
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Eastern US getting more extreme winter weather from atmospheric rivers
In the past 40 years, natural phenomena of atmospheric rivers have become more common in the U.S. East due to jet stream changes.
Paleontologists reveal new US dino that lived just before mass extinction
The name of the new species, which lived just over 66 million years ago, roughly translates to "Pharaoh's dawn chicken from hell".
US could face Taiwan crisis in 2024, analysts say
Experts believe that China's military is capable blockading of the island, although the possibility of a full-scale invasion is deemed less likely.
US Bigfoot sightings may have a simple explanation
New research by the Folk Zoology Society has uncovered important insights into the identity of the mythical beast.
Russia accuses US of giving Ukraine "old junk" weapons
A Kremlin official said the U.S. gives Ukraine old weapons while using money it makes from the war to bolster its military.
I was a refugee from the former USSR. Now I help Ukrainians stay in the US
They didn't brush up on their English because they didn't know war was coming.
Donald Trump's Taiwan remarks spark fury and concern
The former president suggested that the U.S. should not come to Taiwan's defense in the case of an attack from China.
New Orleans community mourns US teen reportedly killed by Israeli forces
A Palestinian-American teenager died in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday.
US piles pressure on China to tighten noose around Russia's economy
Financial institutions in Kremlin-friendly China are under increasing pressure to abandon Russia or face the bite of the U.S.' secondary sanctions.
Russian TV mocked for covering US winter storms amid Moscow crisis
Russian TV "makes fun of the cold temperatures in the U.S. while hundreds of thousands" in Russia freeze, a Kyiv official said.
Is NATO mobilizing 90,000 troops for war with Russia? What to know
NATO announced a major military exercise that led to speculation about a potential future conflict with Russia.
Veterans' data at risk after cybersecurity measure removed, officials say
A data breach last year could have been prevented if the specific element of the cybersecurity program had not been canceled, current and former officials say.
Iran foreign minister issues stern warning to US
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian blamed the U.S. and Israel for increased hostilities by Iran-backed groups.
Taiwan's clear snub of China spotlights global war risk
Lai Ching-te's victory does nothing to ease world tensions with a United States already up against Russia in Ukraine and Iranian proxies in the Middle East
Taiwan's president-elect strikes conciliatory tone on China
China had branded Lai Ching-te a '"destroyer of peace," but he called for dialogue and peace in his first message after winning the election.
Exclusive: Iran issues Houthi warning to US—"justified" targets
Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani told Newsweek that the U.S. and U.K. have put themselves in danger of retaliation.
Taiwan votes in what China calls "peace or war" election
Leading candidate Lai Ching-te has been called an "extreme danger" by Beijing