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Two senior citizen shoppers heading into the Vons grocery store in North Park during special hours for elderly shoppers on March 31, 2020.

US growth in Q4 revised lower to 6.9%, slower growth to come

President Biden speaks about Ukraine at the White House on Tuesday. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin recognition of breakaway republics in two Ukrainian oblasts is a "flagrant violation of international law."

Allies join U.S. in imposing sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine

The president called Russia's recognition of two Ukrainian regions a "flagrant violation of international law" and announced sanctions targeting Russia's ability to do business with the West.

200,000 could lose their jobs as Western companies withdraw, Moscow mayor says

The city is preparing to retrain some workers and give temporary public works jobs to thousands more as a growing number of Western companies distance themselves from Russia.

Climate change is threatening thousands of years of winemaking in Turkey

Climate change is posing challenges to vintners in Turkey, endangering the future of an ancient industry.

Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine

Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister who was killed July 11, championed for more robust defense and security policies. With current world events, those ideas are increasingly important in Japan.

Larry June: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Larry June is the indie-rap hustle personified. Though the Bay Area emcee has a prodigious output, his (home) concert reflects the comfortable, laid-back tone of his records.

Members of the All India Muslim Students Federation protest at Delhi University against the hijab ban in educational institutions, on Feb. 8 in New Delhi, India.

As India turns 75, Muslim girls are suing to wear the hijab — and protect secularism

When her high school banned the hijab, Ayesha Shifa sued. Her case went to India's Supreme Court. A verdict, expected soon, could redefine what secularism means in the world's largest democracy.

A former Yale University administrator has pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme of stealing electronics ordered for the university and reselling the items. Here, a shuttle drives students around Yale's campus.

A former Yale employee admits she stole $40 million in electronics from the university

Jamie Petrone has pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme of stealing electronics ordered for Yale University and reselling the items. She used the money to buy herself luxury cars and multiple homes.

Injured black kites at Wildlife Rescue, a clinic run by brothers Nadeem Shehzad and Muhammad Saud in Delhi. Over the past 12 years, they've treated nearly 26,000 of the raptors. The brothers are featured in a new prize-winning documentary, <em>All That Breathes, </em>opening in the U.S. this month and coming to HBO in 2023.

The story of two bird-saving brothers in India gets an Oscar nom, an HBO premiere

Nominated for an Oscar and debuting on HBO this week, All That Breathes explores the mission of two Muslim brothers: saving raptors cut down by smog and deadly kite strings.

Long lines of trucks at the Latvia-Russia border show immense toll of war

European sanctions on Russia have caused massive traffic back-ups along the Latvian border. The war has also put the region's inhabitants in the middle of two hostile power blocs.

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