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Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Tatar-Bashkir service, attends a court hearing in Kazan, Russia, in May. A Russian court has convicted Kurmasheva of spreading false information about the Russian army and sentenced her to 6½ years in prison after a secret trial, court records and officials said on Monday.

Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial

Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was convicted of "spreading false information" about the Russian army.

A'ja Wilson snags a record fourth WNBA MVP

Wilson, a 6-foot-4 center for the Las Vegas Aces, has dominated this year. In her eighth season, she finished in the top five in points, rebounds, blocks and steals.

In this image made from video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks about a stabbing attack during a press conference, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand authorities say they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers. Ardern described Friday's incident as a terror attack.

A Man Is Shot Dead By New Zealand Police After He Attacks 6 In A Supermarket

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the man was a Sri Lankan national who was inspired by the Islamic State group and described the incident as a terror attack.

In its third hearing, the House Jan. 6 panel will hear from 2 witnesses

The House select committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will focus on how ex- President Donald Trump pressured then-Vice President Mike Pence not to count lawful electoral votes.

A wind turbine in downtown Cleveland, installed in 2006 at the Great Lakes Science Center by Cleveland Public Power.

Climate change will add nearly $6 billion to Ohio communities' budgets by 2050, report says

A man receives humanitarian aid provided by U.N. World Food Program and ADRA charity organization for the residents of the region and internally displaced persons at the distribution center in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

U.N. agencies seek $5.6 billion to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad

The U.N.'s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion.

In this image from U.S. Capitol Police video, Paul Hodgkins of Tampa, Fla., stands in the well on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. On Monday, he was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Capitol Rioter Who Walked On Senate Floor On Jan. 6 Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison

A U.S. District Court judge says he wanted to send a message with his sentencing of Paul Hodgkins. It is the first resolution of a felony case stemming from the insurrection.

Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro outside the federal court in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 31. Navarro was found guilty on two counts of criminal contempt for defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol.

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro found guilty for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena

The former White House adviser was found guilty on two counts of criminal contempt for refusing to cooperate with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

Select Committee Heard From 4 Police Officers Who Defended The Capitol On Jan. 6

The Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol began its work Tuesday. Four police officers who defended the building that day testified.

Another defamation suit filed against Fox News — this one over Jan. 6 allegations

Ray Epps is suing Fox for portraying him as an instigator of violence on Jan 6. 2021. He says he believed Fox that former President Donald Trump had been cheated of victory in the 2020 race.

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