Analysis
Tough talk: China tells U.S. to take a hike when it comes to Taiwan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping bluntly warned the United States that resolving differences about Taiwan remains a flashpoint for a potential conflict as U.S. scrambles to avert a "new cold war."
Biden pushes engagement as Xi hails ‘new era’ of Chinese power
ANALYSIS: President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping presented sharply diverging views on the future of U.S.-China relations during three hours of closed-door talks Monday.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Six lessons learned after six months of war
Russian President Vladimir Putin's momentous decision to invade Ukraine has taken turns that few predicted, from Moscow's stunning military missteps in the early days of the conflict to the rapid expansion of NATO and the massive disruptions to global food and fuel supplies.
Tourists find safety after floods close Death Valley roads
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a pathway through rocks and mud, but roads damaged by floodwaters or choked with debris were expected to remain closed into next week, officials said Saturday.
China wants control of Pacific Islands in drive for global clout
The Biden administration is stepping up efforts to counter growing Chinese influence among Pacific island nations that Beijing views as a way to curb American power and expand opportunities for new Chinese military bases, according to U.S. officials and foreign policy analysts.
Biden’s presidency nears a premature end amid dismal polling, economic anxiety, blunders
ANALYSIS: This week could effectively spell the end of the Biden presidency. A poll in the liberal New York Times on Monday showed that nearly two-thirds of Democrats want somebody else, anybody else, besides Mr. Biden to run on the party's ticket in 2024.
Four Army veterans earn the Medal of Honor for heroism during Vietnam War
President Biden on Tuesday awarded the Medal of Honor to four Army veterans for extraordinary acts of heroism during the Vietnam War.
Upping the antics: Beto’s barge-in performance is latest act in America’s new political theater
Beto O'Rourke's planned interruption of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's press conference about the deadly school shooting in Uvalde drew condemnation, admiration and millions of views on social media.
With public camping a felony, Tennessee homeless seek refuge
Miranda Atnip lost her home during the coronavirus pandemic after her boyfriend moved out and she fell behind on bills. Living in a car, the 34-year-old worries every day about getting money for food, finding somewhere to shower, and saving up enough money for an apartment where her three children can live with her again.
Veteran Miami DEA agents charged in bribery conspiracy
A current U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a former supervisor in the agency were charged Friday with leaking confidential law enforcement information to defense lawyers in Miami in exchange for $70,000 in cash.
How Putin’s war in Ukraine has backfired spectacularly
ANALYSIS: Russia's invasion of Ukraine was designed to topple the government in Kyiv, fracture NATO and cement Moscow's status as a fearsome 21st-century military machine and an irreplaceable energy kingpin that could use its oil and gas reserves to bully Europe.
For Earth Day, plant native plants, practice benign neglect
Picture this: You step into your garden, and the beds are brimming with flowers that thrive on benign neglect.
Rethinking Russia: Failures in Ukraine dent military’s reputation but stoke fears of escalation
ANALYSIS: Russia may have proven itself to be less of a great power and more of a loose cannon. Six weeks into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and on the heels of a stunning loss in the battle for Kyiv, the overall competency of Russia's military is suddenly in doubt and its perceived spot near the top of the 21st-century global pecking order is being reassessed.
Indian neutrality in Ukraine fight complicates U.S. strategic designs in Asia
ANALYSIS: The Indian government has refused to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the New Delhi government also is purchasing Russian oil, undercutting U.S. and Western efforts to create a united front of democracies to confront Moscow for its military aggression.
What does Putin want? Lack of clear endgame hovers over fierce Ukraine fighting
ANALYSIS: The world spent months wondering whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would invade Ukraine. With tanks bearing down on Kyiv and Russian troops now in control of key cities, an equally knotty question has emerged: What does victory look like for Russia's enigmatic leader?
Putin’s preoccupations drive a global crisis as he claims Russia has been disrespected
ANALYSIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered an intimate glimpse into his thinking in a rambling, peevish, hourlong address laying out exactly why he was effectively taking another bite out of neighboring Ukraine and risking sanctions and perhaps the nastiest war in Europe in decades.
China expected to indirectly back Russia — with reservations — on Ukraine
ANALYSIS: China's communist leaders face the dilemma of supporting a quasi-ally in backing Russian military operation against Ukraine while avoiding a collapse of Beijing's declared policy of respecting sovereignty and never interfering in the internal affairs of other states.
Explosive allegations protect Durham probe from being shut down
ANALYSIS: Special counsel John Durham's explosive court filing has complicated any attempt by the Biden administration to shut down his investigation of the FBI's Russian election interference probe because of the political firestorm it would ignite.
Billionaire purge, power outages, real estate crisis plague Chinese leader’s economic plan
ANALYSIS: Chinese President Xi Jinping, even after a decade in power, is finding it hard to shape China's economy to his liking.
Delegate math favors Bernie Sanders as fractured field presents path to victory
ANALYSIS: Sen. Bernard Sanders appears to have hit a ceiling of support, with polls and early results showing him struggling to top 30% of the vote in most states. Yet that may still be more than enough to win the Democratic nomination this year.
