Peter Granitz

Analysts have long accused Iran of backing militant groups in the region to counter Israel.

Two years after missing the Olympics for testing positive for marijuana, the American sprinter became the fastest woman in the world.

As much as 7 inches of rain fell on some parts of Southern California, leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides as the rain eases and moves north.

Farmers in Ukraine begin to harvest this year's wheat, barley and rapeseed crops as diplomats try to negotiate an end to Russia's Black Sea blockade of exports.

Russia has increased its aerial assault on southern Ukraine, firing missiles at areas outside of the Donbas. But despite the threat, it's almost as if the war hasn't touched the port city Odesa.

Russian forces are now concentrating their attacks on three cities in Ukraine's southeast which are key to the country's agriculture and logistics.

NPR's Peter Granitz talks about the impact Russia's blockade of the port of Odesa will have on grain sales and possible food shortages in places in the Middle East and Africa.

Wales defeated Ukraine 1-0 in the European playoff for the FIFA soccer qualifiers, denying Ukraine the possibility of qualifying for the World Cup.

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has intensified around Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine. A victory there would be a major accomplishment for President Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian officials have put up a display of destroyed Russian vehicles in front of the country's Foreign Ministry, intending to show the residents Kyiv and the world that Russia can be defeated.

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated inflation in the Middle East, where countries rely on Russia and Ukraine for imported wheat.

With a win over the Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich surpassed Don Nelson for most regular-season wins in NBA history.

The meeting in Turkey is the highest-level talks between the two countries since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, which sets prison terms of up to 30 years, has been more than a century in the making.

Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.

The General Assembly overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding resolution that demands that Russia immediately remove its forces from Ukraine.

Announcements from Shell and BP will further hit Russia's tanking economy — and batter its image as a go-to place for oil and gas investments.

Russia's central bank sharply raised a benchmark interest rate to combat steep losses in the ruble's value as sanctions crimp Russian economic activity.

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.

A postgame faceoff over a late timeout escalated into a brawl between players and coaches from both teams. The Big Ten conference said it would take "swift and appropriate disciplinary action."