Bill Taylor Officially Leaves Post As Top Diplomat In Ukraine
Kristina Kvien, the former deputy chief of mission, has taken over in the interim.

Ethical concerns over bill reducing prison sentence for organ donation
Two Massachusetts legislators say shortening prisoners' sentences in exchange for organ donation would help those in need.
By Molly Riley / AP
Lawmakers react to US shooting down suspected Chinese spy balloon
If you can't get enough of the Chinese balloon saga, turns out there's another sighting in Costa Rica.
By Chad Fish via AP
Democrats introduce bills intended to bolster Black history education
Advocates for the legislation said it would invest $10 million over five years in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
By Mariam Zuhaib / APTop Stories

Ethical concerns over bill reducing prison sentence for organ donation
Two Massachusetts legislators say shortening prisoners' sentences in exchange for organ donation would help those in need.
By Molly Riley / AP
UK nurses, ambulance crews strike, straining health system
Unions are seeking a pay raise for the current year, but the government says it will only talk about the year ahead.
By Frank Augstein / AP
Deadly earthquake exacerbates suffering of displaced Syrians
The deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey near the Syrian border has hit hard in areas that house millions of war-displaced Syrians.
By Depo Photos / AP