Ukraine: Tensions are increasing over the Ukraine situation as deposed President Viktor Yanukovych, who had been sought for arrest, has been given asylum in Russia. Also today, masked gunmen have taken over government offices in the Crimean region of Eastern …

Ukraine: President Viktor Yanukovych is reported to have had fled the capital a day after making a deal to end the country’s political violence. Where he went is unknown. Yanukovych left as the entryways to the capital were falling under …

Blocked Shot: Day 12. President Obama this morning rejected a House Republican offer to raise the debt ceiling and end the shutdown Thursday. Republican leaders were described as angry as they left a closed-door meeting. House members are heading home …