Russian authorities have spent an estimated $2 billion to shore up security in advance of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, which begin February 7. Thousands of security personnel are patrolling what is described as a “ring of steel†around the Black Sea resort to prevent any terrorist attack.
On a vote of 251-166, the U.S. House voted on and passed a $956.4 billion-a-year farm bill that contains a cut-back of $9 billion to the SNAP, or food stamp program over ten years.
North Korea's ambassador to China warned South Korea and the United States Wednesday against upcoming joint military drills on the peninsula.
The Lower 48 is in the grips of yet another cold snap as weather outlets forecast winter storms for many in the deep south.