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Russians vote to allow Putin's rule to extend for 16 more years
MOSCOW — Russian voters approved changes to the constitution that will allow President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, but the weeklong plebiscite that concluded Wednesday was tarnished by...
Florida cities make masks mandatory in wake of coronavirus surge
Florida cities, including Orlando and Tampa, are now requiring residents to wear face masks in public – as the state grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases. The mandatory order...
Florida man allegedly punched police dog, attempted to incite riot
A Florida man was busted for punching a police dog while cops were trying to stop him from starting a riot, officials said.
Russian professor cries watching video of himself dumping lover's limbs into river
A Russian professor who beheaded his lover -- and then planned to commit suicide dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte -- cried in court Monday as he watched surveillance footage of himself...
Russian tour guide’s inspiring personal story becomes the tourist attraction
Vyacheslav Rasner’s tours mainly cover the detailed history of St. Petersburg's main avenue, Nevsky Prospekt -- but many tourists are mainly excited about his personal story.
Russian choir draws fire for satirical song about nuking US
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A choir in the Russian city of St. Petersburg has defended its decision to sing a satirical Soviet-era song about a nuclear attack on the United...
Several injured after explosion at St. Petersburg supermarket
MOSCOW — Russian news reports say at least four people have been injured by an explosion at a supermarket in St. Petersburg. Russian news agencies quoted St. Petersburg’s branch of...
The country's best beach is also a secret art haven
Clear blue waters and long stretches of sand have always been the appeal of St. Petersburg, Fla. But these days, visitors are just as likely to dive into the Tampa...
O.J. Simpson's children went on a real estate spending spree
O.J. Simpson’s children have gone on a real-estate spending spree over the past two years — and the families of murder victims Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman want to...
Boyfriend of O.J. Simpson’s daughter is running for office
If anybody’s ready for the cutthroat world of politics, it’s this guy. One candidate is bringing Hollywood-style drama to this year’s St. Petersburg, Fla., City Council election — he’s the...
Mayoral candidate tells audience members to ‘go back to Africa’
A forum about opportunities for youth in St. Petersburg, Fla., turned racial when long-shot mayoral candidate Paul Congemi lashed out at an opponent's supporters. The Uhuru Solidarity Movement has backed...
Putin critic dies of injuries after mysterious attack
A prominent Russian journalist – who was also a prominent critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin – died Wednesday from injuries sustained during a mysterious attack six weeks ago in...
Mom sacrifices herself to save daughter in Russian subway attack
A Russian mom sacrificed herself to save her daughter's life during the St. Petersburg train bomb attack, according to reports. Doll-maker Irina Medyantseva, 50, was traveling with her 29-year-old daughter,...
Trump offers 'full support' to Russia after subway attack
President Trump offered the "full support" of the US during a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring those behind the St. Petersburg bombing to justice. “President Trump...
Police hunt for suspects in deadly St. Petersburg subway bombing
A report that showed a surveillance image of a suspect wanted in connection to the deadly train bomb blast in St. Petersburg was withdrawn after the man came forward and...
Deadly 'terror' explosion rips apart Russian subway station
The death toll has reached 11 in a Russian subway bombing that officials are describing as a “terrorist attack,” officials said Monday. Another 45 people were wounded in the 2:45...
This irresistible Russian charmed a king — and paid for it with his life
One-hundred years after his murder by Russian nobles eager to end his sway over the tsar, a new book aims to unravel some of the complexities of the man long...
Teenage son kills his father to protect his mother
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Authorities say a ski-mask-wearing man who broke into his former girlfriend's house and threatened her with a gun was shot dead by their teenage son. The...
Checking in: Four Seasons Hotel in St. Petersburg
What In a city famous for its architecture, art and culture, Four Seasons spent almost eight years meticulously restoring the 19th-century Lobanov-Rostovsky Palace. Based on archival photos and adorned with...
A fan's guide to road tripping with the Yankees
New York is ready for baseball. Indeed, at long last, Opening Day is nearly upon us. Yet, in an almost cruel twist of fate, Yankees fans must endure an additional...