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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West’s sanctions on Russia to “declaring war,” while a promised cease-fire in the besieged port city of Mariupol collapsed amid scenes of terror.
Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 10
Residents remain trapped in besieged cities. Here's what you need to know after day 10 of the war.
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Zelensky calls for no-fly zone and harsher sanctions on Russia in Zoom meeting with US lawmakers | CNN Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told US lawmakers Saturday that his country urgently needs more assistance from the US, including the establishment of a no-fly zone over Ukraine, as it fights against Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine crisis: The West fights back against Putin the disruptor
Several US presidents have failed to get the measure of him but now Europe has joined the fray things may change.
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Russian plane leaves U.S. with expelled ‘spies’
With airspace closed to Russian aircraft, Moscow sent a diplomatic jet to Dulles to grab officials kicked out of the U.S.
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Russia weighs risks of launching cyberattacks against the West
Although the United States is bracing for retaliatory Russian cyberattacks, experts in the field say the Kremlin is likely still weighing whether destructive action in cyberspace is worth the blowb…
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Live updates: Ukrainian paramedic remembered for bravery
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that China opposes any moves that “add fuel to the flames” in Ukraine.
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Senators slammed for endangering Zelensky by posting photos of meeting - Washington Examiner
Several members of Congress who participated in a Saturday video meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were criticized by those who said their decision to post pictures of the call to social media endangered Zelensky. "#TAKEITDOWN" trended on Twitter after two Republicans, Sens...
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Putin says Western sanctions are akin to declaration of war
President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Western sanctions on Russia were akin to a declaration of war and warned that any attempt to impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine would lead to catastrophic consequences for the world.
Lawmakers in both parties see limits on US help for Ukraine
The United States is confronting its own limitations as it works to support Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s bloody invasion, which is in its second week. The Biden administration h…
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March 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukrainian authorities have put plans to evacuate civilians from the Mariupol region on hold, citing Russian violations of an agreed pause in fire. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
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‘Putin Miscalculated’: Ukrainians Are Literally Lining Up to Fight Back
A young woman who came of age amid conflict and chose not to flee Kyiv for the latest crisis says her countrymen are tired of being afraid.
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Trucks, RVs and cars flock to Washington area to protest COVID restrictions
More than a thousand large trucks, recreational vehicles and cars are gathering on the outskirts of Washington as part of a protest against COVID-19 restrictions that threatens to roll on the U.S. capital in the coming days.
Zelenskyy's 'desperate' plea to Congress: Send more planes
Ukraine’s president has made a “desperate” plea to American lawmakers to help get more warplanes to his military and cut off Russian oil imports.
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Blinken meets with congressional delegation in Europe amid Russian war with Ukraine
A bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Poland this weekend where they met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and were given a firsthand look at the crisis unfolding in Europe as Ukrainians flee from their country.
Ukraine pauses civilian evacuations, says Russia broke cease-fire
Ukraine is pausing civilian evacuations in the southeastern city of Mariupol, with Ukrainian officials saying that Russia violated a cease-fire agreement it had announced for both Mariupol and the …
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John Bolton: Putin was ‘waiting’ for possible US withdrawal from NATO
Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Friday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin was “waiting” for a possible United States withdrawal from NATO, claiming former Presid…
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Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a “desperate plea” for more planes.
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Ukraine invasion: Anti-war protests held across Europe
Thousands gathered in cities across Europe to demonstrate against Russia's attack on Ukraine.
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Democrats’ problem with Hispanic voters isn’t going away as GOP gains seem to be solidifying | CNN Politics
The Democratic Party’s early 2000s dream of an emerging majority based on a diversifying electorate has run into reality. Democrats lost the 2016 presidential election, and they barely won in 2020. Part of their problem was declining support among White voters.
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More than 3,000 in US apply to join Ukrainian forces: Report - Washington Examiner
Thousands of U.S. nationals have signed up to join the Ukrainian military as the country attempts to fight off the Russian incursion, reports say.Ukraine has received more than 3,000 applications from people in the United States who want to fight, several of whom are military veterans, a defense...
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Analysis: Is Russia repeating mistakes of past wars in Ukraine?
Putin may have anticipated a repeat of Russia’s seizure of Crimea, but what we have seen is more similar to Chechnya.
Top US diplomat huddles with Ukrainian foreign minister on border - Washington Examiner
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba rendezvoused at a Ukrainian town on the Polish border Saturday.The conference took place as Ukrainian officials pleaded for new anti-aircraft defenses to fend off Russian airstrikes amid soaring civilian death tolls...
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Putin warns Ukraine might lose statehood
Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting on Saturday warned that Ukraine might lose its statehood “if they continue doing what they are doing,” The New York Times reported.“The current leaders…
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Ukraine-Russia cease-fire talks to resume Monday; Israel PM returns from meeting Putin: Saturday recap
Evacuations were halted Saturday after reports Russia broke a cease-fire agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin compares sanctions to act of war.
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Rep. Salazar sends message to Elon Musk: Help me with Cuba
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., is making a personal appeal to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to bring satellite internet technology to Cuba, much like he did in Ukraine.
Russian invasion reorders West's calculations on cost of war
Not long after winding down 20 years of war, President Joe Biden now finds the United States entrenched in a conflict in Ukraine.
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War in Ukraine: Thousands march in Kherson against occupiers
The Black Sea port is Ukraine's only big city to have been captured by Russia in the war so far.
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Pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade as country treads ever finer line between East and West
Thousands of Serbs waving Russian flags and carrying pictures of President Vladimir Putin marched through Belgrade to the Russian embassy on Friday, in a rare show of public support for Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.
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U.K. crackdown on Russian oligarchs may spell the end for ‘Londongrad’
Wealthy elites are being forced “to choose between their wealth, their luxury, their future and supporting Vladimir Putin,” one expert said.
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Former congressman defeated by AOC to produce Broadway play with ex-convict - Washington Examiner
The lights may be out on a once-powerful congressman's political career, but the curtains are rising on his theatrical ambitions. Former Democratic New York Rep. Joe Crowley, who was defeated by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his district's 2018 Democratic primary, will be producing a Broadway...
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Latest Ukraine updates: Russian strikes destroy Vinnytsia airport
Ukraine-Russia news from March 6: Missile strikes have destroyed the international airport in Vinnytsia.
‘Scared to stay’: Why some rushed to leave Russia after war
Martial law rumours, coupled with frustration over country’s economy and growing isolation, cited as reasons.
Scoop: Biden officlals pressured some Senate Democrats not to sign on to Russia oil ban legislation
Biden administration officials pressured some Democratic senators not to support bipartisan legislation by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that would ban oil and gas imports from Russia, Senate Democratic aides told Axios.Stay on top of the latest market trends and...
Top EU official invites China to mediate between Russia and Ukraine - Washington Examiner
China “must” intervene to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, given the inability of the United States and European allies to stop the fighting, according to a senior European Union official.“There is no alternative,” European Union High Representative Josep Borrell, a former Spanish politician...
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Blinken hears harrowing tales from refugees fleeing Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stepped briefly from Poland and into Ukraine on Saturday for a meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister.
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Russia-Ukraine war: US must implement 'deterrent strategy' to push back against Putin, expert says
America and other European nations must take action to push back against Russian President Vladimir Putin's tactics, former intelligence officer for Russia warns.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia after invasion
Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia. It's the latest blow to Russia's financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 10, Russian shelling batters encircled towns
In war-torn areas of Ukraine, residents fled on footpaths and grief-stricken parents mourned dead children as Russian troops continued to shell encircled cities.
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Zelensky says Ukraine receiving more SpaceX internet stations for ‘destroyed cities’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will be receiving more Starlink satellite internet stations for “destroyed cities” after he spoke with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.“Talked to …
thehill.comBiden struggles to improve Americans' views of the economy
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden flew to snow-covered Wisconsin this week to highlight the jobs to be created by his infrastructure law. He heralded a new government rule promoting American manufacturing. He touted the economy in his State of the Union address. He even highlighted a $50 million...
Ukraine President Zelenskyy requests more lethal aid during virtual meeting with US senators
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to U.S. senators virtually as Congress weighs additional aid requests to help the country fight off a brutal Russian invasion.
Macron gets French poll boost after Ukraine crisis interventions
French President Emmanuel Macron's lead over rival candidates ahead of next month's election has grown in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a poll published on Saturday by Le Monde newspaper.
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Businesses worldwide are cutting off Russian trade
“The private sector is doing what the U.S. and E.U. were more reticent to do: Punish Russia’s oil and gas sector directly,” one expert told NBC News.
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Blinken tells China 'world is watching' response to Russia-Ukraine war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told China Foreign Minister Wang Yi Saturday that the “world is watching” how his and other nations respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Aeroflot halting all foreign flights, minus Belarus, from March 8
Move comes after aviation agency cites high risk of foreign-leased planes being impounded as part of Western sanctions.
Daughters of Russian oligarchs blast invasion of Ukraine - Washington Examiner
The daughters of Russian oligarchs have spoken out against the full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sofia Abramovich, Elizaveta Peskova, and Maria Yumasheva took to Instagram to share their stances on the war in Ukraine and call for an end to the violence...
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Pence condemns Republican Putin ‘apologists’ in speech to RNC donors | CNN Politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday condemned Republican “apologists” who have used positive language to describe Russian President Vladimir Putin amid his invasion of Ukraine, according to a source who was in the room as Pence spoke to top GOP donors.
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No. 2 Senate Democrat backs bill banning Russian oil imports
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced Saturday he would be backing a bill banning Russian oil imports. The senator said he would co-sponsor the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act aft…
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White House weighs 3-way deal to get fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland wants to donate its old MiGs to Ukraine. But there’s a catch — it needs U.S. jets.
www.politico.comCongress nears passing antilynching bill after more than a century of failed attempts
Congress is getting close to finally passing anti-lynching legislation after decades of pleas from advocates — and centuries of racial terror in the American South and Southwest.The big picture: The House last week passed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022, a bill to designate lynching as...
Jan. 6 committee makes the case that Trump was involved in 'criminal' activity
The argument came in a court filing, but it may have been intended to persuade Attorney General Garland.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 5)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy, Biden speak following Putin’s escalation of tensions; Visa and Mastercard suspend operations in Russia
Putin’s latest rhetorical escalation of tensions came after an effort to evacuate civilians from Mariupol was suspended when Ukraine said Russian forces violated a temporary cease-fire.
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National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne departing this month, Adrienne Watson to replace her | CNN Politics
Emily Horne, the spokesperson for the National Security Council, will depart her position on March 25, a White House official said, and will be replaced at that time by Adrienne Watson, a longtime Democratic press operative who joined the NSC as a deputy spokesperson late last year.
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5 things to know today about the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has hit day ten, with an agreement being broken and new threats emerging in the ongoing conflict. Here are five things you need to know about Saturday…
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‘There’s Poland, now walk’: Arab students’ ordeal out of Ukraine
Moroccan students recount experience of discrimination at hands of Ukrainian soldiers, citizens as they fled the war.
War in Ukraine: Russian invasion fuels Finnish support for Nato
President Putin's devastating attack on Ukraine leaves countries in the region worried about their future.
www.bbc.co.ukSix red states move toward major abortion restrictions, led by Florida - Washington Examiner
Six red states have advanced bills to limit access to abortion, with Florida’s proposed 15-week ban the closest to passage.Republican-majority states have been emboldened by signals that the Supreme Court will issue a ruling in June that essentially overturns the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which...
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee demands Russia release Brittney Griner: 'No right'
Texas Democrat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is demanding the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner who was detained by authorities in Russia for allegedly possessing a vape with cannabis oil.
Russian invasion reorders West's calculations on cost of war
Not long after winding down 20 years of war, President Joe Biden now finds the United States entrenched in a conflict in Ukraine.
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State Department warns Americans not to travel to Russia
The State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Russia as its invasion of Ukraine continues and tensions increase between Western allies and Moscow.The level 4 “Do Not Travel&…
thehill.comMarch 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukrainian authorities have put plans to evacuate civilians from the Mariupol region on hold, citing Russian violations of an agreed pause in fire. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
www.cnn.comUndocumented immigrants are frustrated with Biden on reforms as Build Back Better stalls
Despite President Biden’s brief renewed pledge in his first State of the Union address to push for a “pathway to citizenship” for Dreamers, farmworkers and essential workers, the prospect for immigration reform seems more remote than ever.
ICE suspends deportation flights to more countries amid Russia-Ukraine war: report
ICE suspended deportation flights to Ukraine, and is reported to have suspended flights to other nearby countries.
‘How fast could you sell this?’ Russian elites scramble to move, sell assets to get ahead of international crackdown | CNN Politics
The impact of coordinated sanctions on Russia has sent shockwaves through the Russian elite as oligarchs, some targeted and others taking steps in anticipation of what could come, look to move yachts, shed assets and adapt to a wave of sanctions that have come swifter than usual, and are more...
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Sweden plans to up defence budget to 2% of GDP as Russia threat looms
Sweden's government said on Thursday it planned to boost annual spending on defence to 2% of gross domestic product in response to a deteriorating security situation in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
New Jersey drivers may have to learn to pump their own gas
New Jersey is the only state that requires fuel station employees to operate the pumps and prohibits consumers from doing so. Now the industry is pushing to repeal the law amid worker shortages and spiking oil prices.
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Russia invades Ukraine live updates: Zelenskyy asks the U.S. to block Russian products like oil and gas
More than 280 U.S. lawmakers joined a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which he asked for a ban on buying Russian goods as well as more defense aid. A cease-fire to provide safe evacuation routes fell apart hours after it was issued.
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Republicans court growing conservative voter bloc: Colombian Americans
Republicans see a "synergy" between the Latino group's mobilization against Colombia's leftist presidential candidate and November's midterms.
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Evacuations halted as Ukraine accuses Russia of continued shelling
Heavy fighting has raged for days in the strategic port city of Mariupol.
www.cbsnews.comSiege of Mariupol: Fresh Russian attacks throw evacuation into chaos
Mass evacuation postponed because of continued Russian shelling.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 162nd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Rick Scott on putting US troops in Ukraine: ‘I don’t think you should ever take it off the table’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said in an interview on “Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren” that will air on Sunday that putting U.S. troops in Ukraine shouldn’t be completely off the tab…
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Strained US-India relations under pressure over Russia
The Biden administration is walking a tightrope in its relationship with India over New Delhi’s refusal to join the U.S. in its campaign to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin.Administration o…
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Calls to boycott Coca-Cola grow after company refuses to pull out of Russia - Washington Examiner
Calls to boycott Coca-Cola products reached a fever pitch Friday afternoon as the beverage company reportedly signaled it would continue doing business in Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine. Three Ukrainian supermarket chains announced they would remove Coca-Cola products from their shelves...
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Britain urges its nationals to consider leaving Russia
Britain urged its nationals on Saturday to consider leaving Russia after Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine.
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New restrictions causing roadblocks for voters with disabilities
Disability advocates say restrictive voting legislation can have adverse effects on people with disabilities and their caretakers.
Whitmer plot underlines growing abuse of women officials
Four men are going to trial for an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The allegations reflect an increasing level of anger and violence in U.S. politics that disproportionately targets female elected officials, particularly women of color.
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Climate experts: Much of Northwest remains drought-stricken
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Climate experts from Oregon, Washington and Idaho say most of the Northwest remains locked in drought and that the region is unlikely to get enough rainfall to end drought conditions.
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Fact check: Phony images masquerading as CNN coverage go viral amid war in Ukraine | CNN Politics
As CNN works to debunk misinformation about the war in Ukraine, some social media accounts are working to spread misinformation about CNN’s own coverage of the war.
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Putin warns against creating no-fly zone over Ukraine
He said Russia would view "any move in this direction" as an intervention that "will pose a threat to our service members."
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Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein caught smuggling Milk Duds in jail
The candy was found during a search on Nov. 10, after Weinstein had a face-to-face meeting with Shawn Burkley, one of his attorneys.
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Republicans troubled by ongoing talks to revive Iran nuclear deal: 'Russia should not be at any table'
Republicans are raising alarms about a possible breakthrough to restart the Iran nuclear deal, amid reports that the U.S. and Iran are coming close to restoring the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Inditex, which owns Zara and several other major brands, will close all of its 502 stores in Russia.
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Biden, in call with Zelenskiy, welcomes Visa, Mastercard decisions on Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden, in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, welcomed decisions by Visa and Mastercard to suspend their operations in Russia, the White House said on Saturday.
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7 dead, 4 injured in wake of Iowa tornado; search for survivors to resume in morning
The National Weather Service said images from the damage suggest it was at least a EF3 tornado, with minimum-force winds at 158 mph.
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People around the world are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine. They don’t plan to check in | CNN
Airbnb hosts in Ukraine are getting flooded with bookings from people all over the world who have no intention of ever checking in. It’s part of a social media campaign to ensure money gets to Ukrainians by booking, but not staying in, local Airbnbs.
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Dogs pack Anchorage for ceremonial start of Iditarod's 50th running
The nearly 1,000-mile race for mushers and their dogs starts Sunday, and the winner is expected to reach the finish in Nome, Alaska, about nine days later.
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Zelensky calls for fighter planes in Zoom call with Congress
Over 280 lawmakers joined the Zoom call, where Zelensky made an impassioned plea for planes and an embargo on Russian oil.
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Ukraine president says he spoke to Biden, discussed security, financial support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to U.S. President Joe Biden and discussed security, financial support for Ukraine and the continuation of sanctions against Russia.
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GOP Sen. Rick Scott signals he is willing to consider voting for Jackson
Republican Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) signaled he is willing to consider voting for President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, in an interview airing Sunday on “Full Cou…
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Italy seizes $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing Putin
European governments are moving against Russian oligarchs to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back down on his war in Ukraine, seizing superyachts and other luxury properties from billionaires on sanctions lists
In the country's 'homeless capital', doubts grow over whether population will ever be housed
Tent camps continue to grow in cities large and small, while those in charge of finding solutions say the lack of an overall strategy and the rising housing costs are to blame.
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Refugees fleeing Ukraine grab documents, pets, some photos
Life or death choices leave little time for sentiment. War refugees fleeing Russian ordnance grabbed only the essentials for their journeys to safety: key documents, a beloved pet, often not even a change of clothes.
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Family of Andrew Joseph III calls for end of qualified immunity
Family of slain Black teen Andrew Joseph III calls to end qualified immunity.
Canada tells citizens to leave Russia due to unpredictable security situation
Canada told its citizens on Saturday to leave Russia "while commercial means are still available," saying security conditions were unpredictable and could deteriorate without notice.
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Two GOP senators share photos of Zelenskyy during call after lawmakers asked not to by Ukraine
Senators and House members on a call with the Ukrainian president were asked to not tweet or post pictures of the call while it was in progress, multiple aides told NBC News.
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Ukraine conflict: Ukraine and Man City's Oleksandr Zinchenko on Russian invasion
Oleksandr Zinchenko thanks the world for standing with Ukraine in an emotional interview with BBC Sport.
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Hawley pledges to support Ukraine's Zelenskyy: 'Indefensible' the US is importing Russia's 'blood oil'
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pledging support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the country's fight against Russia, beginning with an immediate ban on Russian oil and gas.
Stoli vodka announces rebrand | CNN Business
The maker of Stolichnaya vodka announced a major rebrand Friday, in direct response to its founder’s “vehement position” against the Putin regime and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Israeli PM meets Putin in Moscow, then speaks with Zelenskiy by phone
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine and later spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Bennett's spokesperson said.
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CNN’s Clarissa Ward stops reporting to help elderly in Ukraine
CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward paused on-air during her reporting Saturday to help elderly residents in Ukraine, even helping carry their belongings for a few moments.&nbs…
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Afghans resettling in US struggle to find affordable housing
Afghan refugees who fled their country following the Taliban takeover six months ago are struggling to find affordable housing in the high-cost U.S. cities where they’ve chosen to settle.
apnews.comAP PHOTOS: Day 10, Russian shelling batters encircled towns
In war-torn areas of Ukraine, residents fled on footpaths and grief-stricken parents mourned dead children as Russian troops continued to shell encircled cities.
apnews.comU.S. can only expel migrant families to regions without risk of persecution, court rules
A federal appeals court panel ruled unanimously Friday that the Biden administration can continue expelling migrant families "for now" under the Trump-era Title 42 public health policy but only to countries where they don't risk persecution or torture.Why it matters: The ruling will offer more...
How AI-powered tech landed man in jail with scant evidence
Michael Williams, a 65-year-old grandfather from Chicago, sat behind bars for nearly a year accused of murder
Mariupol Diary: Scenes of despair, resolve in Ukraine city
In the first week of war in Ukraine, the country's southern port city of Mariupol saw shelling, the heartbreaking deaths of children, and the hope of new births.
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Brittney Griner: WNBA club Phoenix Mercury concerned for player detained in Russia
WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.
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Russia demands that Baltic countries protect its embassies
Moscow demanded on Saturday that authorities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania take measures to protect Russia's embassies after a Russian diplomat was attacked in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, the Russian RIA news agency said.
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Truck drivers push for infrastructure dollars to expand parking capacity
Inadequate truck parking has contributed to a shortage of drivers, an ongoing issue that has exacerbated global supply chain issues, experts say.
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Doing 30 to 60 minutes of one exercise weekly could help you live longer, study says | CNN
Doing 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercises weekly is linked with a 10 to 20% lower risk of early death and diseases including heart disease, lung cancer and diabetes, a new study has found.
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From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower
Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv.
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Fire forces evacuation of 100s of homes in Florida Panhandle
Residents of hundreds of homes in the Florida Panhandle have been evacuated as a wildfire destroyed two houses and damaged 12 others, in an area that has spent the past three years recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Michael
F1 team Haas terminates Russian driver Mazepin's contract
Russian driver Nikita Mazepin has been dropped by Haas F1 despite the FIA ruling he could compete under a neutral flag
Russia-Ukraine talks to resume Monday, Kyiv says; Moscow less definitive
Russia and Ukraine will hold a third round of talks on Monday about ending hostilities, Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said in a Facebook post on Saturday, without providing further details.
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Walker taking no sides in Georgia's GOP contest for governor
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker of Georgia says he's not taking sides in the state's GOP primary campaign for governor.
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Florida Governor DeSantis defends controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill
Florida's House has approved the bill, and it will appear before the Senate for a vote on Monday. \\
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WNBA's Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
apnews.comTeacher accused of slapping student charged with battery
A northern Indiana teacher accused of striking a student across the face has been charged with battery causing moderate injury
Rival UNC upsets No. 4 Duke in Coach K's Cameron farewell
North Carolina spoiled retiring Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski’s emotional home finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium, upsetting fourth-ranked rival Duke 94-81.
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‘Good Times’ actor Johnny Brown dies at 84
The actor, also known for his work as a regular performer in the comedy sketch TV show “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” passed away on Wednesday, according to his daughter.
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Why the Rangeley area could remain an oasis for cold water fish as their habitat warms
While human-caused climate change is warming up the water in the Rangeley lakes region, new modeling suggests that area could remain one of the last, best places for brook trout and other cold water fish, and that could have lasting implications for the rest of us.
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No, you don't need to worry about joro spiders. They may even be helpful in some ways
The palm-sized spider, which has been largely confined to the Southeastern states for nearly a decade, could soon colonize regions with colder climates to the north. But they're harmless to humans.
www.npr.orgZelenskyy, Biden speak following Putin’s escalation of tensions; Visa and Mastercard suspend operations in Russia
Putin’s latest rhetorical escalation of tensions came after an effort to evacuate civilians from Mariupol was suspended when Ukraine said Russian forces violated a temporary cease-fire.
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Pence draws contrasts with Trump on Putin, 2020 election in speech to GOP donors
Former Vice President Mike Pence told GOP donors Friday that the party “cannot win by fighting yesterday’s battles."
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Federal appeals court limits Biden administration’s use of Trump-era border policy | CNN Politics
The United States can continue to swiftly remove migrant families under an emergency pandemic rule, but “only to places where they will not be persecuted or tortured,” a federal appeals court ruled Friday, marking a narrow victory for the Biden administration.
www.cnn.comLive updates: Ukrainian paramedic remembered for bravery
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that China opposes any moves that “add fuel to the flames” in Ukraine.
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US senators to meet virtually with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The United States Senate has been invited to participate in a virtual meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, Fox News has confirmed.
Bloomberg, CNN, BBC halt operations in Russia
Bloomberg, CNN and the BBC on Friday announced that they would be halting operations in Russia after legislation that makes independent reporting in the country a crime was signed by Russ…
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US B-52 bombers fly over NATO territory neighboring Ukraine - Washington Examiner
U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bombers flew Friday over NATO territory close to Ukraine, where Russian forces are waging a full-scale invasion.The aircraft that flew over Romania, a NATO member bordering Ukraine, were not engaged in combat operations — even if they do serve as a show of force in the...
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Official: 840 children wounded in Russia-Ukraine conflict
A Ukrainian official announced Friday that 840 children were wounded as a result of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s national security council, …
thehill.comUkraine-Russia cease-fire talks to resume Monday; Israel PM returns from meeting Putin: Saturday recap
Evacuations were halted Saturday after reports Russia broke a cease-fire agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin compares sanctions to act of war.
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Trump's praise of Putin, 'America First' view tested by war
From the earliest days of his first presidential campaign, Donald Trump aggressively dismantled pillars of Republican foreign policy.
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War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone
Zelensky said Nato has given Russia "a green light" to continue bombing Ukrainian towns and cities.
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Florida Senate passes GOP bill that would create police force for election crimes
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis cited unspecified allegations of voter fraud when he proposed the special unit last year.
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2024 Republicans eager to be seen as tough on Russia
Republicans eyeing White House runs in 2024 are increasingly taking hard-line stances on Russia, underscoring the political importance the war in Ukraine has for those with presidential ambitions.E…
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WATCH: ‘Fate of the planet’ decided at captured Ukrainian nuclear plant - Washington Examiner
Video released by Ukraine shows an "extraordinary exchange" that took place in the control room of Ukraine's massive Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in the moments before it fell into the hands of Russian military forces.The footage from Enerhodar was reported Friday by Sam Kiley, CNN's senior...
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The Russian ‘splinternet’ is here
Russia’s internet is increasingly cut off from the rest of the world as Facebook and Twitter face restrictions and U.S. tech companies leave the country.
www.politico.comRoger Stone raged at ‘disgrace’ Trump over failure to overturn election – report
Washington Post report, based on unseen film footage, also says Stone, 69, said Jared Kushner ‘needs to have a beating’ Roger Stone in December 2019. Donald Trump commuted a three-year sentence handed to Stone for obstructing Congress during the Russia investigation. Photograph: Sam Corum/EPA...
NATO rejects no-fly zone; Ukraine slams ‘greenlight for bombs’
Ukraine says NATO decision allows further Russian bombing of its cities and villages.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers rousing speech; Former VP Mike Pence warns GOP: March 4 recap
Mike Pence told Republicans that there is no room for "Putin apologists." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a rousing speech on video.
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Iran to answer UN nuclear questions as deal talks near end
Tehran and the United Nations' nuclear agency say that Iran has agreed to supply answers long sought by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog as talks in Vienna over its tattered atomic deal with world powers appear to be coming to an end.
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Lukoil's U.S. gas stations face backlash as Russian oil giant calls for peace in Ukraine
New Jersey officials vote to suspend licenses of local Lukoil gas stations amid consumer protests.
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Latest Ukraine updates: Moscow resumes offensive on Mariupol
Ukraine-Russia news from March 5: Ceasefire fails in the key city, allegations of violations by both Russia and Ukraine.
Images of Russian army struggles show a 'rush to failure' in Ukraine, experts say
“The early stages of the campaign were reminiscent of the Russian army of almost 30 years ago,” one expert said, with units lacking clear direction and "dying horribly as a result.”
www.nbcnews.comCourts give conflicting orders on asylum limits at border
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld sweeping asylum restrictions to prevent spread of COVID-19 but restored protections to keep migrant families from being expelled to their home countries without a chance to plead their cases. Almost simultaneously, a federal judge in another case ruled...
WATCH: Joe Scarborough roasts Putin sanction naysayers - Washington Examiner
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough ridiculed anyone in the Biden administration who views punishing sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime in response to his war on Ukraine as being too harsh. Scarborough, a former Republican congressman who now co-hosts Morning Joe, said...
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Debate over Ukraine no-fly zone heats up
A growing number of U.S. lawmakers and officials in Ukraine are pleading for the Biden administration and its allies to establish a no-fly zone over Ukrainian airspace to help ward off Russian atta…
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Vladimir Putin may declare martial law in Russia. Here's what it would mean for Russians.
As the invasion of Ukraine grinds on and unrest grows in Russia, Putin may declare martial law to crack down on opposition to the incursion.
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‘Putin Miscalculated’: Ukrainians Are Literally Lining Up to Fight Back
A young woman who came of age amid conflict and chose not to flee Kyiv for the latest crisis says her countrymen are tired of being afraid.
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Attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarm
Russian strike sparks global alarm it could dwarf the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl in 1986.
Trump lashes out at Barr: ‘He was weak, ineffective’
Former President Trump lashed out at his former Attorney General Bill Barr on Friday, calling him “weak” and “ineffective” and accusing Barr of failing to do more to tackle Trump’s baseless claims …
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Wallet with $4,000 lost in Times Square returned to owner - Washington Examiner
Finders aren't always keepers. A man in New York City was on his way to work Wednesday when he realized he had lost his wallet somewhere in Times Square, according to NBC New York. Eduardo Martinez, the owner of the wallet, said it contained $4,000 in cash. Martinez returned to the area to look for
www.washingtonexaminer.comPutin says Ukraine's future in doubt as cease-fires collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and pinned the blame on that country's leaders.
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Former AG Barr on Black Lives Matter, racial justice protests and Trump bible photo op
Former Attorney General William Barr says he felt embarrassed joining former President Trump in walking to St. John's Church after police cleared protesters in Lafayette Square Park. Lester Holt presses Barr on his views on the Black Lives Matter movement, what Barr calls the "big lie" and...
www.nbcnews.comUkraine humanitarian ceasefire with Russia not holding: LIVE UPDATES
Ukraine's president addressed crowds from Paris to Tbilisi, as well as Frankfurt, Prague, Bratislava, Vienna and Vilnius as Russia's invasion continued
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Russian attack rekindles nuclear anxieties
Russia’s seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility in Ukraine — the largest nuclear power plant in Europe — sparked new fears Friday about targeting nuclear infrastructure following past e…
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Wisconsin election officials pushed back Friday against a Republican-hired investigator's review of the 2020 election, branding his findings as inaccurate and insisting the contest was conducted fairly and accurately. Republicans have refused to accept that President Joe Biden defeated Donald...
U.S. debates how to aid possible Zelenskyy government in exile
If Kyiv falls to Russia, lawmakers want to ensure the U.S. has a strategy for assisting a pro-democracy government as they prepare to deliver billions of dollars in emergency aid.
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Local churches shun Vatican's moderate stance on Russia
The head of the Polish bishops’ conference has done what Pope Francis has avoided doing by publicly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Evacuations halted as Ukraine accuses Russia of continued shelling
Heavy fighting has raged for days in the strategic port city of Mariupol.
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S&P Dow Jones will remove all Russia stocks from its indices
The index giant also said it is stripping Russia of its "emerging market" designation given the "deterioration" in its markets.
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Texas judge rules Biden administration can’t exempt migrant children from Trump-era order
A Texas judge on Friday ruled that the Biden administration cannot exempt unaccompanied migrant children from a Trump-era order, a decision that could lead U.S. Border Patrol to turn children away.…
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Twitter bans over 100 accounts that pushed #IStandWithPutin
Tech companies continue to take action on Russia-linked manipulation, but little of the Kremlin’s messaging is breaking through in the West.
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Rebels attack army base in central Mali, killing 27 soldiers
The government says at least 27 soldiers have been killed following a complex attack at an army base in Mondoro.
Minnesota governor orders state agencies to cut ties with Russian entities - Washington Examiner
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to terminate all contracts with Russian entities. In a press release, Walz said the purpose of the order is "to condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine and support the people of Ukraine." US B-52 BOMBERS FLY...
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Capitol rioter from Idaho gets 4 years for attacking police with pipe
The judge gave Duke Edward Wilson, 68, the maximum allowed under sentencing guidelines, saying a message had to be sent.
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Blinken says 'no strategic interest' in Russia energy sanctions, resists calls for oil import ban
Blinken argued that sanctions would drive up the cost of oil and provide Russia more short-term benefit.
Live coverage: Russian attack on nuclear plant draws condemnations
Russian forces seized a Ukrainian nuclear power plant early Friday as the conflict enters its second week and troops close in on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.Follow The Hill’s live coverage …
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Elon Musk calls for increase in US oil, gas production to combat Russia despite negative effect on Tesla
Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk called on the United States to increase its domestic oil output in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while also acknowledging that his electric car company would be negatively affected by that move.
Giuliani’s cooperation with January 6 committee in jeopardy, lawyer says | CNN Politics
An attorney for Rudy Giuliani said on Thursday he’s concerned the House select committee investigating January 6 won’t respect his client’s privilege claims after the panel asked a judge to waive attorney-client privilege in the case of another Trump lawyer.
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Stocks tumble as war overshadows 'fantastic' US jobs data
Stocks around the world tumbled Friday, after even a gangbusters report on the U.S. jobs market wasn't enough to pull Wall Street’s focus off its worries about the war in Ukraine.
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China cuts economic growth goal as it tries to reverse slump
China has cut its annual economic growth target to its lowest level in decades as Beijing tries to reverse a slump at a time when Russia’s war on Ukraine is pushing up oil prices and roiling the global economy.
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Ukrainian drone enthusiasts sign up to repel Russian forces
In better times, Ukrainian drone enthusiasts flew their gadgets into the sky to photograph weddings, fertilize soybean fields or race other drones for fun.
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The Constitution is ‘kind of trash,’ reporter says - Washington Examiner
The Constitution, which was written by "slavers and colonists," is "kind of trash," according to one reporter. Elie Mystal, author and justice correspondent for the Nation, criticized the Constitution when asked whether the purpose of his new book, Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the...
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Russian news network staff walks off set to end broadcast amid crackdown on media
As Russia continues to crack down on independent media outlets within its borders, one television news channel ended its broadcast by showing staffers walking off a set Thursday in an act of protest.
Senate invited to speak with Zelensky Saturday
Senators have been invited to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via Zoom on Saturday, a Senate aide confirmed to The Hill. The meeting, which would take place on Satu…
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IS claims Pakistan bombing that kills 56 at Shiite mosque
The Islamic State has claimed the deadly suicide bombing that struck a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, killing at least 56 worshippers and wounding 194 people, many of them critically.
apnews.comMarch 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukrainian authorities have put plans to evacuate civilians from the Mariupol region on hold, citing Russian violations of an agreed pause in fire. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
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Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.
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Embittered Roger Stone mused about supporting Trump’s impeachment: Documentary - Washington Examiner
Longtime GOP operative Roger Stone said he had a few stones to cast at former President Donald Trump in the fallout after the 2020 election. An unreleased documentary reported by the Washington Post on Friday shows a furious Stone privately fuming that Trump was the "greatest single mistake in...
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West says Russia attacked nuke plant, Russia blames Ukraine
The United States and its allies are accusing Russia of attacking Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant and putting the lives of millions of Europeans at risk of radiation fallout
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Putin critic who left Russia flees Kyiv as "double refugee"
A Russian citizen who years ago left her home country in opposition to Vladimir Putin’s government has been forced to flee again — this time from her adopted home of Kyiv — as Putin’s armed forces assault Ukraine.
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Pence in upcoming speech: 'There is no room in the party for apologists to Putin'
Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to deliver a speech Friday night that will call out Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as those who have suggested that NATO’s expansion played a role in his invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine-born Oksana Masters wins first U.S. gold of Beijing Paralympics
Masters, a biathlete and cross-country skier, won the women’s biathlon sitting sprint, her fifth career Paralympic gold.
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EXPLAINER: Putin's Balkan narrative argument for Ukraine war
Well before Russian tanks and troops rolled into Ukraine, Vladimir Putin was using the bloody breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s to ostensibly offer justification for the invasion of a sovereign European country.
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A team of reporters with the British publication and broadcast service Sky News came under fire from Russian soldiers in Ukraine on Monday, with at least one journalist wounded in the attack.In an …
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Ukraine war: The TikToker spreading viral videos
A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there.
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Pence tells GOP donors the party has "no room in this party for apologists for Putin," drawing contrast with Trump
Trump recently called the Russian president "smart" and "savvy."
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Cherokee Nation’s path to seating congressional delegate
The right to a delegate has no expiration date, and is confirmed in three separate Cherokee treaties, including the Treaty of New Echota, which is also our removal treaty. Seating our Delegate woul…
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Zelenskyy appeals to crowds via video at pro-Ukraine rallies across Europe: 'Please don't be silent'
Packed squares and boulevards across Europe sounded like soccer stadiums Friday as crowds from Paris to Tbilisi, Georgia, cheered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the public gatherings via video.
Terminally ill children flee war-torn Kharkiv on makeshift medical train | CNN
The medical team is not entirely sure what to expect as the train creaks to a stop in the darkness near the Ukraine-Polish border, just inside Ukraine. A bus’ headlights inch forward. Eugenia Szuszkiewicz can feel the anxiety balling up in her stomach.
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Ukraine digital army brews cyberattacks, intel and infowar
The hundreds-strong Ukrainian volunteer “hacker” corps that formed in a fury to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile in extension of testing
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, according to its neighbors’ militaries, extending its streak of weapons tests amid a prolonged freeze in nuclear negotiations with the United States.
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China to raise defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billion
China is raising its defense spending in 2022 by 7.1% to $229 billion, up from a 6.8% increase the year before.
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Defense official: US concerned over Russia’s ‘intensions’ after seizing nuclear plant
The U.S. is “deeply concerned” over Russia’s near-term “intensions” after the Kremlin claimed they had taken control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overni…
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New Air Force One delivery could be 17 months behind schedule
The new generation of the president's plane, Air Force One, was originally to be delivered by December 2024.
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Congress can talk a lot about Ukraine, but its power to act is limited
Congress is trying to do something about Ukraine. Only, it can’t do much.
Florida mother pleads guilty to murder of daughter, 5, who she reported missing
Brianna Williams reported her 5-year-old daughter Taylor missing in 2019,and then stopped cooperating. The child’s body was later found in Alabama.
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Gas prices surge overnight – biggest jump since Hurricane Katrina | CNN Business
US gas prices are surging at pace drivers haven’t seen since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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Catholic bishop in Argentina convicted of sex abuse
A powerful bishop in Argentina was convicted on Friday of sexually abusing two young men who were studying to become priests, Reuters reported.Gustavo Zanchetta, the former bishop of Oran in A…
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AP PHOTOS: Day 9, more Ukrainians flee as Russia presses on
A Ukrainian father said goodbye to his daughter. Women and children boarded buses and trains. At a border crossing in Poland, people gathered to listen to an Italian pianist.
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Ukrainian authorities have put plans to evacuate civilians from the Mariupol region on hold, citing Russian violations of an agreed pause in fire. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
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Week in pictures: 26 February - 4 March 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Arrest of longtime Canadian fugitive stuns Puerto Rico
Last week, phones across Puerto Rico began to ring as members of a private WhatsApp group dedicated to helping others in the U.S. territory stared at their screens in disbelief.
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As Ukrainians flee, 'we even feel a bit guilty we are OK'
As exhausted refugees stream out of Ukraine, many are grappling with the pain of leaving everything behind.
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Russian and Belarusian gymnasts and officials banned from competitions starting Monday | CNN
Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will be banned indefinitely from competitions, the International Gymnastics Federation announced Friday.
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Macron to run again: key moments in his 5-year term
French President Emmanuel Macron has formally announced that he will seek a second term in April’s presidential election.
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U.S. can't exempt migrant children from border deportation policy, judge rules
It's unclear if the administration will start to expel unaccompanied minors in light of Friday's court order.
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Ukrainian woman forced to cancel wedding and leave fiancé behind amid Russian invasion
Ukrainian woman cancels wedding as Russia invades
Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction
These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.
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Analysis: The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here’s what that means for US energy prices | CNN Business
There’s growing momentum in Congress to ban US imports of Russian oil.
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Just one drink per day can shrink your brain, study says | CNN
As little as one beer or glass of wine can begin shrinking your brain, a new study says, and the damage worsens with every added drink.
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NYU reports spate of attacks on Asian students in the last month
Three Asian students at New York University reported being attacked over the past month.At least six students in total were assaulted in February, college newspaper the Washingt…
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Serena Williams: ‘I should have been at like 30 or 32’ grand slam singles titles | CNN
Widely considered to be the GOAT of women’s tennis, 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams says she’s still aiming to beat Margaret Court’s record of 24.
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Diary from Kyiv: I fear what the seizure of a power plant means
Day 9. A captured power plant, fatigue in people’s eyes and baking bread out of necessity.
MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout
The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews.
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Stanford University star soccer player died by suicide, parents tell NBC | CNN
Stanford University star soccer player Katie Meyer died by suicide, her mother told NBC’s “Today” show during an emotional interview Friday.
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Pulitzer winner Walter Mears dies, AP's 'Boy on the Bus'
A longtime and many say legendary Associated Press writer has died. Walter R. Mears died Thursday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at 87.
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For some patients, cardiovascular problems persist long after COVID
After recovering from their initial illness, COVID-19 patients can sometimes suffer serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes — even up to a year later. New research quantifies the risk.
www.npr.orgBoston's indoor mask mandate for businesses is lifted
A city order that required people to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces in Boston, including restaurants, shops, museums and entertainment venues, has been lifted.
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New offices for the hybrid era? Many companies are on board
Building a gleaming new headquarters at a time when more and more people are working from home may not seem to make sense.
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How COVID-19 continues to impact birthing practices
Varying practices across hospitals means pregnant women should be prepared to advocate for themselves, and for hospitals to improve their care.
White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds
The U.S. will soon begin to run out of money to bolster COVID-19 testing supplies and to guarantee that uninsured Americans keep getting free treatment for the virus unless Congress swiftly approves more funding, the White House warned. Nearly a year after passage of the $1.9 trillion American...
Pakistan has a big idea: Send 13,000 teams led by women to vaccinate the hesitant
The vaccinators are going door-to-door in what the government is calling an unprecedented effort, toting coolers with a mix of COVID vaccine types.
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Without COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children, families feel left behind by 'next phase'
Dropping mask mandates has put families with unvaccinated children on edge. A vaccine for kids under 5 isn't expected until sometime in the spring.
5 ways we'll know COVID has become endemic: ANALYSIS
Dr. Jay Bhatt reviews five ways you'll know COVID-19 has become endemic.
Gap in COVID-19 vaccine uptake between urban and rural areas in the US continues to widen: CDC
The gap in COVID-19 vaccination uptake between rural and urban Americans is continuing to widen, a federal report published Thursday found.
Covid Data Dashboard
Data and graphics that tell the story of the coronavirus surge.
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Senate conservatives threaten to hold up government funding over vaccine mandate
A group of 10 Senate conservatives led by Republican Steering Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) are threatening to hold up a government-funding measure and possibly trigger a federal shutdown un…
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The non-cookie-cutter vax patient’s journey
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New York City to ax indoor vaccine mandate and school mask rules - Washington Examiner
Patrons will soon be able to enter New York City indoor venues without showing proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Touting the city's low levels of COVID-19 spread, Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday the city will end its mandate for businesses and scrap its mask requirements for children over...
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These US counties still have ‘high’ Covid-19 levels as their states lift mask mandates, CNN analysis shows | CNN
Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to wear masks, but there are still about 472 counties nationwide where mask-wearing is recommended, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Getting back to normal life means understanding what COVID-19 immunity really is
Let’s learn to accept that the goal of COVID vaccines is to prevent severe and not mild illness, and stop talking about frequent boosting.
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Hong Kong bet on zero-Covid. Now it’s facing a ‘preventable disaster’ | CNN
Morgues are nearly at capacity, hospitals overwhelmed and, as fears grow of a citywide lockdown, panicked shoppers have stripped supermarket shelves bare.
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Teens blow off Covid-19 vaccines, sometimes with deadly results | CNN
Teen resistance to Covid-19 vaccines is hardened by social media posts, confusing and shifting recommendations from public health officials, and a youthful skepticism of authority, experts say. But young people who remain unvaccinated court danger.
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LA County's indoor mask mandate ends as COVID metrics improve. Here's what you need to know
Indoor mask-wearing will no longer be mandatory starting Friday thanks to revised data released by federal health officials Thursday.
Arthritis drug could help save Covid patients – study
Rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib can reduce risk of death from severe Covid by about a fifth
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