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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces intensified shelling of cities in Ukraine's center, north and south, a Ukrainian official said, as a second attempt to evacuate besieged civilians collapsed. With the Ukrainian leader urging his people to take to the streets to fight, Russian President Vladimir Putin shifted blame for the invasion, saying Moscow's attacks could be halted “only if Kyiv ceases hostilities.”
Live updates: Australian missiles "on the ground" in Ukraine
Australia’s prime minister has described Russia and China’s closer relationship as opportunistic rather than strategic.
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Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Russia's war in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its 12th day following what Ukrainian authorities described as increased shelling of encircled cities and another failed attempt to evacuate civilians from the besieged port of Mariupol.
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March 6, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his compatriots to keep up their resistance against Russian forces, as the invasion enters an 11th day and Putin’s forces advance on key Ukrainian cities. Follow here for live news updates. from on the ground in Ukraine.
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Russians search for BBC, outside news outlets amid Putin crackdown
A growing number of citizens inside Russia are turning to independent news reports rather than state-sponsored propaganda for information about the invasion. The trend comes as Russian officia…
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Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia to avoid crackdown
Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia on Sunday as the government cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Schiff signals "strong bipartisan support" for banning Russian oil and gas
"There is strong support to show solidarity with Ukraine, but also to make sure that American dollars aren't supporting the Russian war machine in any way," Schiff said.
www.cbsnews.comHow the Manhattan DA's Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled
NEW YORK — On a late January afternoon, two senior prosecutors stood before the new Manhattan district attorney, hoping to persuade him to criminally charge the former president of the United States. The prosecutors, Mark Pomerantz and Carey Dunne, detailed their strategy for proving that Donald...
It’s time for the Greene-Boebert show to end
For this caustic version of Laverne and Shirley, the performance is the purpose, period.
thehill.comUkraine officials report attack on airport, humanitarian corridor fails again: LIVE UPDATES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba denounced the attack Sunday on the town of Vinnytsia and its civilian airport, with Russian officials claiming the airport served a 'dual purpose' as a military base
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Ukraine: Angry Zelensky vows to punish Russian atrocities
The Ukrainian president says the country will not forgive or forget those who murder its civilians.
www.bbc.comIndicted. Under FBI Investigation. And Still Popular With Texas Republicans.
SAN ANTONIO — The race for Texas attorney general is asking Republicans to determine how many indictments and allegations of corruption are too many. The answer may be there is no limit — so long as the candidate has an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Ken Paxton, the Trump-backed...
Blinken says NATO countries have "green light" to send fighter jets to Ukraine
The secretary of state says the U.S. is considering providing fighter jets to Poland if the country sends its own to Ukraine.
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Efforts to decimate Russian economy threaten to boomerang
Efforts to decimate Russia’s economy to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine could have serious and unpredictable implications at home for the U.S. and its allies.The Russian economy has…
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Trump jokes US should ‘put the Chinese flag’ on F-22 fighter jets and ‘bomb the s—‘ out of Russia: report
Former President Trump reportedly joked on Saturday that the U.S. should “put the Chinese flag” on F-22 fighter jets and “bomb the shirt” out of Russia.Trump made the comment to top Republican Natio…
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Residents fleeing town near Kyiv caught in shelling
Ukrainians fleeing the town of Irpin just outside Kyiv were caught in shelling by Russian forces on Sunday and forced to dive for cover, Reuters witnesses said.
Manchin supports leaving Ukraine no-fly zone an option, banning Russian oil imports despite soaring inflation
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Sunday he believed the option of declaring a no-fly zone above Ukraine should not be taken off the table, a move that NATO allies so far have avoided despite repeated pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy due to the risk of broader conflict with Russia.
Marco Rubio Shrugs Off Backlash Over Live-Tweeting Zelensky Call: ‘No Risk Posed’
CNNSen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) on Sunday brushed off criticism he and another GOP lawmaker received for tweeting out photos from a video call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—even though participants were specifically asked not to share any pictures on social media.Rubio—the vice chairman...
March 6, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his compatriots to keep up their resistance against Russian forces, as the invasion enters an 11th day and Putin’s forces advance on key Ukrainian cities. Follow here for live news updates. from on the ground in Ukraine.
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Russia is tightening its grip on Ukraine nuclear plant, says U.N. watchdog
Russian forces that seized Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have now placed staff running the facility under their command and restricted communications with the outside world, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Sunday.
Israeli leader speaks to Putin day after visit
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been working to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.
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'A major breaking point': Echoes of the Cold War reverberate in the West's standoff with Russia
Analysis: Unlike the struggle against the Soviet Union, economic warfare is a key element in this new standoff with Moscow.
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Russian military to hold fire, open corridors in several Ukraine cities; Oil prices jump amid conflict: Sunday recap
Gas is reaching its highest price amid Russia invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration requested $10 billion in Ukraine support. Latest updates.
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North Korea says it conducted ‘important’ test on spy satellite - Washington Examiner
North Korea said Sunday that it performed "another important" test for reconnaissance satellite systems — one day after the country allegedly launched a ballistic missile toward South Korea's East Sea, according to state media. North Korean Central News Agency reported that North Korea's...
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Trump tells GOP donors US must act to stop Russian ‘crime against humanity’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump, who has been criticized for praising Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine as "shrewd," called for NATO to try to end the war, which he said is a "massive crime against humanity."Speaking to donors at a Republican National Committee event in New...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump told GOP donors that North Korea's Kim Jong Un had ability to make his advisers 'cower,' jokingly saying he also wants his staff to 'act like that'
Former President Donald Trump said dictator Kim Jong Un had the ability to make his staff "cower," per The Washington Post reporter Josh Dawsey.
Russia's 'hooliganism' law could put anti-war protesters in jail for up to 8 years, expert says
Russia's law on "hooliganism" could put the more than 13,000 anti-war protesters arrested throughout the country into jail for up to eight years.
Russia squeezes Ukraine’s cities as Zelenskyy condemns West’s ‘silence’ over planned attack
Ukraine’s president denounced a lack of response from other nations after Moscow announced its intent to launch a new offensive on Monday.
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US officials identify 3 areas where US may take action soon on Ukraine | CNN Politics
American officials on Sunday identified three areas on which the United States could soon take action in an attempt to address Russia’s intensifying war in Ukraine: a ban on Russian oil imports, a declaration of war crimes against Russia and help facilitating delivery of Polish fighter jets to...
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Former AG Barr says he wouldn't have prosecuted Trump for Jan. 6 or taking classified documents
Barr also defended some of his controversial actions in office, including his lenience toward Trump allies.
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Ukraine urges world to 'step up,' impose no-fly zone, while US lawmakers warn this would mean 'World War III'
As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, Ukraine is urging the international community to impose a no-fly zone over their country, but the Biden administration and lawmakers from both parties are firmly against such a move.
Biden rises to the moment as Ukraine makes battle against autocracy real
A year ago no one foresaw a Russian invasion as the president’s top issue but US approval for his handling of the crisis is rising ‘I’m sure when Joe Biden was running for president, the last thing on his mind was a revival of the cold war,’ said one former adviser to President Bill Clinton...
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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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
'God isn't finished with me yet': Cuomo speaks at Brooklyn church for first live appearance since resigning
The former governor laid out the same defense of his behavior he’s held for months, but assured the audience he’s been leaning on scripture in a difficult time.
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Russian special forces ‘furious’ with war plan in Ukraine: Report - Washington Examiner
Widespread disarray is generating rising frustration among Russian special forces as the Kremlin's war on Ukraine reached the 11-day mark, according to a new report.Richard Engel, the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, was reporting live from Kyiv on Sunday when he told Meet the Press...
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Buttigieg draws link between transportation and history of civil rights at Edmund Pettus Bridge
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday highlighted what he said is the historic link between transportation and civil rights during a speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 57th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday."
Blinken says US has seen reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that ‘would constitute a war crime’ | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the US has seen reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that “would constitute a war crime” and that the Biden administration is committed to supporting investigations into the country’s actions.
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Schiff: Justice Department 'ought to be investigating' Trump's actions after the 2020 election
The California Democrat is a member of the House Jan. 6 committee.
www.politico.comPossible Biden Saudi Arabia trip could mean embracing oil, ignoring brutality
President Biden’s advisers are discussing a possible visit to Saudi Arabia this spring to help repair relations and convince the Kingdom to pump more oil, Axios has learned.Why it matters: A hat-in-hand trip would illustrate the gravity of the global energy crisis driven by Russia's invasion of...
The Memo: GOP can’t settle on Ukraine message
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) did something remarkable in recent days — he united Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.).Unfortunately for Graham, the congresswomen were brough…
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Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008
The average price of regular gasoline across the U.S. has risen above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008.
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Firefighters battle 2 massive wildfires in Florida Panhandle
The 8,000-acre Bertha Swamp Road fire and the 1,400-acre Adkins Avenue fire threatened homes and forced the evacuation of hundreds in Bay County over the weekend.
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Ukraine war conditions become breeding ground for infectious disease outbreaks
As Ukrainians flee their country from Russia’s military onslaught, they face the prospect of the invisible enemy – bacteria and viruses.
Ukraine conflict: Petrol at fresh record as oil and gas prices soar
Investors fear a global economic shock, with rising fuel bills causing more pain for households.
www.bbc.comRussian yacht seizures by the US could provoke a legal nightmare
There's bipartisan interest in Congress to seize assets from individuals with close ties to Vladimir Putin. But actually doing it could be difficult.
How many Ukrainian refugees the U.S. has admitted
Data: Refugee Processing Center; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios The number of Ukrainian refugees admitted to the U.S. has dropped recently, coinciding with the pandemic, government data shows.Why it matters: The United Nations estimates more than 1.5 million Ukrainians have now fled Russia's...
How one of Trump's loudest voices on voter fraud is splintering Idaho's GOP
Mike Lindell’s allegations of far-reaching voter fraud roiled the state, which Trump won by 30 points. After state GOP leaders proved him wrong, people only got angrier, officials said.
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Experts: Alleged plot against governor signals ominous shift
Experts say far-right groups in the U.S. are taking a more dangerously radical turn as four men go on trial in an alleged scheme to kidnap Michigan’s governor.
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Harris calls for voting rights legislation before walking across Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday anniversary | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday called on Congress to pass federal voting rights legislation before walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a key moment in the civil rights moment.
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West resists Ukrainian calls for a no-fly zone, but warms to other requests
American and European leaders have been resistant to a no-fly zone, arguing that it would unleash a wider war.
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Capitol Police issues emergency declaration over trucker convoy
The Capitol Police Board on Sunday issued an emergency declaration as truck drivers protesting COVID-19 policies gather in the D.C. area, according to reports. The protests, which began S…
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Former Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko says he doesn't think Putin will resort to nuclear option
Victor Yushchenko, the former president of Ukraine, spoke with ABC News and echoed his united message against Russian invaders.
AP PHOTOS: Day 11, death on Ukraine's bombarded streets
Ukrainian soldiers carry civilians away from Russian attacks. Others who couldn't be saved from the barrage lie dead in the street.
apnews.comThis time McConnell holds few cards to stop Biden’s supreme court pick
Ketanji Brown Jackson can expect little support from across the aisle but Republicans are wary of overreach before midterms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson meets the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, who boasted about blocking Barack Obama’s supreme court nominee. Photograph: Drew...
At a secret airfield in Eastern Europe, a multinational effort to send weapons to Ukraine proceeds at high speed | CNN Politics
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley went last week to an undisclosed airfield near the Ukrainian border that has become a hub for shipping weapons, a senior Defense Department official said, seeing firsthand the multinational effort to get weapons into Ukraine amid Russia’s...
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Opinion | After Putin’s Invasion, My Country Has Shown Its True Colors
A Ukrainian from Kyiv on how her country has come together in the wake of Russia’s invasion — and how she hopes the West will respond.
www.politico.comUS in ‘very active discussion’ with allies to ban import of Russian oil
Secretary of state says Biden has convened a meeting of his national security council on the subjectBlinken vows to escalate sanctions on Russia Demonstration for Ukraine draws hundreds to the White House, Washington, on Saturday. Photograph: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock The US...
Pentagon estimates roughly 95% of Russian troops at border now in Ukraine - Washington Examiner
The Russian military is adding more of its troops staged at the border into Ukraine roughly 11 days into the invasion.Of the roughly 170,000 troops stationed along the Ukrainian border in Russia and Belarus, "somewhere near 95%" of them are now within the country, a senior U.S. defense official...
www.washingtonexaminer.comLauren Boebert’s Trump Social Media Announcement Greeted With 1 Mocking Word
Many critics had the same idea when responding to the conspiracy theory-endorsing Colorado Republican.
Russian police arrest more than 3,000 protesters across 49 cities - Washington Examiner
Russian police arrested over 3,000 people protesting against the country's war with Ukraine on Sunday. Protesters across Russia rallied against the country's invasion of Ukraine, chanting the phrase "No to war!" before being arrested by police, according to the New York Times. OVD-Info, an...
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U.S. in 'active' talks with allies about banning Russian oil imports, Blinken says
The Biden administration is under growing bipartisan pressure to ban Russian oil imports, even as prices rise at the gas pump.
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Fourteen coal workers in China confirmed dead after mine collapse - Washington Examiner
Authorities in China confirmed on Sunday that 14 coal workers trapped in a mine for 10 days are dead. A mine shaft roof collapsed at the Sanhe Shunxun coal mine in Zhenfeng County on Feb. 25 in the Buyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, the state-owned Xinhua News Agency stated Sunday...
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Protests across Russia see thousands detained
People have been held in 53 cities, from St Petersburg in the west to Vladivostok in the east.
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Fears grow that time is running out to deliver Ukraine aid
Fears are growing on Capitol Hill that the window to deliver critically needed military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is quickly closing. Backed by the United States and other NATO allies, U…
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WATCH: Zelensky thanks Musk for additional SpaceX Starlink internet stations - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said additional SpaceX Starlink internet stations will arrive next week for use in Ukraine’s “destroyed cities." Zelensky expressed his gratitude to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his support following a video call Saturday. “Talked to @elonmusk,” Zelensky...
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Mexico suspends league soccer matches after massive brawl
Mexico's top-division soccer league has suspended all matches scheduled for Sunday after a massive brawl among fans.
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ABC's Jonathan Karl baffled by Biden sanctioning 'everything but' Russian oil: 'Extraordinary'
Jonathan Karl said that it was "extraordinary" that Biden has sanctioned "everything but the thing that drives their economy" in a discussion about banning Russian oil.
Prosecutors resigned after New York DA said he wasn’t prepared to move forward with indictment of Trump | CNN Politics
Two top prosecutors leading the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business resigned after the Manhattan district attorney said he was not prepared to authorize an indictment against the former President, a person familiar with the investigation said.
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Nikki Haley: ‘Absolute lunacy’ that US continues to import oil from Russia - Washington Examiner
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sunday that the United States needs to "stop reacting and start leading," citing the U.S.'s unwillingness to cut off Russian oil imports. Haley called it "absolute lunacy" that the U.S. would accept Russian oil imports as the country...
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The New Conservative Books Are Angry. But Why Are They So Boring?
I read 10 of the conservative publisher's books and found them tired, backward-looking, and, well, very boring.
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Four ways the world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine | CNN
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taken hundreds of lives on the battlefield and in the Ukrainian cities under bombardment. But internationally, it’s also affecting everything from food security in Cairo to gas prices in California. It’s pushed to the fore major geopolitical shifts and changed...
www.cnn.comTrump’s private schedule reveals no plans for him to join 6 January march
Ex-president said he would join crowd to US Capitol but his schedule indicates he deliberately lied to his supporters Donald Trump looks on at the end of his speech during a rally on 6 January 2021. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters Donald Trump was aware long before he took the stage at the “Save...
EXPLAINER: Why does Ukraine need foreign warplanes?
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — In a private video call with American lawmakers over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a “desperate” plea to the United States to help Kyiv get more warplanes to fight Russia's invasion and retain control of its airspace.
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Ukraine introduces export licences for key agricultural commodities
Ukraine has introduced export licences for its key agriculture commodities wheat, corn and sunflower oil, Interfax Ukraine news agency quoted a government resolution as saying on Sunday.
They're off: Mushers begin trek to Nome; Seavey seeks record
And they're off to Nome. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race had its competitive start Sunday north of Anchorage.
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Twitter is part of our war effort - Ukraine minister
Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia.
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A San Antonio bakery raised more than $70,000 for Ukraine by donating all their proceeds for a weekend | CNN
A Ukrainian-owned bakery in Texas took a stance against the war by donating a weekend’s worth of their sales to Ukraine.
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EXPLAINER: What is the US doing to help Ukraine refugees?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has set off the largest mass migration in Europe in decades, with more than 1.5 million people having crossed from Ukraine into neighboring countries.
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Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko says Putin is 'war criminal' guilty of 'crimes against humanity'
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal" who makes "crimes against humanity."
Denmark to boost defence spending and phase out Russian gas
Denmark will significantly increase its defence budget and aim to become independent of Russian natural gas in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Sunday.
Ukraine war 'catastrophic for global food'
One of the world's biggest fertiliser firms says the conflict could deliver a shock to food supplies.
www.bbc.comGOP Congressman Decries Fauci’s ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Same Breath as Ukraine
Fox NewsRep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on Friday lobbed some outlandish accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Centers for Disease Control, and—presumably to cover all his bases—the federal government as a whole.Describing their actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Roy accused them of “crimes against...
Biden administration team in Venezuela as U.S. seeks to break country from Russian influence
The visit is yet another example of a geopolitical shift underway across the globe in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Netflix latest tech company to halt services in Russia
Netflix suspended its service in Russia on Sunday, becoming the latest tech company to halt or restrict its offerings in Russia amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.“Given the circumstances on t…
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EXPLAINER: Why Israel is mediating between Russia, Ukraine
Israel's prime minister is assuming the unlikely role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine with his surprise visit to Moscow.
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Visa, Mastercard and American Express suspend operations in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Since the invasion of Ukraine, the value of the Russian currency, the ruble, has plunged by more than a third to a record low.
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UN envoy Angelina Jolie in Yemen ahead of fundraising summit
The U.N. says Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has visited war-wrecked Yemen to show solidarity with displaced families in hopes of mobilizing support for an incoming fundraising conference.
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1 dead, over 20 hurt in grenade attack in Kashmir market
One person has been killed and more than 20 others injured in Indian-controlled Kashmir when an assailant lobbed a grenade at a busy market in the region's main city.
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Top Republican says no-fly zone over Ukraine could lead to 'beginning of World War III'
Marco Rubio appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
Russia looks to recruit Syrians into Ukraine war: report
Russian officials are looking to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine as battles are set to intensity in and around major cities, The Wall Street Journal reported. U.S. officials told t…
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France and Britain trade barbs over treatment of Ukraine refugees in Calais
France and Britain engaged in a diplomatic spat on Sunday over the treatment of Ukrainian refugees stuck in the French port of Calais, with UK Interior Minister Priti Patel defending Britain's actions after earlier criticism from France.
Russia's Bolshoi Theatre conductor quits after pressure to condemn Ukraine invasion
A distinguished Russian conductor on Sunday announced he was resigning from a pair of orchestras – the renowned Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and another in Toulouse, France – after he received pressure to speak out against the invasion of Ukraine.
Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil
The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".
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1.5 million Ukrainians have fled Russian invasion, U.N. refugee commissioner says
"If I think of past decades, I cannot think in Europe of a faster exodus of people not since the end of the second world war," Grandi said.
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Western companies cutting ties to Russia has limited effect, experts say
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced several American companies to pause their services in Russia. Business experts say these moves are more symbolic.
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak investigated for wearing pro-war symbol on podium next to Ukrainian
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is being investigated after wearing a national war symbol on his leotard as he stood next to a Ukrainian rival on the podium in Qatar on Saturday.
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Cuomo rips 'cancel culture,' hints at political comeback
Just six months after he resigned from office in disgrace over sexual harassment allegations, former New York Gov.
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EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseason
Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter.
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More than 4,300 detained at anti-war protests in Russia
Police detained more than 4,300 people on Sunday at Russia-wide protests against President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to an independent protest monitoring group.
Two of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms pulling out of Russia
KPMG International and PricewaterhouseCoopers, two of the “Big Four” accounting firms, have announced they are pulling out of Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Both companies announced on S…
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Jehovah's Witnesses flee Russia for worship without fear
Over the past five years, hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses have been subjected to raids, arrests and prosecution in Russia.
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Ukraine war: Russia's corruption is 'no doubt' affecting its military's combat performance
Russia has suffered significant logistical and strategic issues, but videos and photos on social media of captured equipment show poor maintenance and quality.
AP PHOTOS: Lviv residents seek comfort in Sunday service
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Their hands clasped in prayer and faces ridden with fear and sadness, some residents of Lviv sought consolation at a Sunday Mass at a Catholic church in the city in western Ukraine.
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Transcript: Representative Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation," March 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Representative Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, March 6, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Ambassador Kurt Volker on "Face the Nation," March 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kurt Volker, the former ambassador to NATO and special representative for Ukraine, that aired Sunday, March 6, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation," March 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova that aired Sunday, March 6, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on March 6, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova join Margaret Brennan.
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Ukraine says Russia steps up shelling of residential areas
Russian forces intensified shelling of Ukrainian cities in the country’s center, north and south, a Ukrainian official said, as a second attempt to evacuate civilians from besieged cities collapsed.
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Ukraine war: Don't be afraid of Putin, Kyiv residents say
This couple in Kyiv tells the BBC they are confident that Ukraine will survive Russia's invasion.
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Russian war in world's 'breadbasket' threatens food supply
The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands known as the “breadbasket of the world.”
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Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Trump renews NATO criticism after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and also says "vote counter" can be more important than candidate
The former president spoke to top GOP donors Saturday night.
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Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive superyacht Dilbar stretches one-and-a-half football fields in length, about as long as a World War I dreadnought.
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Analysis: Trump has been on Putin’s side in Ukraine’s long struggle against Russian aggression | CNN Politics
Americans rarely pay much attention to international events. Busy lives leave little time for distant events with unfamiliar protagonists.
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Tens of thousands join rallies around the world in support of Ukraine
Demonstrators gathered in cities across Europe, the US and South America to demand an end to Russia’s invasion
Blinken in Moldova on Sunday, day after meeting with Ukraine foreign minister
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Moldova on Sunday, where he was scheduled to meet with Moldovan leaders dealing with the arrival of more than 120,000 refugees from neighboring Ukraine.
How the West Marshaled a Stunning Show of Unity Against Russia
LONDON — The day after Russian tanks and troops poured across the Ukrainian border on Feb. 24, NATO leaders received a deeply frightening message. The alliance’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, opened an emergency video summit by warning that President Vladimir Putin had “shattered peace in...
'Pure courage': Ukrainian boxing champs return home to join the fight against Russian forces
“It’s really inspiring to see such famous people ready to protect our homeland with weapons in their hands,” said Ukrainian sports reporter Igor Nitsak.
www.nbcnews.comRussian military to hold fire, open corridors in several Ukraine cities; Oil prices jump amid conflict: Sunday recap
Gas is reaching its highest price amid Russia invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration requested $10 billion in Ukraine support. Latest updates.
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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.
Opinion: Putin made Russian athletes his political tools. Banning them is the right thing to do | CNN
In his address to members of the International Olympic Committee before the Beijing Winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach asserted that the mission of the Olympics was to bring the world together in peaceful competition. “We can only accomplish this mission,” Bach stated, “if the Olympic Games...
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Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s not leaving, but political analysts say the rumors are swirling that he’s headed for D.C.
Rumors have been swirling for weeks about the future plans of Governor John Bel Edwards. Political circles say that Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards could be eyeing a job with the Department of …
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Hong Kong Migration Continues Amid Pandemic, Politics
Hong Kong is seeing thousands of residents leave the city every day as pandemic fatigue and political changes take shape
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How the Ukraine conflict became a turning point for cryptocurrency
The supposedly borderless form of money has collided with the reality of international sanctions spurred by a major European conflict.
www.nbcnews.com'A major breaking point': Echoes of the Cold War reverberate in the West's standoff with Russia
Analysis: Unlike the struggle against the Soviet Union, economic warfare is a key element in this new standoff with Moscow.
www.nbcnews.comLive updates: Australian missiles "on the ground" in Ukraine
Australia’s prime minister has described Russia and China’s closer relationship as opportunistic rather than strategic.
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War in Ukraine: Zelensky urges Ukrainians to go on the offensive
In a rallying cry, the Ukrainian president says the country has withstood the invasion "together".
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‘We need it fast’: Moldova seeks US support over Ukraine refugees
Some 120,000 people have crossed into small country since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week.
Biden admin courts Venezuela as Russian economy takes hits from sanctions: report
Several senior Biden administration officials from the White House and State Department traveled to Venezuela on Saturday to meet with the Russian ally as Moscow’s economy begins to crater under the weight of sanctions, according to a report.
Events supporting Ukraine held across Manhattan
A sea of people rallied together in Times Square with a clear message -- put a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
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Refugee aid campaigns mushroom in Poland, but tests lie ahead
About 800,000 refugees have crossed into Poland since the war in neighbouring Ukraine began.
Russia is indoctrinating children in school, explaining Ukraine war is 'liberation mission,' expert says
Russia is attempting to indoctrinate schoolchildren by explaining that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a "liberation mission" being done to protect "the people of Donbas from genocide," according to one expert.
Watching Ukraine, Bosnians relive the trauma of their war
Survivors of the 1992-95 siege of Bosnia's capital can't look away from what they say is a very similar tragedy now unfolding in Ukraine.
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Mariupol: Fires, no water, and bodies in the street
Maxim, a 27-year-old city resident, tells the BBC what happened after the first ceasefire collapsed.
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Foreigners who fled Ukraine team up to help others escape
Jarred by discriminatory treatment and left to evacuate themselves from Ukraine, people from African, Asian and Latin American countries who succeed in getting out are forming impromptu networks to help thousands of others hoping to flee.
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Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg warns Putin 'does not bluff'
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg looked at the past and future of the Russia-Ukraine war on Saturday.
Kamala Harris marks 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary in Selma
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Selma, Alabama, to mark the anniversary of a defining moment in the fight for equal voting rights.
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Ukraine war: Boris Johnson urges renewed world push to halt Russia's invasion
The PM wants a renewed effort from world leaders to tackle Vladimir Putin's "barbarous assault" on Ukraine.
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At least 22 injured in brawl at soccer match in Mexico
The match between Queretaro and Atlas was suspended in the 62nd minute when multiple fights broke out in the stands. Two of the injured were in critical condition.
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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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US, Poland in talks to help Ukraine acquire warplanes
The United States is considering a deal with Poland to send U.S. warplanes to Warsaw to replace any Soviet-era fighter jets the NATO country sends to Ukraine.
Stoicism is Kyiv’s new normal
As Russian forces near, residents in Ukraine’s capital bear tribulation with patience, pragmatism and a bit of paranoia.
Stocks seen jittery as political noise blares on
With the ball and chain of geopolitical tensions growing heavier, stocks dragged their feet in the week amid short bursts of buying and are unlikely to buck the trend soon as the opposition parties...
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Official: 6 dead as large tornado roars through central Iowa
Authorities say six people are dead after a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging homes, knocking down trees and toppling power lines.
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At Ukraine's largest art museum, a race to protect heritage
Staffers at Ukraine’s largest art museum are packing away its collections to protect their national heritage in case the Russian invasion advances west.
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Iran says it is seeking 'non-political cooperation' by IAEA
TEHRAN — The head of Iran's nuclear energy organization has called for "nonpolitical collaboration" from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
‘We are scared’: Foreign students trapped in Ukraine’s Sumy
Under Russian shelling and with no means to escape, foreign students trapped in Sumy are growing increasingly desperate.
‘SNL’ kicks off with a Fox News ‘Ukrainian Invasion Celebration Spectacular’ | CNN Business
“Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with a Fox News “Ukrainian Invasion Celebration Spectacular,” hosted by Laura Ingraham, who was played by Kate McKinnon, and Tucker Carlson, who was played by Alex Moffat.
www.cnn.comUkraine officials report attack on airport, humanitarian corridor fails again: LIVE UPDATES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba denounced the attack Sunday on the town of Vinnytsia and its civilian airport, with Russian officials claiming the airport served a 'dual purpose' as a military base
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A new fund is asking for donations to help Alaska Native communities facing environmental disasters
“It was definitely not created with the expectation that it would fill the billions of dollars of gaps in funding that's needed in Alaska from federal and state entities,” said ANTHC's Jen Harrington. “Our goal here was to try and create something that allowed people to get support very quickly.”
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Climate change, COVID loom over Alaska's 50th annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race
Forty-nine mushers and their teams of huskies trotted through Alaska's largest city on Saturday to start the 50th annual running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, an event transformed by climate change and commercialism since its humble beginnings.
N.J. Supreme Court has just 6 justices as politicians stall. What happens when there’s a 3-3 tie?
Unlike the NFL, there is no overtime if the state's highest court, currently down one Justice, ends up with a 3-3 tie.
Woman made up kidnapping that started deadly chase, N.M. authorities say
Robert Duran, 43, a Santa Fe police officer, and Frank Lovato, 62, a retired firefighter from Las Vegas, New Mexico, were killed in the crash.
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A college student's murder serves as a cautionary tale, prosecutor says: "Love can blind us"
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
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Israel’s Bennett speaks with Putin, Zelenskyy separately in effort to mediate Ukraine crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with President Vladimir Putin Saturday in the Kremlin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and then spoke with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, an attempt to mediate a conflict that has caused growing civilian casualties and refugees.
Her daughter's mail vanished at Boston University. She took matters into her own hands.
"I’m not going to go away," said Ann Lauritsen, who has been trying to sound the alarm on the apparent mail thefts. "I'm like a dog with a bone."
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UN chief calls for 'urgent dialogue' over political polarisation in Libya
Several killed as weather system unleashes record-breaking heat, tornadoes and hail across parts of the country
At least six people were killed in Iowa after tornadoes touched down.
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Gender-affirming care needs more research, not more politics
It is hard for most of us to imagine what it is like to have a child who is experiencing gender dysphoria. Even as the number of children expressing such...
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Ukraine War Tests China's "No Limits" Friendship With Russia
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin toasted a friendship with "no limits" at a warm meeting in February, but just one month later that bond is being tested by the war in Ukraine.
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War in Ukraine: The Russians leaving Russia for Finland
People are leaving Russia, as rumours abound that President Vladimir Putin may impose martial law.
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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.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 11
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its eleventh day, we take a look at the major developments.
Faith and Politics Civil Rights Pilgrimage stops in Selma
Members of Congress were in Selma on Saturday. They retraced the footsteps of Civil Rights activists who walked in the 1965 “Bloody Sunday” march.
County by county, solar panels face pushback
Some conservationists and local governments have fought off large-scale solar farms, leaving the industry to look for new places for panels.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Arizona ammo company to send 1 million rounds of ammo to Ukraine
An ammunition company in Scottsdale, Arizona, has pledged to send one million bullets to the Ukraine Armed Forces as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his deadly invasion into Ukraine.
Kherson protest against Russian occupiers brings hundreds to the streets: reports
Undaunted by the presence of Russian troops in their city, as many as 2,000 residents of Kherson, Ukraine, took to the streets Saturday in a show of defiance and national unity, according to reports.
Cut gas pipe found in basement of Maryland apartment building destroyed in explosion, officials say
Officials believe a maintenance worker was doing plumbing work at the Friendly Garden Apartments prior to Thursday's explosion.
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Florida wildfires prompts at least 600 evacuations and a local state of emergency
Two structures have been destroyed by the fire and at least 12 were damaged, officials said.
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin gives speech at UVA Law criticizing Washington politics, and colleges
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was in Charlottesville on Friday on the grounds of the University of Virginia.
Shane Warne: Family accept offer of state funeral for Australia legend
Shane Warne's family accept the offer of a state funeral for the Australia legend, says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews.
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Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year
The world is on the verge of recording its 6 millionth official COVID-19 death, underscoring that the pandemic is far from over.
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New Mexico man returns home after more than 500 days in hospital with Covid
“I can’t even put it into words,” Donnell Hunter said of his return home.
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Hong Kong residents urged not to panic ahead of COVID mass testing
Hong Kong reported 31,008 new COVID-19 cases and 153 deaths on Sunday as the city's chief secretary said residents should not worry about a looming mass testing scheme.
America's virus trackers show cautious optimism over state of coronavirus pandemic
Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with leading scientists and virus trackers to learn how they're looking for new coronavirus variants, and also for signs that the pandemic is winding down.
www.cbsnews.comNovavax’s Covid-19 Vaccine Moves Closer to FDA Authorization Decision
The company says it has resolved the manufacturing problems that led to earlier delays, and the FDA is reviewing the shot’s authorization application.
www.wsj.comAs COVID, mask mandates fall, businesses 'really think hard' on whether to comply
Areas across the country are beginning to ditch mask mandates — presenting a conundrum for business owners who aren't entirely sure if they want to follow suit.
COVID: Bay Area colleges divided on public health unmasking orders
Those keeping mask-on requirements said they’re in no rush to get rid of it and they have the right, as per the state and county, to continue to mandate masking until they decide otherwise.
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‘Urgent’ COVID-19 funding hangs in balance amid partisan fight
Funding for the next phase of the COVID-19 fight is hanging in the balance amid a showdown over new spending in Congress. The White House is calling for $22.5 billion for “immediat…
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Oregon doctors say COVID is making progress toward endemic state
With the end of mask mandates on the horizon, health officials say how the community adjusts will help determine COVID's new baseline level.
Anti-Covid controls protest convoy gathers on outskirts of Washington DC
More than a thousand vehicles in so-called ‘People’s Convoy’ gather at speedway though exact plans are unclear
Two weeks that changed the world of travel | CNN
Borders closing, travelers stranded, and small businesses haemorrhaging money – that’s how those in the travel industry will remember the period two years ago, when the world closed down in a matter of days.
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Survey shows chasm on COVID-19 between political affiliations
A majority of independents, Republicans and Democrats agree on at least one notion: They believe the worst of the disease has passed.
LA County’s COVID hospitalizations slide below 800
Also Saturday, local health officials reported 1,382 new cases of COVID-19 and 48 additional deaths associated with the virus.
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The one-in-a-million risk of the COVID-19 vaccines: ‘Who thinks it’s going to be you?’
Nine people in the U.S. are known to have died from vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia, a rare side effect of the J&J vaccine.
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As COVID restrictions ease, spring breakers eye Hawaii as their next destination
Many parts of the mainland go on spring break in the next two weeks and experts say businesses are going to get very busy.
No Quarantine For Vaccinated Arrivals As Saudi Arabia Lifts Covid Curbs
Saudi Arabia said Saturday it was lifting most Covid restrictions including social distancing in public spaces and quarantine for vaccinated arrivals, moves that could facilitate the arrival of Muslim pilgrims.
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Tea Marketed As Covid Cure Catches Attention of DOJ
The maker of Earth Tea says the natural elixir cured his Covid, and he's not trying to mislead anyone. The feds disagree.
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Why is Coach K retiring? Duke legend cites family, COVID in decision — and timing — to step away from coaching | Sporting News
Mike Krzyzewski's has been a long and sterling run at Duke. Now, he's stepping away — but why now? The Sporting News breaks down his decision:
India records 5,476 new Covid cases, active infections below 60,000
The active caseload dropped below 60,000-mark and currently stands at 59,442 as the active cases comprise 0.14 per cent of the total caseload.
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