Military analyst: The first five days of Russia's Ukraine invasion have not gone well. Here's why

US Army Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks tells CNN's John King what military strategies Russia has implemented and what Ukrainians have learned during the pivotal first five days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Defendant's wife, media and public barred from courtroom for much of first US Capitol riot trial

The first trial for a January 6 US Capitol attack defendant won't have any members of the public, media or even the wife of the defendant in the courtroom to witness much of the proceedings, a federal judge decided on Monday.

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Ted Deutch to resign from Congress to lead American Jewish Committee

Florida Rep. Ted Deutch announced on Monday he will not seek reelection in November, the latest in a string of Democratic members of Congress who have decided to retire or seek another office in a challenging political environment.

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Meta disrupts social media misinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainians

Two social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend.

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See tractor-trailer plunge off bridge into icy river

A driver miraculously survived after a tractor-trailer crashed into the Charles River in Massachusetts. State police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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PHOTOS: Photos: Ukrainian forces put up fierce fight against Russians

Russia invades Ukraine creating a crisis in Europe.

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SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service activated in Ukraine, Elon Musk says

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk announced Saturday that the company's Starlink internet satellites are now active in Ukraine as the country suffers power outages due to Russia's invasion.

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Chelsea goalkeeper misses decisive penalty as Liverpool wins Carabao Cup after shootout drama

Liverpool won the Carabao Cup after narrowly edging a dramatic penalty shootout.

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Trump wins CPAC straw poll

Former President Donald Trump easily won an informal straw poll of conservatives Sunday, when asked who they would support in a GOP primary for president in 2024.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination is about more than symbolism -- it's about change

President Joe Biden has followed through on his promise to nominate a Black woman to the US Supreme Court -- and his pick has garnered much praise not only for what and whom she represents but also for what she might achieve.

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WATCH: Battle over Kyiv intensifies as Russian troops bombard Ukrainian capital

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the Russian invasion of Ukraine on “This Week.”

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BitConnect founder charged with orchestrating $2 billion Ponzi scheme

A federal grand jury in San Diego indicted the founder of BitConnect for allegedly orchestrating a $2.4 billion global Ponzi scheme, the Justice Department said Friday.

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Tennessee woman sentenced for voter fraud gets new trial

She was sentenced to prison for illegally registering to vote while on probation

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A look back at some of the NAACP Image Awards Entertainer of the Year winners

The NAACP Image Awards are taking place Saturday night.

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Democrats in Texas confront twin challenges of pandemic and restrictive new voting law

When Texas kicks off the 2022 election calendar with its primaries on Tuesday, the state will offer the first glimpse at how Democrats are confronting two challenges the party will face across the country this year: a still-raging pandemic forcing tactical changes for the second straight campaign cycle and new laws enacted by Republicans that critics say make it harder for many people to vote.

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Watch Ketanji Brown Jackson's call from President Biden

See the moment that President Joe Biden called Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and asked her to be his nominee to be the next justice on the Supreme Court.

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'They'll kill us all': Ukrainian children talk to CNN as Russian forces get closer to their town

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on the intense fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces for control of a key bridge on the outskirts of Kherson, Ukraine, and how it's affecting the people who live there.

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Top Russian tennis stars speak out against war in Ukraine

Two top-10 Russian tennis stars, including world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, have addressed their country's invasion of Ukraine this week.

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Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman on Supreme Court

He introduced his historic choice at a White House ceremony Friday.

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Why this Ukrainian citizen says Russia's long-term goals won't work

Journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr is on the ground in Kyiv, Ukraine, speaking with CNN alongside a civilian who has taken up arms to defend the capital against Russian forces.

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Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine

Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive

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Mother convicted of poisoning her family maintains her innocence

Diane Staudte was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in 2016.

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Biden announces new sanctions on Russian banks, elites but not yet on Putin himself

Biden announced new sanctions from the White House this afternoon as Russian forces continue a large-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

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Random braking in Honda Accord and CR-V under investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating popular Honda Accord sedans and CR-V SUVs for a possible glitch that, according to numerous driver complaints, sometimes causes the cars to randomly slam on the brakes without the driver touching the brake pedal.

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PHOTOS: Photos: Russia invades Ukraine

Russia invades Ukraine creating a crisis in Europe.

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Biden announces new sanctions on Russian banks, elites but not yet on Putin himself

He was scheduled to speak from the White House at 1:30 p.m. as Russian forces continue a large-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

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WATCH: 8-year-old boy hops on a leaf blower to zoom across his backyard hockey rink

Did he just invent a new sport? Sign us up!

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Parents welcome 'miracle' baby girl born on 2/22/22 at 2:22 a.m.

Aberli and Hank Spear welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Judah Grace Spear, on Feb. 22 at 2:22 a.m. at a North Carolina hospital.

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Rising interest rates create a new challenge for first-time homebuyers

The Federal Reserve is set to increase borrowing costs by raising interest rates as part of an attempt to cool surging inflation.

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Report: Atlantic City casino smoking ban may cost 2,500 jobs

A new report predicts that banning smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos could cost 2,500 jobs and nearly 11% of casino revenue

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Man accidentally sets self on fire aboard bus in Nebraska

Authorities in southeastern Nebraska say a man trying to smoke drugs in a bus bathroom accidentally set himself and the bus on fire

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As Putin eyes Ukraine invasion, Trump praises his actions as 'genius'

As Vladimir Putin steers Russia toward an invasion of Ukraine, former President Donald Trump is praising the actions of the Russian president as "genius" and "savvy."

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Ivanka Trump in talks for voluntary interview with January 6 committee

Former President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, who also served as senior White House adviser, is in discussions with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection to voluntarily appear for an interview, her spokesperson and two sources familiar with the probe confirmed to CNN.

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WATCH: Reporter gets a surprise visit from mom while on the job

ABC 6 reporter Myles Harris got a special surprise from his mom while he was reporting in the field.

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Poland says heavy sanctions should be inflicted on Russia

Polish leaders have welcomed Germany’s suspension of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline but argued that even more punitive measures should be imposed on Russia for its actions against Ukraine

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The 'Tinder Swindler' has some harsh words for the Netflix doc

Simon Leviev, the subject of the new Netflix documentary "The Tinder Swindler," has given an interview to Inside Edition where he denies that he is a conman.

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National Guard helicopter crashes near Utah ski resort

Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort during a Utah National Guard training exercise

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Politicians are stripping Black voters of their voice in Congress

As the district line curves around four Alabama counties -- Macon, Elmore, Montgomery and Bullock -- it resembles a tribute to Alfred E. Neuman's protuberant craggy ears.

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Key organizer of Ottawa COVID protests denied bail

 A Canadian judge has denied bail to one of the leading organizers behind protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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US border agent kills man on rugged trail in Arizona

Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent late Saturday a few miles north of the Mexico border near of the Arizona town of Douglas

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MLB lockout talks resume in Florida; players, owners on hand

With perhaps a week left to salvage opening day, baseball players' union head Tony Clark is attending negotiations for the first time since the Major League Baseball lockout began

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Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate

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Blockades over, but Trudeau says emergency powers needed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday emergency powers are still needed despite police ending border blockades and the occupation of the nation’s capital by truckers and others angry over Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions

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Biden responds with sanctions after Putin recognizes breakaway Ukraine regions

Russia said it would recognize the independence of two Ukrainian regions, possibly a pretext to sanctions and likely to trigger sanctions.

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Teen in mall fight faults cops for handcuffing Black youth

A New Jersey teen involved in a mall fight says police were wrong to treat him differently than the other youth involved in the altercation, who is Black

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MLB lockout talks resume in Florida as openers threatened

Major League Baseball’s negotiations to salvage opening day resume at a new venue: Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida

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Satellite imagery shows Russian ground forces dispersing to positions close to Ukraine border

Live updates | In pictures: Ukraine-Russia tensions

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WATCH: New Orleans zoo introduces baby orangutan

An adorable baby orangutan was named Roux while introduced in a Facebook livestream.

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Millions of Americans will be forced into an involuntary polar plunge

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WATCH: Powerful winds knock over truck on road

A powerful gust of wind overturned a truck on a motorway in the U.K., narrowly missing a van driving alongside it.

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Pentagon press secretary says 'we still think there's time to prevent' a Russian invasion of Ukraine

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FDA warns after Family Dollar distribution center found infested with rodents

Federal inspectors say they found more than 1,000 rodents inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in Arkansas.

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Baltimore prosecutor calls charges against her 'malicious'

She says it's driven by "malicious personal, political, and even racial animus."

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Actor Lindsey Pearlman found dead after going missing in LA

Pearlman had roles in "General Hospital," "American Housewife" and other shows.

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2 killed, several injured in shooting in southeast Missouri

Two people died and about 15 people were injured, he said.

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China accused of failing to buy more Maine lobster

China promised to buy more lobster under a deal that eased a Trump trade war.

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State officials: Bird flu found at 4th Indiana turkey farm

A second commercial flock of turkeys came back as presumptively positive.

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Woman accused of decapitating son will undergo mental tests

A 35-year-old Kansas City woman is charged with decapitating her 6-year-old son.

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Judge appears to choke up while delivering ex-police officer's sentence

Judge Regina M. Chu appeared to get choked up in her remarks after delivering Kim Potter's sentence. The former police officer was sentenced to two years in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

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Biden 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade Ukraine

The remarks come after Biden called transatlantic leaders.

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Navy engineer's wife pleads guilty in nuclear submarine spy scheme

Diana Toebbe, the wife of a US Navy nuclear engineer who earlier this week pleaded guilty in a scheme to sell US naval secrets to a foreign country, pleaded guilty Friday in a federal courtroom in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

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Biden signs stopgap spending bill averting shutdown

President Joe Biden has signed a bill granting a three-week extension of government funding and allowing Congress more time to reach an overdue deal financing federal agencies through the rest of the fiscal year

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A mild US flu season is waning, but is it really over?

This winter’s mild flu season has faded to a trickle of cases in much of the U.S., but health officials say they are not ready to call it over

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Brazil’s deadly mudslides reflect neglect, climate change

This week’s landslides in the Brazilian city of Petropolis tore down houses and ripped families apart

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In Ukraine's volatile east, a day of shelling, outages, fear

Shells struck by the hundreds along the tense front lines in eastern Ukraine.

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Senate confirms health care watchdog assailed by Trump

The Senate has confirmed a federal watchdog assailed by former President Donald Trump to the top job battling fraud, waste and abuse at the $1.6 trillion Department of Health and Human Services

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Judge rules Trump must testify in New York attorney general's probe

A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his two children, Ivanka and Donald Jr., must testify in the probe by the New York state attorney general.

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This terrifying fall through trap door has surprising ending

Security cameras at a mall in Istanbul captured the moment a distracted boy fell down a hole, according to Reuters. See what cushions his landing.

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Seattle-area companies give $10M to fight homelessness

Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, billionaires Steve and Connie Ballmer and others say they’ll spend more than $10 million to combat homelessness in Seattle

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Saudi Arabia keeps lid on oil output as US gas prices rise

Saudi Arabia is signaling it isn’t willing to pump more oil and won’t push for changes to an agreement with Russia and other producers that has kept a lid on oil production levels

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EU praises vaccine cooperation with Africa at summit

European Union leaders have lauded the bloc’s cooperation with Africa on vaccines in the fight against the coronavirus, but there is no sign they will move toward the temporary lifting of intellectual property rights protection for COVID-19 shots

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They bring their own illegal drugs. This place welcomes them to use more safely

OnPoint NYC opened the first two facilities in the nation that welcome drug users to use their own drugs under supervision in order to prevent overdoses. Here's an inside look into how it all works.

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Russian aircraft buzz US Navy patrol planes, get within 5 feet, Pentagon says

There were three separate 'unprofessional' incidents, the Pentagon says.

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New GOP governor signs bill ending mask mandates in Virginia schools

The new law ends school mask mandates in school districts throughout the state.

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FBI: Texas synagogue hostage-taker sought 'machine gun'

A FBI agent says the man who took hostages at a Texas synagogue sought to buy drugs and a “machine gun” before the standoff last month that ended with the hostages escaping and the gunman’s death

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CDC expected to loosen mask guidance as early as next week as COVID case numbers drop

The CDC is planning to loosen its indoor mask guidance, setting benchmarks that local communities could look to before agreeing to lift mandates.

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Biden braces Americans for higher energy prices if Russia invades Ukraine

Gas prices could soar as much as 50 cents a gallon if Russia invades Ukraine and faces U.S. sanctions, some experts predict.

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This is how much sea levels are expected to rise in the US in the next 30 years

Scientists are now predicting that sea levels surrounding the U.S. will increase an additional 10 to 12 inches by 2050.

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Former cop charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights testifies

A former cop charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights took the witness stand in his own defense.

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US Ukrainian clergy, flocks show support amid Russia crisis

Religious leaders and members of the Ukrainian diaspora in the United States are growing increasingly alarmed over the threat of a Russian invasion to Ukraine and have stepped up efforts to show solidarity with their homeland

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Earth is heating up too quickly for these tiny organisms to adapt

As global temperatures steadily rise, our planet may be changing too quickly for some of nature's most wide-ranging organisms to adapt.

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Elon Musk gives about $5.7 billion in Tesla stock to charity

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says in a regulatory filing that he donated about 5 million shares of company stock worth roughly $5.7 billion to an unidentified charity in November

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Woman found dead in Manhattan apartment after being followed home, police say

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly followed a woman to her New York City apartment and stabbed her dozens of times with a knife early Sunday morning, prosecutors say.

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Poland prepares to accept Ukrainian refugees in case of war

Poland is the largest European Union nation to border Ukraine and the government is making preparations to accept Ukrainian refugees in the event of another Russian attack on that country

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Canadian police seize weapons cache after arresting protesters at US border blockade

[Breaking news update at 2:50 p.m. ET]

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US West's megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years

The West is in its worst drought in centuries, scientists reported Monday.

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Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times dismissed

Judge Jed Rakoff, the judge overseeing former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, said Monday afternoon that he will dismiss the suit, ruling Palin's team did not prove a key element of its case.

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Worst megadrought in 1,200 years caused by climate change: Study

The megadrought that as been plaguing the Southwestern U.S. for at least two decades has caused the region to experience its driest conditions in 1,200 years.

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Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito's fiancé, died from a gunshot wound to the head, medical examiner says

The cause of death of Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito whose disappearance caused a firestorm late last summer, was revealed Monday.

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WATCH: Oil delivery driver shovels snow for elderly woman

Susan C. Snow, 87, said she was moved to tears when she saw the deliveryman shovel the snowy steps.

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Biden assures Ukraine president US will respond 'swiftly' to Russian aggression

President Joe Biden spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday to assure him the U.S. would respond to Russian aggression.

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Black gay priest in NYC challenges Catholicism from within

Among Catholic priests in the U.S., few are Black and few are openly gay.

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Giuliani in discussions about testifying before Jan. 6 committee, say sources

Rudy Giuliani is in active discussions regarding testifying before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, sources confirm to ABC News.

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Ukraine's leader asks for evidence on new invasion warnings

Ukraine’s president is playing down warnings of a possible Russian invasion.

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Biden tells Ukraine's Zelensky that US would respond 'swiftly and decisively' to any further Russian aggression

President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a roughly hour-long call Sunday that the US would respond "swiftly and decisively" if Russia takes further steps toward invasion, according to a White House readout of the call.

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WATCH: Porcupine picks Super Bowl winner

A porcupine at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville, Washington, predicted the winner of Super Bowl LVI by choosing between two bags full of treats decorated with the logos of the teams.

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WATCH: Police block off area surrounding Ambassador Bridge

Aerial footage shows Canadian police blocking off the area surrounding the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border.

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Russia has surrounded Ukraine on three sides. Here's where an invasion could be launched

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Father pleads guilty in torture, starvation death of son

He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine

By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions.

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Judge nixes Maxwell's request to seal motions for new trial

Ghislaine Maxwell's bid for a new trial must be aired out in the open.

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Biden, Putin speak for 3rd time as US warns Russia could invade Ukraine soon

The two presidents spoke for the third time amid escalating tensions over Ukraine Saturday.

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Putin, Biden conclude hourlong call on Ukraine crisis

A Kremlin summary of the call suggested that little progress was made.

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US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin during Olympics

The U.S. said Friday that a Russian attack on Ukraine could begin during the Olympics.

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At least 7 British citizens and 1 American are being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan

At least eight Westerners have been arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan during different incidents in the last two months, CNN has learned, marking a sharp escalation of Taliban actions against Westerners living in the country.

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Africa 'on track' to control the Covid-19 pandemic, WHO says

African countries are on course to control the coronavirus and its emerging variants this year, the World Health Organization's regional head for the continent has said.

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Boy, 12, killed in Ireland after car he was driving collided with truck

A 12-year-old boy has died after the car he was driving collided with a truck in County Limerick, Ireland, early Friday morning, CNN affiliate Virgin Media News reported.

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FDA postpones meeting on Pfizer Covid vaccine for younger children over 'new data'

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is postponing the meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, originally scheduled for February 15, as "new data have recently emerged" regarding Pfizer and BioNTech's emergency use authorization request for their Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5.

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Webb telescope shares unexpected 'selfie,' first test images

The James Webb Space Telescope is setting up shop while it chills out a million miles from Earth.

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Cryptocurrency attracting Black, Latino investors and fans

Cryptocurrency attracting Black, Latino investors and fans.

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The difference between sex, gender and sexuality explained

The Winter Olympics has opened up conversations about sex, gender and sexuality. Figure skating is at the helm with the sport finally allowing women to compete as "women" rather than "ladies" -- a seemingly small change but an important one -- and figure-skater Timothy LeDuc being the first openly non-binary athlete to compete at the games.

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DC high schools receive bomb threats for 3rd straight day

Public high schools in Washington, D

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Canada's trucker protests are now doing the exact thing they supposedly aimed to stop

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Canada's trucker protests are the latest example of Covid-19 absurdity

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London police chief resigns amid series of scandals

London Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has resigned.

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Harvard faces lawsuit after 3 students claim sexual abuse by professor

Three graduate students in Harvard University's anthropology department are suing the school, claiming it failed to protect students from sexual abuse and career-ending retaliation by a professor, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

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Bob Saget's head injury death a tragic reminder of Natasha Richardson's

The death of "Full House" star Bob Saget from a head injury is both a cautionary tale and a reminder that it's happened before.

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Abortions in Texas fell 60% in 1st month under new limits

Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades

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See crocodile freed from tire after 6 years

The 13 foot reptile has finally been freed by an animal lover on the island of Sulawesi, according to Reuters.

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WATCH: ‘GMA’ kid correspondent gears up for big Super Bowl debut at Disneyland

Aubrey Anaya, 11, gets the experience of a lifetime and reporter advice from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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Microsoft tries to win over regulators for its massive Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft is trying to persuade regulators to approve its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard with a series of new app store commitments that it says will put the company "on the right side of history" as policymakers worldwide debate new laws to force competition open in digital marketplaces.

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Leading 2015 Paris attacks suspect says he killed no one

Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in a jihadist rampage that killed 130 people in coordinated attacks across Paris in November 2015, on Wednesday told a French court he had never killed or wounded anyone.

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Web traffic to Spotify's cancelation page spikes

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China misses trade targets it promised to Trump

China fell more than $213 billion short of its commitment to increase purchases of US goods and services that it made to then-President Donald Trump in 2020, according to a report released Tuesday.

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Parents of alleged school shooter have hearing to decide if they will face trial

Witnesses testify in a hearing that will decide if the two will head to trial.

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6-year-old among 4 shot at celebration of life service

A search was is ongoing in North Carolina for assailants who opened fire on a group of mourners, including a 6-year-old child, holding a celebration of life service.

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Second gentleman escorted out of DC high school because of 'security threat'

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff was escorted out of Washington, D.C., high school on Tuesday because of what the Secret Service said was a "security threat."

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Kamala Harris' husband ushered out of high school room after bomb threat

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff was ushered out of a room at a Washington, DC, high school by the Secret Service due to a bomg threat to the building, school officials told reporters at the event.

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2 of 3 Tennessee jail escapees killed in North Carolina police chase

Two inmates who escaped from a Tennessee jail were killed in a police chase in North Carolina after they allegedly robbed a store and stole a car, authorities confirmed.

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WATCH: Trudeau addresses protest

"A few people shouting and waving swastikas does not define who Canadians are,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in response to protests over COVID-19 restrictions.

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COVID-19 live updates: US cases drop 61% since January peak

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.7 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 900,000 Americans.

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Active shooter situation reported at Washington state supermarket, ATF says

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirms to CNN they received a call for assistance for an active shooter situation at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Richland, Washington.

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Ford suspends some production because of chip shortage

Ford shares were down about 1% in trading Monday after the company announced it is suspending or slowing production at several of its North American factories this week due to short supplies of computer chips.

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City council to review no-knock warrants after Amir Locke shooting

Minneapolis city council will target no-knock warrants in a public hearing following the fatal Amir Locke shooting.

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Buttigieg says 'we need to take a look at' a no-fly list for unruly passengers

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on CNN on Monday that "we need to take a look at" placing unruly passengers on a federal no-fly list as pressure mounts on the Biden administration to continue to address rising violence on airplanes.

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WATCH: Snow coats St. Joseph lighthouses in Michigan

Snow surrounding St. Joseph lighthouses in Michigan following a winter storm last week made for a serene wintry scene.

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Argument leads to fatal shooting in checkout line of grocery

An argument in the checkout line of a South Florida grocery store escalated.

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Mississippi soldier, missing in action in 1942, finally ID'd

A south Mississippi family has finally found answers to an eight-decade mystery.

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Reports of spyware use on key witness roil Netanyahu trial

The former Israeli prime minister is on trial on corruption charges.

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WATCH: Autobahn bridge demolished with series of explosions

Germany's 55-year-old Autobahn 45 bridge was brought down with a series of explosions.

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WATCH: US troops land in Poland

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division arrived in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion.

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Top GOP lawmaker criticizes Biden's Russia approach

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, criticized the Biden administration's approach toward Russia on Sunday

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Black worker at Confederate site raises race complaint

She said she filed a racial discrimination complaint with the EEOC.

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Camilla will be Queen: Elizabeth II uses Platinum Jubilee message to elevate Charles' second wife

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has used the historic milestone of her Platinum Jubilee to redefine the future of the monarchy, calling for the Duchess of Cornwall to be known as Queen Camilla when Charles becomes King.

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WATCH: Dolphins leap from waves alongside surfers

A pod of dolphins was seen leaping out of the water alongside the wave riders at a popular surf spot in California.

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WATCH: Maryland officer saves student from speeding car

A Maryland police officer narrowly pushed a student out of the path of a moving car that failed to stop at the crosswalk.

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Bipartisan bill would create push alert for active shooter incidents

A bipartisan group of Representatives introduced a bill to create a federal alert system for active shooter situations

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1 dead, 4 injured in shooting near Virginia Tech

One person was killed and four others were injured at a shooting in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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Pence: Trump 'wrong' to say I had right to overturn election

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Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti found guilty

Avenatti argued the evidence against him was insufficient.

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McConnell breaks with Trump over his latest vow if he wins the 2024 presidency

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) disagreed with Donald Trump's vow to pardon Jan. 6 rioters, should he return to the White House. CNN's Manu Raju reports.

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RNC votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger for roles on House Jan. 6 committee

The Republican National Committee on Friday voted to censure GOP Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their roles on the House Jan. 6 committee.

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South Dakota signs 1st anti-transgender sports law of 2022

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed the first anti-LGBTQ bill into law on Thursday.

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Some Trump endorsements spark frustration and fractures in the GOP

Donald Trump recently extended an enticing offer to Vernon Jones: drop your flailing gubernatorial bid to run for a US House seat in Georgia, and you'll earn the former President's endorsement.

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Chicago bracing for protests over release of former cop convicted of murdering teen

Jason Van Dyke served half of a roughly seven year sentence.

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Meta's market value just dropped by more than most companies are worth

Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, is on pace for what would be the worst trading day in its history as a public company.

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WATCH: If we only we all can be tucked into bed like this adorable hamster

Sweet dreams, little one!

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Melinda French Gates reportedly won't give bulk of her wealth to Gates Foundation

Melinda French Gates may be shifting her approach to how she gives away her vast wealth following her high-profile divorce last year from Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

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Biden signs bill to honor WWII Ghost Army soldiers

Members of two top-secret World War II military units referred to as the “Ghost Army” will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years after their service, under legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden

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US intel report gives more insight into possible cause of Havana Syndrome

An intelligence panel investigating the cause of a spate of mysterious incidents that have struck dozens of US officials across the globe has said that some of the episodes could "plausibly" have been caused by "pulsed electromagnetic energy" emitted by an external source, according to an executive summary of the panel's findings released Wednesday.

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Bob Dole to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday

Former GOP Sen. Bob Dole, a decorated World War II veteran and presidential candidate, will be buried with military honors on Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Teen's Tesla hack shows how vulnerable third-party apps may make cars

A German teenager says he found a vulnerability in an app installed in some Teslas, which allowed him the ability to unlock doors, flash headlights and blast music. The hack highlights the relative lack of oversight in apps that some drivers can download to their cars.

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CNN president resigns over consensual relationship with colleague

CNN president Jeff Zucker announced that he's resigning Wednesday for not disclosing a consensual relationship with a colleague.

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WATCH: Duchess Kate practices with England’s Rugby Team

The Duchess will become the patron of the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union.

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Whoopi Goldberg apologizes on-air for Holocaust comments

After apologizing on social media for her comments about the Holocaust, Whoopi Goldberg opened "The View" on Tuesday by addressing the situation again.

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Officer shot during active shooting on Bridgewater College campus, shooter in custody

State police were called to campus due to an active shooter incident where an officer was shot.

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Joe Rogan's path from reality host to Covid controversy king

If Joe Rogan wasn't already a household name before last week, he almost certainly is now.

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Police granted more time to question arrested Man United player

UK police have been granted more time to continue questioning a man in his 20s -- who is reported to be Manchester United football player Mason Greenwood -- according to a statement by Greater Manchester Police on Tuesday.

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