'The last straw': Former oligarch on renouncing Russian citizenship

CNN's Hadas Gold speaks to Leonid Nevzlin, a former oligarch who moved to Israel nearly 20 years ago, on his decision to publicly renounce his Russian citizenship.

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Pentagon links leadership failures to violence at bases

Military bases with a high risk for sexual assault, harassment and other such harmful behaviors often have leaders who don’t understand violence prevention, don’t make it a priority and focus more on their mission than on their people

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As violence hits Tel Aviv suburb, Israel vows tough response

A wave of violence in Israel has raised concerns among political leaders and analysts about escalating attacks.

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Scientists sequence the complete human genome for the first time

In 2003, the Human Genome Project made history when it sequenced 92% of the human genome. But for nearly two decades since, scientists have struggled to decipher the remaining 8%. Now, a team of nearly 100 scientists from the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium has unveiled the complete human genome -- the first time it's been sequenced in its entirety, the researchers say.

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UN chief names panel to probe companies' climate efforts

The head of the United Nations has announced the appointment of an expert panel to scrutinize companies’ efforts to curb climate change

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Prosecutor: Brit's brutality uncommon even for Islamic State

Prosecutors told a federal jury that a British national on trial for terrorist acts that resulted in the gruesome deaths of four American hostages had a reputation for outsize brutality

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'This city is crying as it mourns its war dead': Amanpour visits Kyiv suburb

Christiane Amanpour reports from Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv, the subject of ongoing bombardments despite Russia's pledges of de-escalation.

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Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe

A cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military agencies shortly after Russia’s invasion also knocked offline tens of thousands of broadband internet users across Europe, the satellite owner disclosed Wednesday

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The double standard with Hunter Biden's laptop is worse than you think

"Attorney General Garland, do your job -- so that we can do ours," declared an exasperated Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia on Monday night as part of her work as a member of the January 6 House select committee. Luria and others on the committee expressed frustration with Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice still not acting on the December 14, 2021, vote by the House recommending criminal charges against former Donald Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for defying a congressional subpoena.

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Biden gets 2nd booster after outlining dire need for COVID funding

Biden speaks on Wednesday afternoon about the state of the pandemic.

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Pluto has giant ice volcanoes that could hint at the possibility of life

Images of Pluto captured by NASA's New Horizons mission have revealed a new surprise: ice volcanoes.

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Late season cold front ends in the Northeast today

The Northeast is expected to start warming up by Thursday.

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Emotions boil over as driver charged in crash that killed 4 at homeless camp

A 24-year-old man was under arrest after police alleged he killed four people when his car left a roadway and slammed into a homeless encampment in Salem, Oregon.

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Florida, other states challenge CDC transit mask rule

Florida and 20 other states have sued to halt the federal government's pandemic requirement that people wear masks on planes, trains and other public transport

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We're nearing a recession, if this always-accurate indicator is right again

The bond market just flashed a warning sign that has correctly predicted almost every recession over the past 60 years: an inversion of the US Treasury note yield curve.

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US still skeptical of peace talks as Russia claims to pull back from Kyiv

The U.S. is still skeptical that Russia is engaging genuinely in negotiations with Ukraine to end its month-long war against its neighbor.

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Fully vaccinated Princess Cruises ship docks with multiple COVID cases aboard

A Princess Cruises ship arrived in California Sunday with multiple passengers and crew members aboard who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Biden clarifies comment that Putin 'cannot remain in power'

President Joe Biden is continuing to clarify his seemingly unscripted suggestion Saturday in Poland that Russian President Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power."

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Temperatures unheard of in parts of Antarctica shocked scientists

Scientists were shocked this month when a research station in Antarctica reported extraordinarily warm weather.

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12-year-old girl vanishes after telling dad she was taking walk

As the search for a missing 12-year-old Arizona girl entered its second week, the child's mother spoke out, saying, "I'm scared to death."

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Ring camera captures car swerving before plowing into home

In Jacksonville, Florida, a neighbor's Ring surveillance camera caught the moment a car crashed into a home across the street. The driver, passenger, and a woman sitting on the home's front lawn were transported to the hospital and are recovering.

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Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year

The television audience for the Academy Awards appears to be up from last year's record low, but is still not at the level that the annual awards show is accustomed to

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Jared Kushner expected to appear before January 6 committee

Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former senior adviser to then-President Donald Trump, is expected to appear this week before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, according to two sources familiar with the planning.

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See the best red carpet fashion from the 2022 Oscars

For the 94th annual Academy Awards, celebrities brought their fiercest fashion.

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Standout looks from the Oscars 2022 red carpet

Celebrities are arriving on the red carpet for Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony.

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El Salvador proclaims state of emergency as homicides soar

El Salvador's legislative assembly approved a state of emergency law early Sunday to tackle a spiraling homicide rate -- driven by gangs Barrio 18 and MS-13 -- after the country's police forces reported 62 homicides on Saturday.

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WEB - LINK - OSCARS LIVE BLOG

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7 potential historic wins to watch for at the Oscars

Potential wins include an important first for women and an EGOT.

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Blinken meets Israel, Arab partners as looming Iran deal rattles ties

The Biden administration may have to contend with another foreign policy crisis over the Iran nuclear deal.

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Max Verstappen claims first win of F1 season after enthralling battle with Charles LeClerc at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling battle with Charles LeClerc.

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US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

He was convicted of lying to federal authorities about illegal campaign donation

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Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors NBA game expected to 'resume soon' after suspension due to fire, authorities say

Saturday night's NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors that was suspended following a fire at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena is expected to "resume soon," fire officials said Saturday night.

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Colorado wildfire forces evacuation orders for 19,000 people

The fire is in an area where a blaze destroyed 1,000 homes last year.

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F1 driver Mick Schumacher released from hospital after crash during qualifying of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Formula One driver Mick Schumacher said he was "OK" after he was transported to the hospital Saturday following a scary crash during the qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, according to a post from his Twitter account.

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8 takeaways from Biden's trip to Europe

President Joe Biden used a last-minute trip to Europe this week to rally the world's democracies and announce more actions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, while also causing a geopolitical stir with one of the final lines from his speech in Poland.

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Ex-UAW official pleads guilty to embezzling $2.2M from union

He admitting embezzled more than $2 million in union money.

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Ukrainian family: 11-year-old girl shot in face by Russian soldier

CNN's Ivan Watson reports from inside a children's ward in Ukraine and talks to an 11-year-old girl who was shot in the face by a Russian soldier.

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14-year-old boy dies after falling from amusement park ride

Deputies responded to a 911 call after the boy fell off the Orlando FreeFall, the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at a height of 430 feet, according to the park.

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'Increasing information' corroborating existence of mass graves in Mariupol

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Massive Antarctic ice shelf collapses as temperatures soar to 40F above normal

An ice shelf in Antarctica nearly the size of Los Angeles disintegrated in mid-March within days of extraordinary warmth on the continent, scientists say.

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Former Rudy Giuliani associate pleads guilty to wire fraud

Lev Parnas admitted he gave false information to potential investors.

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J.K. Rowling hits back at Putin after he likened Russia to her in rant against cancel culture

J.K. Rowling has hit back at Vladimir Putin after the Russian President compared the West's treatment of his country to a public backlash faced by the Harry Potter author.

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What the children's books Ted Cruz referenced at Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing really say

Ted Cruz thrust several books into the spotlight after his puzzling line of questioning at Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

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WATCH: Ukrainian navy claims sinking of Russian ship

The Ukrainian navy said it sunk the Russian ship Orsk on Thursday morning near the Ukrainian port city of Berdyansk.

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General breaks down how Ukrainians are beating Russian forces

Retired Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks breaks down how the advantages the Ukrainian military hold play a role in their ability to fight back against Russian forces.

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Biden holds news conference following meeting with European leaders, Zelenskyy's plea

President Joe Biden participates in a news conference in Brussels after meeting with European leaders on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Nearly half of foreign businesses in Hong Kong are planning to relocate

Foreign businesses have for decades reaped the benefits of setting up shop in Hong Kong, a historically stable, expat-friendly finance hub at the doorstep of mainland China.

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US formally declares Russian military has committed war crimes in Ukraine

The US government has formally declared that members of the Russian armed forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement Wednesday.

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Madeleine Albright, 1st female secretary of state, dead at 84

Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as secretary of state, has died from cancer at age 84, according to her family.

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Ukrainian refugee shows CNN pictures of their destroyed home

CNN's Miguel Marquez spoke to Ukrainian refugees in a Romanian shelter about their decision to flee their country and the struggles they face.

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Griner seen by US consulate in Russian detention facility

The WNBA star is said to be in "good condition."

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Mackenzie Scott has given $3.8 billion to 465 organizations since June

Mackenzie Scott said Wednesday she has donated more than $3.8 billion to 465 organizations since June.

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Judge renders split verdict for 'Cowboys for Trump' founder charged in Jan. 6 riot

A judge handed down a split verdict Tuesday to the founder of the group "Cowboys for Trump," who was the second defendant to be tried in connection to the Jan. 6 attack.

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Tornadoes toss truck, send shoppers fleeing in Texas

At least 20 tornadoes have been reported across Texas and Oklahoma. Local officials have reported minor injuries and no fatalities.

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COVID-19 infection increases risk of developing diabetes up to 1 year later: Study

COVID-19 survivors are at increased risk of being newly diagnosed with diabetes up to one year after recovering, a new study suggests.

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Trial of Theranos executive Sunny Balwani to begin

The trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the ex of convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and an executive at the company, is set to begin after COVID-19 related delays.

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Biden's risk-averse approach to Russia could create greater threat, experts say

They say an "emboldened" Putin might be more dangerous than added NATO support.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings live updates: Nominee thanks family, God

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, faces confirmation hearings Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Google settles with 6 engineers who alleged they faced retaliation for organizing

Google has reached a settlement with six engineers who alleged the company unlawfully retaliated against them over their workplace organizing efforts.

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Former Trump personal assistant appears before Jan. 6 committee

Former President Trump's personal assistant in the White House, Nick Luna, appeared virtually on Monday before the House Jan. 6 committee, sources tell ABC News.

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Strong tornadoes could affect major Southern cities

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) chooses its words carefully. And when they say, "A regional severe weather outbreak -- including potential for significant/damaging tornadoes -- remains evident," they believe a dangerous and robust storm system is taking shape.

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Fact check: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson child porn sentences 'pretty mainstream'

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's sentences for child porn offenders are in line with many others handed down by GOP-appointed judges and deemed "mainstream" by experts.

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Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection, Supreme Court says

Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with an infection, the Supreme Court announced in a statement.

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Rare snake found in Alabama for just the second time in 60 years

For only the second time in more than 60 years, the elusive Eastern indigo snake has slithered into Alabama.

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WATCH: Huge smoke plumes from fire in marsh near Liverpool

Dark smoke was seen billowing from a fire that broke out on Parkgate marshland in England.

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WATCH: Lightning flashes across Manhattan sky

Lightning arced through the night sky over Manhattan as thunderstorms moved through the region.

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Biden administration formally determines Myanmar's military committed genocide

The Biden administration has formally determined that Myanmar's military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a US official told CNN on Sunday.

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Top Senate Republican advises President Joe Biden ahead of NATO summit

As President Joe Biden heads to Brussels this week for an extraordinary NATO summit, Sen. John Barrasso said he wants Biden to "lead from the front."

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Judge: Same-sex marriage license denials violated rights

A former Kentucky clerk violated refused to issue two same-sex couples licenses.

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Detainee in Iran with triple nationality who was released as part of deal with UK is sent back to jail

One of the three detained British-Iranians who were released as part of a deal signed by the UK has been returned to jail in Tehran, his lawyer told CNN Friday.

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Minnesota public defenders reach deal to avert strike

A walkout could have brought much of the state court system to a standstill.

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Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

Worshipers at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga on Saturday subdued a man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet in what police said was a possible hate crime.

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WATCH: Pasta artist creates beautiful ravioli

Linda Miller Nicholson, founder of Salty Seattle, demonstrates the art of pasta making.

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'Madison is wrong': GOP backlash over Cawthorn grows after Zelensky insult

When House Republicans gathered on the baseball field Friday morning for their weekly practice, members were abuzz about one topic: Rep. Madison Cawthorn.

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Concern for WNBA star Brittney Griner grows as Russia extends her detention

Concerns in the U.S. over the wellbeing of Brittney Griner are growing as Russia extends the pre-trial detention of the WNBA star.

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Russian forces dig in outside Kyiv as Ukraine says their advance into capital city has been blocked

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US demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner

The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group

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What would a cornered Putin do next? CNN correspondent has a prediction

CNN National security correspondent David Sanger discusses the advantages and disadvantages of President Biden confronting Russian President Vladimir Putin on a personal level.

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Photographer recounts terrifying escape from Mariupol

Editor's note: Sergey Makarov, 34, a photographer from the city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine, told CNN about his experience surviving the Russian siege and his eventual evacuation.

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WATCH: Mother of Russian soldier pleads for end to bloodshed in Ukraine

A mother taking part in an anti-war protest, stopped to speak with ABC News’ James Longman.

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Putin's chilling speech a sign things aren't going to plan in Ukraine and could turn vengeful at home

Western leaders and security agencies are spending huge amounts of resources on getting into Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. It's a futile exercise -- at times when the West has thought Russia's war in Ukraine might be losing steam, Putin has doubled down, sending his forces to bomb maternity hospitals and shelters harboring children.

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Biden calls Putin a 'murderous dictator' and 'pure thug'

President Joe Biden on Thursday called Vladimir Putin a "pure thug" and "murderous dictator," his latest pointed attack against the Russian President as the war in Ukraine rages on.

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How natural gas contributes to Russia's global influence

It is not just with military might that Russia impacts the world, the country has vast oil and gas reserves. With much of Europe relying on Russian gas, Putin's pipeline diplomacy now has its sights on China.

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Retired brig. general: This weapon is Zelensky's no-fly zone

Retired Brig. Gen. Steven Anderson talks with CNN's Brianna Keilar about what President Zelansky needs in order to fulfill his no-fly zone.

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Biden calls Russia's Putin a 'war criminal' over invasion of Ukraine

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” on Wednesday as Russian forces attack civilian areas in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Citi's response to abortion bans: We'll pay for workers to travel

After a number of US states passed laws severely restricting access to abortions, Citigroup this week said it is providing employees with travel benefits to facilitate access to abortion clinics.

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Lyft details fuel surcharge to help offset rising gas prices

Lyft will add a fuel surcharge of 55 cents to each ride given by its drivers to help offset surging gasoline prices

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Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come

Officials are working to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s.

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The Eiffel Tower is now 20 feet taller. Here's why.

A new antenna was attached to the top of the iconic structure in Paris, bringing its height to 1,082.68 feet -- roughly 20 feet taller than before, according to Reuters.

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7.3-magnitude earthquake hits coast off Japan's Fukushima prefecture

A tsunami warning was issued by Japanese officials Wednesday following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, where a 2011 quake caused a disaster at a nuclear power plant.

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Biden to mark reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act at White House event

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday afternoon at the White House to mark the long-stalled reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy to plead for more US help in virtual address to Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to deliver an address to Congress on Wednesday at 9 a.m. as he implores the West to do more to help Ukraine against Russia.

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Sex traps can lure thousands of male giant hornets to their death, study finds

Watch out giant hornets, your next mating could be your last.

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US seeks regional approach to migration and asylum seekers

The U.S. is faced with the likelihood of eventually reopening its southern border to asylum seekers, and the government is urging allies in Latin America to shore up their immigration controls and expand their own asylum programs

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No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings

A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against the Chicago police officers who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez during foot pursuits within days of each other last year

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WATCH: Soldier surprises his waitress mom at her workplace, and she has the best reaction

Adam Mazzeo, a US Army soldier stationed in Riverside, California, surprises his mom at the restaurant where she works in Rochester, New York, after not seeing her in eight months.

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Guilty plea for Seattle man who tried to join Islamic State

A Seattle man has pleaded guilty to a terrorism-related charge after being arrested while trying to board a flight to join the Islamic State group

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Man, 2-year-old child die in drive-by shooting in Tuscaloosa

Authorities say they're looking for three people after someone in a vehicle pulled up to a home in Tuscaloosa and opened fire, leaving a man and a 2-year-old child dead

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Trump accused of breaking campaign laws by teasing 2024 run

A pro-Democratic super PAC says former President Donald Trump violated federal campaign laws by raising and spending money for another run for the White House without officially filing his candidacy

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Ford will start shipping Explorers without all the parts — and add them later

The auto industry has a saying: You can't build a car with 99% of the parts. But the computer chip shortage is proving that adage wrong.

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Severe weather forecast in South, wildfires in West

Snowstorms and rain will hit the East Coast and South, while wildfires spark in the West.

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William Hurt, star of 'Broadcast News,' 'Body Heat,' dies

William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died

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List of winners of the 2022 British Academy Film Awards

Winners have been announced at the British Academy Film Awards

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'Putin is frustrated': National security adviser on what military base attack reveals

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the deadly Russian airstrike on a large military base near Lviv, Ukraine, which was only miles from the Polish border, shows that Vladimir Putin is frustrated with his forces' progress.

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WATCH: Zelenskyy visits military hospital

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital, meeting with medics and injured soldiers and presenting medals for their service amid Russia's invasion of the country.

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WATCH: US journalist recounts attack while being treated at Kyiv hospital

A wounded U.S. journalist in Kyiv, Ukraine, describes the attack that he says injured him and killed photographer and filmmaker Brent Renaud.

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Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

The 44th president is "feeling fine" other than a scratchy throat, he said.

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BAFTA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners

The 75th British Academy of Film Awards are being presented Sunday.

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Congress votes to renew landmark domestic violence law

The 1990s-era law extends protections to victims of domestic and sexual violence

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time FIFA record after scoring his 806th career goal

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 806th career goal in Old Trafford on Saturday, breaking FIFA's all-time record for most goals in competitive matches in men's football history.

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Russia warns US it would fire on weapon shipments to Ukraine, raising risk of direct confrontation

The Russian assault across Ukraine raged Saturday as explosions were heard in Kyiv and fighting intensified around the capital. Hours later, Russia warned the United States that it would fire on weapon shipments to Ukraine, raising the risk of direct confrontation between Moscow and a NATO country.

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Elections official in Michigan charged with ballot tampering

Authorities allege she purposely broke a seal on a ballot container.

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Ex-Columbus Zoo CEO to repay $400,000 audit said he owed

Audits found improper spending and questionable business practices.

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It's time to 'spring forward' this weekend in most of the US

Even though winter doesn’t slip away until next weekend, time has its marching orders

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Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day, the biggest mass execution in decades

Saudi Arabia executed 81 men on Saturday, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian, for terrorism and other offenses including holding "deviant beliefs," authorities said, in the biggest mass execution in decades.

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'This is different': Why internet backbone services are cutting off Russia

Big tech platforms have joined the global backlash against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, with Facebook, Google, Twitter, Spotify, Netflix and others placing at least partial restrictions on Russian content — if not exiting (or getting themselves blocked) altogether.

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Russia steps up legal fight against isolation in sports

Russia has stepped up its legal fight against isolation in sports because of the war in Ukraine

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Decoding the language around Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has devastated the country, killing hundreds of civilians, sparking a humanitarian disaster and resulting in a wave of sanctions from the West.

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Emmett Till relatives seek renewed probe of '55 lynching

Relatives of Emmett Till are asking authorities to reverse their decision to close an investigation of his 1955 lynching and instead prosecute a white woman at the center of the case

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Quarantined students in China beg for help

China is fighting its biggest Covid-19 outbreak since the early days of the pandemic, with discontent spreading on social media after one university cluster left students reportedly without access to bathrooms or drinking water.

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Victims of opioid crisis confront family behind OxyContin maker at emotional hearing

Victims of opioid abuse and their families on Thursday confronted members of the family behind OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, recounting their immeasurable loss and pain caused by the highly addictive painkillers.

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Trial opens for ex-USC coach in college bribery scandal

A former water polo coach at the University of Southern California is on trial for his alleged role in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal

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These are the missile defense systems the US sent to Poland

The two missile defense systems that the US delivered to Poland this week are part of a weapons system upon which the US military has heavily relied for nearly 40 years.

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MLB, players agree to negotiate on international draft

Major League Baseball and its locked-out players have agreed to negotiate on an international amateur draft, paving the way for renewed economic talks

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WATCH: Cow deemed too tiny for slaughter adopted and loved by family who raised him

Delbur, the cow, loves opening gates, licking farm tools, taking naps on the pasture, and getting into trouble, just like a puppy.

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Russia owes Western banks $120 billion. They won't get it back

Goldman Sachs is the first major Western bank to get out of Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. More are likely to follow at a cost of tens of billions of dollars.

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Calls to suspend gas taxes across US grow as prices surge

A growing number of governors and state lawmakers across the U.S. are calling for the suspension of gas taxes to provide relief to motorists from record high prices

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House committee makes allegations of potential 'criminal conduct' by Amazon

House committee alerts DOJ of potential 'criminal conduct' by Amazon

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First sign of oil price relief: UAE says it wants OPEC to increase production

The oil market has been stretched incredibly thin, with few producers willing — or able — to replace Russian barrels banned by the United States and shunned by others. Enter the United Arab Emirates, which suggested it may be coming to the rescue.

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MiGs for Ukraine: Who will send them -- and how?

The action could invite Russian retaliation.

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US steps up intelligence and surveillance efforts on North Korea following multiple missile launches

The United States is increasing its readiness in the Indo-Pacific region against North Korea, intensifying "intelligence, readiness and surveillance collection activities" related to North Korea following recent ballistic missile launches by Pyongyang, US Indo-Pacific Command announced Wednesday.

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Dems pushing Ukraine aid, $1.5T budget package through House

Democrats are beginning to push $13.6 billion in aid for besieged Ukraine and European allies through the House

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WATCH: Mic'd-up toddler shares hilarious commentary while epically skiing through trees

"I'm a crazy girl," exclaims 3-year-old Adia as she gracefully glides through the snow, and weaves through trees at the Fernie Alpine Resort.

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Poland offers all its MiG-29s to US to send to Ukraine, free of charge

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WATCH: Northern lights, International Women's Day, and Ukraine: World in Photos, March 8

A look at the top photos from around the globe.

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Apple unveils first budget 5G iPhone

At its first product event of the year on Tuesday, Apple unveiled an upgraded iPad Air, a new desktop computer and a powerful new Mac chip. But the standout product was a new budget iPhone with access to 5G networks.

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Guy Reffitt, 1st accused Capitol rioter to stand trial, found guilty on all counts

A Texas man who is the first to stand trial in the prosecution of those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was found guilty on all charges Tuesday.

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Rodgers reportedly agrees to stay with Packers next season

Aaron Rodgers is planning to come back to the Green Bay Packers for an 18th season, a move that keeps the reigning MVP quarterback off the trade market and answers the question that had dominated NFL offseason discussions

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Congress will draft legislation suspending trade relations with Russia and banning energy imports

A powerful, bipartisan group in Congress announced Monday that it would craft legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, and grant the White House the authority to increase tariffs on the two countries, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Texas county finds 10K uncounted ballots from primary day

Officials say about 10,000 mail ballots were tabulated but not counted in Texas’ most populous county on the day of last week's election, adding to the delay in determining some winners in the nation’s first primary of the 2022 midterms

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Red-hot prices at the gas pump set to soar even higher. Here's why

The national average of $4.06 a gallon is up 45 cents from a week ago, AAA said.

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A modern Churchill? Zelenskyy praised as war communicator

He stands as a mirror to the suffering and spirit of his people.

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Woman accused of hoax kidnapping was driven by 'narcissistic behavior,' sheriff says

Sherri Papini, the Northern California woman accused of faking her own kidnapping in 2016, was driven by her own "narcissistic behavior" in the hoax, Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson told Good Morning America on Monday.

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WATCH: Baby and puppy are inseparable best friends

Ford and Palmer are best friends for life!

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Convoy protesting COVID-19 mandates does beltway circuit

A large group of truck drivers and their supporters object to COVID-19 mandates.

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Firefighters battle 2 massive wildfires in Florida Panhandle

Panhandle is recovering from hurricane's destruction more than three years ago.

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Cuomo rips 'cancel culture,' hints at political comeback

He resigned over multiple sexual harassment allegations last year.

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American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus

American Express is the latest credit card company to announce it is ending its operations in Russia as its invasion into Ukraine escalates.

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April trial set for biracial man in fatal highway shooting

Charged with murder in the 2020 shooting of a teenage girl on a Georgia highway.

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Defiance and disobedience are flourishing in Russian-held Ukraine

While the Ukrainian military's resistance against Russia's invasion has been well-documented, the last few days have seen growing popular defiance of Russian forces. In the south of Ukraine, especially, there have been multiple protests in areas where Russian troops have arrived.

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IMF warns of economic fallout to Ukraine invasion

The International Monetary Fund said it would bring Ukraine's request for $1.4 billion in emergency financing to its executive board as early as next week, the IMF said Saturday.

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WATCH: 'Please help us, please start to do something,' says Ukrainian mayor

ABC News’ Diane Macedo spoke with the mayor of Rivne, Ukraine, Oleksandr Tretyak about the state of his city, and calls by Ukrainian officials for more assistance from Western nations.

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Etsy buyers purchase digital goods to help Ukrainian artists and small businesses. A Ukrainian weaver who usually makes belts is now making camouflage nets for troops

Weaver Olena Shevtsova sells handmade Slavic and Ukrainian patterned belts, sashes, scarves and even guitar straps online to support her family, but since Russian forces moved into her country, she's used her skills to help make camouflage webbing to protect Ukrainian troops.

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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin calls sanctions 'akin to a declaration of war'

Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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WNBA's Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges

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The Russian Tea Room in New York City suffers as Ukraine invasion escalates

The Russian Tea Room is a 100-year-old New York City icon that has long drawn in locals and tourists alike. In its heyday, the restaurant hosted such luminaries as choreographer George Balanchine, artist Salvador Dali and composer Leonard Bernstein, and it was featured in the movies "Tootsie," "When Harry met Sally" and "Manhattan."

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Capitol rioter from Idaho gets 4 years for attacking police

An Idaho man who hit a police officer with a pipe while storming the U.S. Capitol last year has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison

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Ukrainian drone enthusiasts sign up to repel Russian forces

“Kyiv needs you and your drone at this moment of fury!”

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CNN's Berman asks NATO chief: How can you be sure Putin won't attack a NATO nation?

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the alliance's current position in the Ukraine crisis following the latest round of Russian attacks targeting civilians and a nuclear power plant.

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California cop gets 6 years for shooting mentally ill man

A California police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for fatally shooting an unarmed mentally ill man nine times as the man drove slowly away from police in a wealthy San Francisco suburb

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Russia says it's blocking access to Facebook

Russia is blocking Facebook in the country, according to its communications regulator.

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Graham faces backlash for suggesting someone should assassinate Putin

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle quickly rebuked the suggestion.

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US Navy recovers wreckage of jet that crashed into aircraft carrier

The US Navy on Wednesday recovered from the bottom of the South China Sea the wreckage of a US military stealth fighter jet that crashed into the deck of a US aircraft carrier in January, the US Navy's 7th Fleet announced in a news release Thursday.

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RT America ceases productions and lays off most of its staff

The production company behind the American version of the Russian state-funded network RT laid off most of its entire staff on Thursday, according to a memo obtained by CNN.

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Amid war in Ukraine, US Marine detained by Russia faces urgent health needs

Trevor Reed's lawyer said he is coughing up blood several times a day.

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Ben & Jerry's sued after it stops making ice cream in Israel

Ben & Jerry's decision to stop manufacturing ice cream in Israel sparked a lawsuit from its Israeli distributor.

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WATCH: Zookeeper introduces her newborn baby to gorilla friend in adorable video

Mary Kate Findley, a zookeeper at Dallas Zoo, shared this touching video of her 20-year-old gorilla friend, Juba, looking through the glass to see her 2-month-old daughter, Olivia, for the first time.

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WATCH: This dad wakes up at 4am every day, so mom can get 8 hours of sleep

Eden Kim shared this touching video on TikTok, thanking her husband for ensuring she gets a good night's sleep. He told her, "Lack of sleep is the only burden I can take from you. So why would I not?”

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Senate passes major cybersecurity legislation to force reporting of cyberattacks and ransomware

The Senate on Tuesday passed major cybersecurity legation, moving one step closer toward forcing critical infrastructure companies to report cyberattacks and ransomware payments.

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DOJ announces task force to target Russian oligarchs' assets

President Biden announced the move in his State of the Union address.

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Burned ship carrying luxury cars has now sunk

The Felicity Ace, the cargo ship carrying cars and SUVs from brands including Audi, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini, has now sunk. It had caught fire February 16th and its crew abandoned the ship.

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Score one for the Bush family over Trump

On Tuesday night, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was forced into a May Republican primary runoff with George P. Bush, a victory for the Bush family in their long-running feud with former President Donald Trump.

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GOP wants to end Russian oil imports to US, boost production

Republican elected officials across the U.S. are criticizing President Joe Biden over his energy policies and want to ramp up domestic production as a way to help wean the nation and its allies off oil from Russia

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Rocket part expected to crash into moon on Friday in 'exciting' opportunity for scientists

A rocket part that's been careering around space for years is set to collide with the moon on Friday, and it will be the first time a chunk of space junk has unintentionally slammed into the lunar surface.

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How NATO's Article 5 could pull the US, allies into the Ukraine conflict

Ukraine shares its border with 4 NATO allies.

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Apple suspends all product sales in Russia

Apple has stopped selling all of its products in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, the company announced Tuesday.

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Russia holds drills with nuclear subs, land-based missiles

U.S. says Putin's move unnecessarily escalated an already dangerous conflict.

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WATCH: Hundreds wait to board at train station in Ukraine

Matt Gutman reports from the train station in Lviv, Ukraine, where hundreds of people are waiting to board to leave the country.

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WATCH: Long lines at Moscow ATMs amid sanctions

Long lines are developing at ATMs in Moscow, as international sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine impact Russia's economy.

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