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Morning news brief
A COVID vaccine for kids under 5 may be ready soon. There's concern Russia could weaponize its natural gas exports in retaliation for sanctions. Britain's prime minister meets with Ukraine's leader.
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Judge rejects a plea deal on federal hate-crime charges in Arbery's murder
A federal judge has denied a plea deal by a father and son in the hate crimes case stemming from the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man shot to death while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood.
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When it comes to Ukraine, the U.K. is following a course similar to the U.S.
As Russian forces continue to build up along the Ukrainian border, the United Kingdom says it is considering sending more of its own soldiers to the region to deter a potential invasion.
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Morning news brief
The U.K. may send more troops to Eastern Europe to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. New COVID cases are falling significantly nationwide. Massachusetts was hit the hardest by a weekend blizzard.
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China's ambassador to the U.S. warns of 'military conflict' over Taiwan
In his first one-on-one interview since assuming his post in Washington, D.C., last July, Ambassador Qin Gang has an unusually blunt message for the U.S.
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U.S. and Russian officials continue talks on how to ease the crisis with Ukraine
The U.S. and NATO delivered formal written responses Wednesday to a series of far-reaching Russian demands concerning Ukraine. The Kremlin's response so far seems skeptical.
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Morning news brief
How is Russia responding to diplomatic moves to lower tensions with Ukraine? Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, giving Biden a Supreme Court pick. The U.S. reports latest economic growth figures.
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A new version of the omicron variant has scientists on alert
Another version of omicron is spreading in Asia and parts of Europe. And it shows signs that it could be slightly more contagious than omicron. Where did this new variant come from?
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Morning news brief
An ex-Ukrainian defense minister weighs in on tensions with Russia. The FDA restricts 2 drugs authorized to treat COVID. Flaws plague a tool meant to help low-risk federal prisoners win early release.
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Uncertainty in the financial markets centers on inflation
The pandemic was marked by a surge in all kinds of investments — from stocks to Bitcoin. Now surging inflation is leading to steep falls across the markets.