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Ohio TV reporter has his segment interrupted by his mom
Reporter Myles Harris of WSYX-TV in Columbus was taping a local crime story when his mom Sandi Harris pulled up in her car. He posted the surprise visit to his Instagram account.
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Archaeologists in the U.K. uncover a buried piece of art near the London Bridge
A team from the Museum of London Archaeology began excavating an 1,800-year-old Roman mosaic. It has intricate geometric and flower patterns and was probably located in an area with wealthy residents.
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Putin justifies Ukraine invasion as a 'special military operation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech to his nation, described the attack on Ukraine as an act of self defense.
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Morning news brief
Russian troops launched an anticipated attack on Ukraine. Biden says the world will hold Russia accountable. Putin accused the U.S. of ignoring Russia's demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO.
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How the U.S. benefits when China turns its back on Bitcoin
Until the middle of last year, most cryptocurrency mining took place in China. Then authorities pulled the plug. So Chinese bitcoin miners began moving their gear to U.S. towns like Kearney, Nebraska.
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Up for reelection, Uttar Pradesh's ruling party tells Indian voters crime is down
India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, has a long reputation for lawlessness. But the ruling party says it has dramatically reduced crime — and it's running for reelection on that issue.
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After months of escalation, Russia has begun an invasion of Ukraine
Not that Russia has invaded Ukraine, President Biden will meet with G7 leaders. President Biden warned of "a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering" from Russia's actions.
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Fla. Gov. DeSantis wants lawmakers to dismantle a minority voting district
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled legislature appear to be headed for a showdown over maps. Florida is redrawing its congressional districts.
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Cyberattacks against Ukraine have intensified in recent days
NPR's A Martinez talks to Lauren Zabierek, executive director of the Cyber Project at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center, about the cyber threats facing Ukraine.
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Many hospitals report delivering babies on 'Twosday': 2-22-22
One baby was born at Advocate Christ Medical Center outside Chicago. Another at a hospital in Burlington, N.C., in Room 2. And in Salt Lake City, two different hospitals delivered babies at 2:22.
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Scottish theater troupe puts on a show and breaks Guinness World Record
The entire show — from learning lines, choreography, making costumes, etc., was completed in less than 10 hours. They started Sunday morning and put on Return to the Forbidden Planet that evening.
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Michigan aims to improve maternal and infant health
Black doulas are setting out to help change the dramatic Black infant mortality rate. In Michigan and across the country, Black infants die far more frequently than white babies.