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Ukrainian women prepare to mobilize in case Russia invades
Women play an outsized role in Ukrainian society -– including mobilizing in case Russia attacks urban areas. Women of all ages are learning self-defense and survival skills.
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Chen's performance puts him in a good position to win gold ahead of the free skate
American Nathan Chen dazzled in the men's figure skating short program at the Beijing Olympics. Chen, who stumbled in the same discipline at the last Olympics four years ago, set a world record.
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Popular Bollywood singer, Lata Mangeshkar, dies at 92
Lata Mangeshkar recorded more than 25,000 songs for Indian movie musicals. She died in Mumbai, where she had been hospitalized with pneumonia and COVID-19.
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As an international march draws support for Ukraine, what else can the U.S. do?
U.S. officials say Russia has about 70% of its military in place for a full invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, people in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv marched against Russian aggression on Sunday.
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A drawing purchased at a yard sale for $30 may be worth $10 million
The drawing has been identified as a previously unknown work by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer. It took three years to confirm its authenticity, which dates back to the 16th century.
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NBA great Shaquille O'Neal says gorillas are intimidated by him
At 7'1" and 325 pounds, Shaq was one of the biggest players in basketball history. In a recent episode of his podcast, Shaq revealed that anytime he goes to a zoo, gorillas are intimated by him.
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A 2nd trial is about to begin in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
The three white men sentenced to life in prison for murdering Ahmaud Arbery are now standing trial on federal hate crime charges. At issue is whether the men targeted Arbery because he was Black.
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Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'
The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.
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It's been a tough start at the Olympics for some U.S. athletes in Beijing
Many Olympic athletes competing in Beijing face tracks and terrain they've never competed on before because of COVID-19 limitations. They are scrambling to learn the turf during test runs.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits President Biden at the White House
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit Monday comes amid criticism of Germany for its handling of Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's border.
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Chicago's oldest house may be getting a new name soon
Built in the 1830s — the Henry B. Clarke House — may change its name to honor Bishop Louis Henry Ford who helped save the home.
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Consumer groups hope the FDIC will crack down on rent-a-bank schemes
With a top Trump-appointed banking regulator stepping down, consumer financial protection groups say the new head of the FDIC should crack down on lenders charging interest rates of 100% or more.