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Europe
There are signals that the Kremlin's objectives in Ukraine may be changing
A month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces appear not to be trying to take the capital Kyiv anymore. But there are increased attacks against the western city of Lviv and other cities.
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Europe
NATO exercises near Russia: Is it a show of force or a provocation?
Tensions between Russia and NATO countries may be higher than at any time since the cold war. Why would the U.S. and its allies stage war games right on Russia's doorstep in northern Norway.
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Health
Time change debate: Is it better to have extra sunlight in the a.m. or p.m.?
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously this month to make daylight saving time permanent. Now sleep scientists are weighing in and are suggesting that standard time would be a better choice.
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Politics
Jackson's confirmation hearing devolved into bickering among senators
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faced two long days of questions with the Senate Judiciary Committee, in a hearing that was at times combative and emotional.
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Law & Courts
Idaho will ban most abortions in the state as the governor signs Texas-style law
Most abortions will be illegal in Idaho in about a month — unless the courts intervene. A new law in Idaho is modeled after a Texas abortion ban that took effect in September.
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Health
Pfizer-BioNTech seek FDA authorization for 2nd COVID booster for older adults
Pfizer says it will soon submit data on a fourth COVID shot to the Food and Drug Administration. What is the case for another booster, and is there a downside to the approach?
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Europe
A look inside the war in Ukraine from the capital city of Kyiv
Talks between Russia and Ukraine continue Tuesday after a round of talks on Monday ended without a breakthrough. At the same time, Russian forces keep pressing in on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
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Law & Courts
Jury in the first Jan. 6 trial finds Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty
Members of the jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. It's the first trial stemming from the events of that day.
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Health
As the U.S. emerges from 2 pandemic winters, it's time to reboot some habits
The pandemic changed our daily habits. Early on people drink more, moved less and ate more. And many of these habits linger. Health experts say it's time to take stock of our daily habits.
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Politics
Biden's Supreme Court nominee meets with Senate leaders, judiciary panel members
The nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court took its first steps in Congress this week. How did the meetings with Senate leaders go, and what comes next?