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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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Emboldened by Ukraine's Grit, U.S. Wants to See Russia Weakened

Emboldened by Ukraine's Grit, U.S. Wants to See Russia Weakened

By Marc Santora, John Ismay and Rick Gladstone

Hours after the American secretaries of defense and state met with Ukraine's president in Kyiv, Russia hit at least five Ukrainian railway stations in rocket attacks.

With Deal for Twitter, Musk Lands a Prize and Pledges Fewer Limits

With Deal for Twitter, Musk Lands a Prize and Pledges Fewer Limits

By Mike Isaac and Lauren Hirsch

The world's richest man succeeded in a bid to acquire the influential social networking service, which he has said he wants to take private.

Texas Court Halts Execution of Mother Convicted of Killing Child

Texas Court Halts Execution of Mother Convicted of Killing Child

By J. David Goodman

Melissa Lucio had long maintained her innocence. New evidence and expert testimony emerged casting strong doubt on her guilt.

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Biden Announces Ambassador Pick for Ukraine After Months of Delay

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Biden Announces Ambassador Pick for Ukraine After Months of Delay

By Michael Crowley and Edward Wong

The U.S. Embassy, which closed just before Russia's invasion, could reopen "over a couple of weeks," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

No Matter How You Feel About Masks, You Should Be Alarmed by This Judge's Decision

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No Matter How You Feel About Masks, You Should Be Alarmed by This Judge's Decision

By Lawrence Gostin and Duncan Hosie

The ruling could prevent the federal government from nimbly responding to future pandemics.

Today's Videos

U.S. Says It Wants Russian Military 'Weakened'

Video Video: U.S. Says It Wants Russian Military 'Weakened'

By Associated Press

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to reporters Monday after a trip to Ukraine. Mr. Austin said the United States hopes to see Russia's military capabilities reduced so that "it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine."

Fires Break Out at Russian Oil Depots Near Ukrainian Border

Video Video: Fires Break Out at Russian Oil Depots Near Ukrainian Border

By The Associated Press and Reuters

Large fires ripped through oil depots in Bryansk, Russia, a key logistical hub in the country's war effort.

Coronavirus Outbreak Sparks Panic Buying in Beijing

Video Video: Coronavirus Outbreak Sparks Panic Buying in Beijing

By The Associated Press

Beijing's residents stocked up on food and necessities after a rising number of Covid cases in the capital prompted lockdown fears.

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