World
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War in Ukraine Rallies Support in Congress for More Military Spending
WASHINGTON — From his perch as chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Representative Adam Smith, Democrat of Washington, has long lamented ...
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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens for Ukrainians Trapped in Russia’s Onslaught
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — Increasingly indiscriminate Russian shelling that has trapped and traumatized Ukrainian civilians magnified fears on Monday ...
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Why China Can’t Bail Out Putin’s Economy
In deciding to invade Ukraine, Vladimir Putin clearly misjudged everything. He had an exaggerated view of his own nation’s military might; my ...
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Once Victims in Southeast Europe, Jews Come to Aid Fleeing Ukrainians
CHISINAU, Moldova — At a synagogue in central Chisinau on Monday, an Israeli social worker, Omer Hod, had a flash of historical vertigo. Ms. Hod ...
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What the Opioid Crisis Took From People in Pain
Doctors didn’t think Brent Slone would survive his gruesome 2011 car crash. His car flipped after he swerved to avoid a stalled vehicle. His ...
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Baltics, in Russia’s Shadow, Demand Tougher Stance From West
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Demanding assurances that the Baltic States will not become Russia’s next battleground, Lithuania’s president firmly told ...
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Your Tuesday Briefing: Russia escalates attacks on civilians
We’re covering civilians in Ukraine caught in escalating attacks and new research warning of a less resilient Amazon rainforest. Russian forces ...
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Boise’s mayor, who championed Covid restrictions, says she faces violent threats and harassment.
Lauren McLean, the mayor of Boise, Idaho, said that she has faced “real and grave” threats during her term, which has been marked by aggressive ...
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Russia Keeps Up Attack, Again Halting Evacuation of Ukrainian Port City
KYIV, Ukraine —As Russia pursued its war against Ukraine in the face of determined resistance, a planned cease-fire and evacuation of civilians ...
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Proud Band of Ukrainian Troops Holds Russian Assault at Bay — for Now
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — The remains of a Russian Tigr fighting vehicle sat smoldering on the side of the road, as Ukrainian troops lounged outside ...