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Russia had ‘no choice’ but to flee key city of Kherson, Ukraine says

Russia says its troops began pulling out of a strategic Ukrainian city on. That would represent a humiliating defeat in the grinding war.

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Russian court orders deportation of U.S. woman in assault case

(Reuters) – A Russian court on Thursday ordered the deportation of U.S. citizen Sarah Krivanek, who spent almost 11 months in detention in Russia on charges of assaulting her partner. The decision was taken at a hearing in the city

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Markets Soar on Signs of Slower Inflation

Stocks rallied and bond yields tumbled as investors reset their expectations for the pace of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve.

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Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change

Though Italy’s new prime minister vows to continue the country’s staunch support for Ukraine, much of the public is critical of Italian weapons deliveries and analysts say the government may waver. (Image credit: Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Plan to Protect Federal Supply Chain from Climate-Related Risks – The White House

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Plan to Protect Federal Supply Chain from Climate-Related Risks  The White House White House proposes rule requiring federal contractors to disclose emissions  Washington Examiner Biden’s U.S. climate wins face global test  E&E News White House Floats Climate Disclosure

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Ukraine Is Wary of Russia’s Kherson Retreat, Fearing a Trap

Ukraine urged caution about Russia’s announced withdrawal from the southern city, as U.S. officials estimated that 100,000 troops from each side had been killed or wounded since the war began.

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Is Yellowstone a Red-State Show? According to Fans, the Answer Is Complicated

In March 2018—three months before the hit Paramount Network drama Yellowstone debuted—an Alberta, Canada, woman who goes by the internet handle “Tori F.” began creating social media accounts under the heading “Yellowstone TV Fans.” Tori F. had been building fan

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Thousands Protest Against Inflation in France

The new demonstrations are a sign of the political turmoil facing European leaders as the region teeters on the brink of recession.

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Uganda ends school year early as it tries to contain growing Ebola outbreak

Since the outbreak began in September, eight children have died — and there is no approved vaccine. But doctors are hopeful that public health measures may be enough to stop the spread. (Image credit: Hajarah Nalwadda/AP)

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I’m a Military Widow. I’ll Lose My Benefits if I Remarry

Days after I buried my husband, a veteran of the Iraq War, I sat on the floor of my living room with a gray-haired volunteer who’d driven more than 70 miles to help me apply for surviving-spouse benefits. I was

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