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Europe
Russia's Victory Day takes on added significance because of the crisis in Ukraine
Victory Day is Russia's biggest holiday, marking the end of World War Two. In a speech in Red Square, President Vladimir Putin used the occasion to justify his attack on Ukraine.
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Health
Moderna requests FDA authorization for its COVID vaccine for very young kids
Moderna announced Thursday that the company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a low-dose version of its COVID-19 vaccine as the first vaccine for children younger than age 5.
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Europe
Civilians in southern Ukraine are trying to get away from the assault in Mykolaiv
Ukrainian soldiers are still hanging on in Mariupol while the country waits for more weapons from the U.S. In the southern port city of Mykolaiv, residents are fleeing the Russian attacks.
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Sports
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and packed full of action
There's been plenty of drama — on and off the court — and fans are loving it. The NBA had its highest TV opening playoff ratings in a decade.
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Europe
Russian warship is damaged but Ukraine and Russia offer different explanations
Ukraine says a Russian warship in the Black Sea has been "seriously damaged" by a Ukrainian missile attack. Russia's Ministry of Defense tells a different story.
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National
Brooklyn subway shooting suspect will have a court hearing on terrorism charges
Police in New York City say they're not sure why a man boarded a subway car during rush hour Tuesday morning and fired 33 times. Authorities have arrested Frank R. James but they don't know a motive.
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Europe
Russia says it is moving some troops away from Kyiv but U.S. officials are wary
The Russians are pulling some troops away from Ukraine's capital Kyiv. But what exactly does this mean? U.S. and Ukrainian officials suspect Moscow may just be pausing before another big offensive.
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Europe
Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine meet face to face for the first time in weeks
Russia and Ukraine say they're starting up peace talks — after many failed tries in various locales — in Istanbul. What do both sides want from the talks, and why is Turkey playing mediator?
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Health
Does it make sense for older people to get another booster against COVID-19?
With the FDA poised to OK another booster for people 50 and older, questions remain: Is the evidence strong enough to warrant a fourth shot, does the timing make sense, and will there be much demand?
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Europe
In Poland, Biden will be a short drive from the Ukrainian border
President Biden is spending time in Poland to show support for allies on NATO's eastern flank nervous about Russia's invasion of Ukraine — and grappling with an influx of refugees from the war.