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Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2022 03:12
When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into "special combat readiness,'' the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.
Over 100 firefighters battle Maverick Square fire
Boston - 28 Feb 2022 17:46
Around 25 people were reportedly displaced by the blaze; one resident had to be rescued from the second floor. The post Over 100 firefighters battle Maverick Square fire appeared first on Boston.com.
Accidental shooting kills 4-year-old Georgia boy in Publix parking lot
NY Daily News - 28 Feb 2022 05:14
A 4-year-old boy was killed by in an accidental shooting in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store in DeKalb, Georgia, authorities said Sunday.
Ukraine: 352 civilians have been killed amid Russian invasion
The Week - 28 Feb 2022 04:37
Ukraine's Interior Ministry said on Sunday that at least 352 civilians have been killed since the Russian invasion of the country began on Thursday. The victims include 14 children. The ministry, which did not reveal how...
Hundreds gather in Ukrainian Village to protest Russian invasion of land where many have relatives. 'It's a country we love.'
Chicago Tribune - 28 Feb 2022 03:07
Hundreds gather in Chicago's Ukrainian Village to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
'Rain Bomb' Hits Northeastern Australia, Killing at Least 8
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2022 03:15
Days of downpours have pummeled Queensland, with flooding worsening in the state capital, Brisbane. The state premier described the wild weather as "waves of water just coming down."
U.S. official: Belarus is preparing to join Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Week - 28 Feb 2022 05:53
Belarus is getting ready to deploy troops to help Russia with its invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. official told reporters on Sunday evening. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are ...
WATCH: More than 100,000 attend anti-war protest in Berlin
ABC News - 28 Feb 2022 04:25
Over 100,000 people turned out in Berlin to demonstrate against Russia's invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Airspace over Ukraine still being contested amid Russian invasion, senior US defense official says
Fox News - 28 Feb 2022 02:54
The airspace over Ukraine is still being contested as Ukrainian forces continue to fight back against the Russian invasion, according to a senior U.S. defense official on Sunday.
Putin is facing stiffer opposition than expected -- both inside and outside Ukraine
CNN - 28 Feb 2022 15:41
Five days into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it seems things haven't gone exactly to plan for Vladimir Putin so far.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Russia's advance 'slowed by Ukrainian forces:' UK says
New York Post - 28 Feb 2022 15:23
Follow the latest news updates of the war in Ukraine with the New York Post's live coverage.
Experts: Ukrainian resistance 'remarkable' but Russia still holds major advantage
Fox News - 28 Feb 2022 14:36
Ukrainian forces have pulled off an extraordinary feat in holding off Russian forces for days, but President Vladimir Putin's superior manpower and weaponry will likely triumph at a substantial cost to the autocratic lea...
John Oliver dissects America's 'confusing and counterproductive' sex work laws
The Week - 28 Feb 2022 10:37
"Sex is a topic that historically we've not been very good at talking about," John Oliver said on Sunday's Last Week Tonight. And the sex topic he hoped to talk better about is sex work. "The concept is pretty simple," O...
New York should pull pension funds from Russian state-owned firms, assemblyman says
NY Daily News - 28 Feb 2022 05:16
Zebrowski said the comptroller's office should identify additional Russian state-owned businesses in which the pension funds have invested.
Major floods swamp Australia's east coast, claiming 7 lives
ABC News - 28 Feb 2022 04:56
Heavy rain brought record flooding to some east coast areas.
How an Indian company is transforming palm leaves into tableware
CNN - 28 Feb 2022 04:00
It's time for lunch in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and locals are crowding at Prahalad Tiffin Point, a popular roadside eatery serving regional staples like dosa and idli.
North Korea says it tested cameras for spy satellite
ABC News - 28 Feb 2022 03:49
It said the "important test” involved cameras for a reconnaissance satellite.
Former Miss Grand Ukraine joins Ukrainian military, warns Russian invaders will be killed
Fox News - 28 Feb 2022 03:07
The former Miss Grand Ukraine joined the Ukrainian military and has warned that anyone who crosses the border with the intention of invading will be killed.
Watch: Shocking video shows truck carrying US Mail plunge into Charles River
Boston - 28 Feb 2022 03:03
Hundreds of pieces of mail were pulled from the river. The post Watch: Shocking video shows truck carrying US Mail plunge into Charles River appeared first on Boston.com.
Hundreds die as Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine continues through weekend: 'It is terrible now'
NY Daily News - 28 Feb 2022 03:02
By the end of day four of the attack on Sunday, at least 352 civilians -- including 14 children -- had been killed, according to Ukraine's Interior Ministry.
Capitol ditches mask requirement ahead of State of the Union
ABC News - 28 Feb 2022 03:02
Face coverings are now optional for Biden’s State of the Union address.
10 Consequential Days: How Biden Navigated War, Covid and the Supreme Court
The New York Times - 28 Feb 2022 02:50
The dizzying events of the past week have pushed to the sidelines the congressional squabbling over President Biden's domestic agenda, and are already redefining the arc of his presidency.