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Ukrainian forces aren't backing down, 5 days after Russian attacks began

The Ukrainian military is continuing its defense of the capital Kyiv, while Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet on the border with Belarus to try to find a diplomatic way out of the conflict.

Ukrainian forces aren't backing down, 5 days after Russian attacks began

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News brief: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Ukrainians Flee, Germany's defense spending

Diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled for Monday. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing the country every day. The EU and Germany announced moves to support Ukraine.

News brief: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Ukrainians Flee, Germany's defense spending

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National Security

National security adviser Jake Sullivan told U.S. staffers in Ukraine to get out now

A senior U.S. military official gave additional details in a background briefing Friday on the intelligence that led the U.S. to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine in the coming days.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan told U.S. staffers in Ukraine to get out now

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The U.S. orders embassy staff in Ukraine to leave over fears of a Russian attack

The U.S. State Department has ordered almost all of its staff at the embassy in Kyiv to leave, according to an advisory issued Saturday. Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The U.S. orders embassy staff in Ukraine to leave over fears of a Russian attack

A senior U.S. military official said something was detected in recent days that sharply heightened concern that an invasion is coming.

The U.S. orders embassy staff in Ukraine to leave over fears of a Russian attack

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Weather

Storm brings freezing rain and snow to millions of Americans

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As a winter storm moves across the United States, Memphis, Tenn., has been one of the hardest hit places. Nearly a third of the Memphis areas lost power.

Storm brings freezing rain and snow to millions of Americans

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Asia

COVID protocols limit the guest list for the opening of China's Winter Olympics

Athletes in the parade of nations will filter into a mostly empty stadium. There's a limited guest list due to pandemic security, but Russian President Putin is expected to be among the VIPs.

COVID protocols limit the guest list for the opening of China's Winter Olympics

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Europe

News brief: Ukraine-Belarus border, Winter Olympics, storm hits Memphis hard

Russian troops hold military exercises in Belarus, across the border from Ukraine. The Beijing Winter Olympics officially open Friday. A storm brings freezing rain and snow to millions of Americans.

News brief: Ukraine-Belarus border, Winter Olympics, storm hits Memphis hard

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National Security

ISIS leader is killed in U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria, Biden says

President Biden said the counterterrorism operation took out ISIS leader Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. Biden said all Americans returned safely. An aid group says Syrian civilians were killed.

ISIS leader is killed in U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria, Biden says

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Law

Calls grow for Chicago officer who killed a Black teenager to face federal charges

"Sixteen shots and a cover-up" was the rallying cry after a video showed a Chicago police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. On Thursday, Jason Van Dyke gets an early release from prison.

Calls grow for Chicago officer who killed a Black teenager to face federal charges

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Europe

News brief: life in Ukraine, ex-Chicago cop leaves prison early, winter storm,

Amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, more U.S. troops will go to Europe. Ex-Chicago police officer who killed a Black teenager will leave prison early. A huge storm is sweeping across the nation's midsection.

News brief: life in Ukraine, ex-Chicago cop leaves prison early, winter storm,

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Europe

Russia's Putin accuses the U.S. of trying to drag him into war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the Ukraine crisis, accusing the U.S. of trying to lay a trap for Russia. Diplomatic talks continue.

Russia's Putin accuses the U.S. of trying to drag him into war

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Business

OPEC members to meet as crude oil prices reach 7-year highs

The OPEC oil cartel holds its monthly meeting Tuesday amid high prices driven by supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. Some analysts predict prices could go up to a $100 a barrel soon.

OPEC members to meet as crude oil prices reach 7-year highs

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Europe

News Brief: Putin says U.S. is stoking war, Black coach sues NFL, OPEC meeting

Heated rhetoric continues to define Russia-Ukraine relations. A class-action lawsuit filed against the NFL and three teams alleges racism in hiring practices. Crude oil prices reach seven-year highs.

News Brief: Putin says U.S. is stoking war, Black coach sues NFL, OPEC meeting

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Law

Judge rejects a plea deal on federal hate crime charges in Arbery's murder

A federal judge has denied a plea deal by a father and son in the hate crimes case stemming from the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man shot to death while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood.

Judge rejects a plea deal on federal hate crime charges in Arbery's murder

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Health

News brief: COVID kids' vaccine, Russian natural gas supply, Boris Johnson

A COVID vaccine for kids under 5 may be ready soon. There's concern Russia could weaponize its natural gas exports in retaliation for sanctions. Britain's prime minister meets with Ukraine's leader.

News brief: COVID kids' vaccine, Russian natural gas supply, Boris Johnson

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