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Russian troops leaving Kyiv area as Moscow focuses more on eastern Ukraine

A Ukrainian soldier stands in front of a destroyed Russian armored personnel carrier in a village on the frontline of the northern part of the Kyiv region on Monday. Russia says its troops are starting to withdraw from Kyiv, thought the Pentagon believes they will likely be deployed elsewhere in Ukraine. Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Russian troops leaving Kyiv area as Moscow focuses more on eastern Ukraine

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.

Russian troops leaving Kyiv area as Moscow focuses more on eastern Ukraine

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Europe

News brief: Russia's military moves, Shanghai lockdown, LinkedIn fake profiles

Russia is pulling some troops away from Ukraine's capital. Shanghai is going through a staggered COVID lockdown. A technology used to promote misinformation online enters the business world.

News brief: Russia's military moves, Shanghai lockdown, LinkedIn fake profiles

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News brief: Mariupol evacuees, COVID booster, J&J vs cancer patients

Resident flee as the battle for the Ukrainian city of Mariupol goes on. If eligible, should you get a second COVID booster? J&J is using a controversial bankruptcy maneuver to delay some lawsuits.

News brief: Mariupol evacuees, COVID booster, J&J vs cancer patients

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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?

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine meet face to face for the first time in weeks

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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?

Does it make sense for older people to get another booster against COVID-19?

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Europe

News brief: Ukraine war talks, Biden defends Putin comment, Jan.6 panel

Ukraine and Russia officials hold peace talks in Turkey. Biden says he was expressing "moral outrage" when saying Putin shouldn't stay in power. The Jan. 6 House panel takes new steps in the probe.

News brief: Ukraine war talks, Biden defends Putin comment, Jan.6 panel

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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.

In Poland, Biden will be a short drive from the Ukrainian border

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News brief: Virginia Thomas' texts, life in Kyiv, Biden visits Poland

Texts reveal how conservative activist Ginni Thomas tried to influence the 2020 presidential election. Ukrainian troops push back Russian forces near Kyiv. After NATO's meeting, Biden heads to Poland.

News brief: Virginia Thomas' texts, life in Kyiv, Biden visits Poland

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Europe

The state of the war: a month after Russia tried to claim an easy victory

It's been one month since Russia invaded Ukraine. With refugees fleeing, we examine how Ukraine has changed — plus the efforts of the Ukrainian military and civilian resistance.

The state of the war: a month after Russia tried to claim an easy victory

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Law

Former prosecutor says Donald Trump is 'guilty of numerous felony violations'

Mark Pomerantz, a former prosecutor who resigned amid a criminal probe into Donald Trump's business practices, said he thinks the former president should be tried by a jury on felony charges.

Former prosecutor says Donald Trump is 'guilty of numerous felony violations'

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Europe

News brief: Russia-Ukraine crisis, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Idaho abortion law

A month into the Russian invasion, the situation worsens in Ukraine. Biden's Supreme Court nominee faces a final day of senators' questions. A new Idaho law is modeled after the abortion ban in Texas.

News brief: Russia-Ukraine crisis, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Idaho abortion law

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Health

Moderna will ask the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6

Moderna says its low-dose pediatric vaccine appears to be safe and provide protection for kids ages 6 months to 6 years, and it is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization.

Moderna will ask the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6

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Europe

News brief: Biden to Brussels, Judge Jackson's record, Ohio's redistricting

NATO holds an emergency summit in Brussel. Biden's Supreme Court nominee faces a second day of questions from a Senate panel. Legal fights over Ohio's redistricting are about to come to a head.

News brief: Biden to Brussels, Judge Jackson's record, Ohio's redistricting

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Europe

Russia claims U.S. labs across Ukraine are secretly developing biological weapons

Russia's attempts to convince the world that its invasion of Ukraine is justified have mostly fallen flat in the U.S. But a recent disinformation campaign has gained some traction.

Russia claims U.S. labs across Ukraine are secretly developing biological weapons

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Asia

Investigators are trying to determine why a Chinese airline plane crashed

A China Eastern Airlines plane with 132 passengers and crew aboard crashed on Monday west of Hong Kong. Authorities don't yet know why the Boeing 737 went down.

Investigators are trying to determine why a Chinese airline plane crashed

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