President Biden said Washington doesn’t know exactly what happened, ‘but there is no doubt that the death of Navalny was a consequence of something Putin and his thugs did.’
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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Dispute may have led to mass shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade, police say
Police said they detained 3 juveniles but released 1 who they determined wasn’t involved in the shooting. No charges have been filed.
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Israeli forces storm main hospital in southern Gaza, saying hostages were likely held there
International law prohibits the targeting of medical facilities, but they can lose those protections if they are used for military purposes.
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Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials
Assuming the New York case remains on schedule, it will open just weeks after the Super Tuesday elections.
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Girls, boys to watch in the Maine basketball tournament
There is no shortage of intriguing storylines as the Maine high school basketball season enters the postseason. From undefeated teams to programs back in the playoff mix after years away, the boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments will have plenty of drama as the games shift to the Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Bangor’s Cross […]
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How did the Texas megachurch shooter buy a rifle despite her mental illness and criminal history?
Key questions remain about motive, and police have given no details about where and how she obtained the rifle in December.
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Biden warns House Republicans that opposing Ukraine funding would play into ‘Putin’s hands’
The president’s comments came after the Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Gaza mediators and others warn Israel of disaster if it launches ground invasion on Rafah
Israel says that Rafah, which borders Egypt, is the last remaining stronghold for the Hamas militant group in Gaza after more than four months of war.
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Putin urges Ukraine talks, hints at prisoner swap for Gershkovich in Carlson interview
It was the Russian president’s first interview with a Western media figure since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine 2 years ago.
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Israel plans to evacuate Palestinians crammed into southern Gaza city ahead of expected invasion
President Biden said Thursday that Israel’s conduct is ‘over the top,’ the harshest U.S. criticism yet of its close ally.