The first such call-up in Russia since World War II sent some Russians scrambling to buy plane tickets out of the country, and hundreds of people were arrested at anti-war demonstrations across the country.
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‘Art of the steal’: Trump accused of vast fraud in New York suit
Meanwhile, the Trump Organization is set to go on trial in October in a criminal case alleging that it schemed to give untaxed perks to senior executives.
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U.S. home sales slipped, prices grew more slowly in August
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in August for the seventh month in a row.
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Russia ‘shamelessly violated’ UN charter in Ukraine, Biden tells world leaders
The president also pledges $2.9 billion in global food security aid to address shortages caused by the war and the effects of climate change, in a speech to the UN General Assembly.
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Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal workers for holidays
The nation’s largest retailer and largest private employer said it’s in a stronger staffing position heading into the holidays than last year and is now focusing on hiring only seasonal workers, rather than permanent workers.
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Congress considers its strongest legislative response yet to Jan. 6 attack
Proposals to change the law governing electoral votes would make it harder for lawmakers to object if they don’t like the results of an election and would clarify laws that could allow a state’s vote to be delayed.
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Biden at UN to call Russian war an affront to body’s charter
White House officials say the crux of President Joe Biden’s visit to the U.N. this year would be a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
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What kept Iran protests going after first spark?
Protests have erupted across Iran in recent days after a 22-year-old woman died while being held by the morality police for violating the country’s strictly enforced Islamic dress code.
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Fiona threatens to become Category 4 storm headed to Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona is blamed for causing at least four direct deaths in its march through the Caribbean.
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FDA concedes delays in response to baby formula shortage
A report from the agency says outdated data-sharing systems and inadequate staffing and training among its food inspectors were only some of the factors that led to the ongoing issue.