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Pfizer adds data to its request to get the OK for its COVID vaccine for young kids. Biden cautions Americans in Ukraine to leave. Truckers shut down border crossings between Canada and the U.S.
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Nathan Chen cements his legacy as the world's best figure skater
Nathan Chen wins gold in the men's figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics. He pulled off five quad jumps, and is the first U.S. man to win figure skating's top individual honor since 2010.
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Natural gas is playing a major role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
One of the strongest levers the U.S. has against Moscow is sanctions against key Russian commodities, like oil and gas. Earlier this week, President Biden warned that includes a natural gas pipeline.
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To reach peak inflation, how much longer do we have to go?
The latest inflation measurement for January is expected to show another sharp increase in consumer prices.
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McConnell breaks with RNC over its censure of 2 House Republicans
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House Republicans who serve on the panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
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Morning news brief
An ex-Ukrainian defense minister weighs in on tensions with Russia. The FDA restricts 2 drugs authorized to treat COVID. Flaws plague a tool meant to help low-risk federal prisoners win early release.
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Morning news brief
The U.S. weighs sending 5,000 troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia. COVID cases decline sharply in areas of the Northeast and Midwest. Sarah Palin faces off against The New York Times Monday.
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With omicron so transmissible, experts warn everyone to up their mask game
The CDC is expected to recommend that Americans to upgrade their masks to high-efficiency respirators. But how do you find one that fits you — and is legit?
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Russia and the West go into the third round of talks over the fate of Ukraine
A deep divide remains between Russia and NATO over Ukraine. There is hope that the third and final round of talks will bring a breakthrough.
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Morning news brief
In Atlanta, Biden will advocate for protecting voting rights. Some schools resume online classes because of COVID. The latest on the saga in Australia involving tennis star Novak Djokovic.