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Relatives honor Ruth Whitfield, 86, as a devoted mom, wife and grandmother

Monday, May 16, 2022

Whitfield's children and grandchildren share treasured memories and calls to action at the event with their legal team, led by prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

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The gunman had plans to continue his rampage, says Buffalo police commissioner

Monday, May 16, 2022

Had he not been stopped by police, Buffalo Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia told ABC News on Monday, the alleged perpetrator would have driven away in search of more victims.

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GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, Liz Cheney says

Monday, May 16, 2022

In the wake of the Buffalo supermarket shooting, Cheney is calling on Republican leaders to "renounce and reject" white supremacist views and those who hold them.

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Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with overwhelming support from the audience

Friday, May 13, 2022

Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk told NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage was a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country.

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Among the many losses of the war in Ukraine: nearly 5 million jobs

Thursday, May 12, 2022

The International Labour Organization says employment losses could increase to seven million if hostilities continue, but that rapid recovery would be possible if fighting were to stop immediately.

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German industrial giant Siemens is leaving Russia after nearly 170 years

Thursday, May 12, 2022

The company first arrived in Russia in 1851 to deliver devices for a major telegraph line. It primarily does maintenance work on high-speed trains these days — though it's now winding down operations.

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Ukraine tries its first Russian soldier for alleged war crimes

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova says 21-year-old Vadim Shishimarin shot and killed an unarmed man while fleeing from Ukrainian defense forces. He's in custody and could face life in prison.

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A fan-favorite band from Ukraine advances to the Eurovision grand final

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Ukrainian folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra will compete in the final round of the competition on Saturday. Their song "Stefania" is about the singer's mom, but has taken on new meaning during the war.

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Ukrainian journalists win a Pulitzer citation for their courage and persistence

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

At least seven journalists have been killed while covering the war in Ukraine, while many face shelling, shooting and detention on the job. They were recognized by the Pulitzer Prize Board on Monday.

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Lithuania designates Russia as a terrorist country, a global first

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The resolution, which passed unanimously, comes a day after Lithuania's foreign minister publicly urged a regime change in Russia.

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U2's Bono and the Edge held a concert in a Kyiv subway station in support of Ukraine

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The musicians said they were performing in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's president. They played acoustic versions of U2 hits and also shared the "stage" with the Ukrainian band Antytila.

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Patron the bomb-sniffing dog cements his hero status with a presidential medal

Monday, May 09, 2022

The tiny Jack Russell terrier is credited with detecting hundreds of Russian explosive devices since the start of the war. His other pastimes include snacking on cheese and napping at press briefings.

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Mother's Day can be painful. These strategies might help

Saturday, May 07, 2022

Mother's Day can be a painful time, especially for people living with loss. Author Rebecca Soffer shares ideas for how to care for yourself or loved ones on a difficult day.

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Removing federal abortion-rights protections may spark new legal fights between states

Thursday, May 05, 2022

Some state lawmakers are working to deter residents from seeking abortions elsewhere, or to punish those who help them do so. Delivery of abortion medication by mail could become another battleground.

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Stacey Abrams is asking people to donate to abortion funds, not just her campaign

Thursday, May 05, 2022

Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate pivoted her fundraising after the Supreme Court draft opinion leaked. "We can only win this fight by uniting and doing the work together," she said.

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Olivia Rodrigo voices support for abortion rights onstage during her concert in D.C.

Thursday, May 05, 2022

"I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion," the pop star said, prompting cheers from the audience.

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The Supreme Court marshal leading the leak investigation is a career Army lawyer

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Col. Gail Curley, the second woman to hold the position, runs the high court's facilities and is its chief security officer, managing some 260 employees. Now she's also leading a high-profile probe.

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Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers says she had an abortion last year

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Bridgers has joined a growing list of celebrities and social media users publicly sharing their abortion stories following the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion.

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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Americans accessing health care services in Canada would have to pay out of pocket, and likely would need to overcome extra travel and logistical hurdles.

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What even is a draft opinion? Here's how the Supreme Court's process works

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

The court says it's routine for justices to circulate draft opinions internally. It's part of a larger procedure that involves deliberating, voting and assigning writers.

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