Brittney Griner returned to a Russian courtroom Tuesday amid heightened diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia. Live Ukraine updates.
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19 children, 2 teachers dead after school shooting in Texas; gunman killed by law enforcement: Live updates
Authorities said a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Latest updates.
Putin declares victory in Mariupol; Biden to announce $800M more in military aid: Live updates
Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the battle for Mariupol on Thursday and canceled plans to storm the last remaining Ukrainian stronghold.
Russian claim it destroyed S-300 missile launchers that US helped provide draws denial: Live Ukraine updates
Russia’s claim that it destroyed S-300 air defense missile launchers comes after Slovakia sent the system in a deal worked out by the US. Updates.
Vaccination during pregnancy protects babies from severe COVID, CDC study finds; Ottawa police chief ousted: Live COVID updates
New York City has fired more than 1,400 workers who failed to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Latest news.
New York rolls back mask mandates; Florida surgeon general won’t reveal vaccination status: Live COVID-19 updates
Across the country, indoor mask requirements in blue states are falling like dominoes as COVID cases drop. Latest news.
Patient jeopardizes heart transplant by refusing vaccine; omicron’s new cousin in US: COVID updates
The average number of booster shots dispensed per day in the U.S. has declined from 1M in early December to less than half that number. COVID updates.
‘It will get better’: Biden says US headed toward time when virus won’t be a disruption: Live COVID updates
The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts a peak in daily infections within a few days. Latest COVID news.
7,000+ flights delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids, but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized, but some experts say omicron does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Latest COVID news.
Sports leagues hit hard by COVID-19 as omicron variant gains ground in US: Latest updates
As the omicron variant rapidly spreads across more U.S. states, American athletes are increasingly testing positive for the virus.