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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‘Traumatized’: Texas school rampage victims were inside one classroom; shooter locked the door. Live updates.
Authorities said a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Latest updates.
Russia has 8-mile military convoy, ‘colossal’ amount of equipment ready for new blitz: Live Ukraine updates
President Zelenskyy warned of an impending Russian offensive in his country’s east and has urged civilians to flee the region. Live Ukraine updates.
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers to end disruptive protests; Hong Kong vaccinating 3-year-olds: Live COVID updates
Hong Kong will begin vaccinating 3-year-old kids, days after the death of a 4-year old as infections surge. Latest COVID updates.
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.
New infections dropping fast; indoor mask mandates ease across US — too soon?: Latest COVID updates
The pace of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. has fallen by more than two-thirds from its peak just weeks ago. Latest COVID news.
‘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.
Nation averaging 550,000 reported infections per day; Biden tells vaccinated people: ‘You are highly protected’: COVID updates
President Joe Biden sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis. Latest news.
6,000+ 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.
CDC cuts isolation time for Americans who test positive from 10 days to 5. Latest COVID-19 updates
Health officials also reduced the amount of time one should quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. Updates.