Russia’s new attacks in eastern Ukraine are what the Pentagon believes to be a prelude to a major offensive in the Donbas region. Latest Ukraine news.
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About 130 rescued from rubble of Mariupol theater; Biden tells China’s Xi ‘consequences’ if they support Russia: Live Ukraine updates
Russian military forces are mounting an aggressive siege outside major cities in Ukraine as the invasion entered its fourth week. Live Friday updates.
Washington, New Mexico become latest states to drop indoor and school mask mandates: Latest COVID-19 updates
Washington and New Mexico are dropping their mask mandates. The Oscars won’t require vaccines for all its guests. More updates.
Facing blockade spillover, US urges Canada to resolve standoff with truckers: Latest COVID-19 updates
A protest at a major border crossing by Canadian truckers critical of vaccine mandates entered its fourth day Thursday. Latest COVID news.
Unvaccinated kids can stay in school after exposure if tested, CDC says; Pfizer trials suggest 2 doses not effective for kids under: Updates
The CDC says its new ‘test to stay’ plan will help kids remain in class. Pfizer says trials show two doses aren’t effective for kids under 5. Latest updates.
Pfizer vaccine 93% effective at keeping adolescents 12-18 out of the hospital, CDC says: COVID-19 updates
The Pfizer vaccine was highly effective on teens even in the throes of the summer spike in COVID cases from the delta variant. Latest updates.