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Russian missiles strike key hub in supplying NATO weapons to Ukraine

More than 30 Russian cruise missiles targeted the sprawling facility, which lies not far from the border with NATO member Poland and that has long been used to train Ukrainian military personnel.

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Anti-war protests across Europe, small rallies in Russia

Tens of thousands of people rallied Sunday in cities across Europe to protest against Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, with small vigils taking place in Russia as well despite a crackdown by authorities against such demonstrations.

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Iran claims responsibility for missile barrage near US consulate in Irbil

No injuries were reported in the attack, which marked a significant escalation between the U.S. and Iran. Hostility between the longtime foes has often played out in Iraq, whose government is allied with both countries.

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US, China officials to meet as tensions mount over Russia

U.S. officials are accusing China of spreading Russian disinformation that could be a pretext for chemical or biological weapons attacks launched by Vladimir Putin's forces in Ukraine.

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Russian attacks hit at least 9 Ukrainian medical facilities, visual evidence shows

The Washington Post's visual analysis verified nine incidents, including the strike in Mariupol, where hospitals faced direct damage as a result of a reported Russian attack. There were fatalities in at least three of the incidents verified by The Post, according to officials. Three of the facilities specifically served women or children.

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Official: Drone that crashed in Croatia carried a bomb

A military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three European NATO-member states before crashing in an urban zone of the Croatian capital was armed with an explosive device.

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New Jersey hospital executive, former Florida congressman among VA health, review commission appointments

The White House announced its nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system — a top role at the agency that has been vacant for the past five years.

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Reports of Russia abducting two mayors signals ominous new phase of Ukraine invasion

Ukraine is accusing Russia of abducting a second mayor within the span of days — which would mark a new chapter in the Moscow’s invasion.

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Six WWII veterans, all brothers, to be recognized as Hometown Heroes in Santa Fe

More than 75 years after the end of World War II and just months after the death of the lone surviving Sanchez brother — Henry, a U.S. Navy veteran — family members have come together to honor them in their hometown.

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An Arizona Korean War veteran gets forgotten letters left in Washington state

Sitting around the dining room table in Kingman, Ariz., 92-year-old Korean War veteran LeRoy Wissinger is surrounded by his children and the forgotten letters he and his family exchanged back and forth around 70 years ago while he was in the Navy.

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Fed to start rate hikes with license to turn aggressive later

The Federal Reserve will this week begin a multi-month campaign to conquer inflation that could see Chair Jerome Powell moving even more aggressively after Russia’s war on Ukraine fanned prices further.

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