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Army seeks to rein in Alaska suicides by connecting with soldiers one by one Faced with a significant increase last year in soldier suicides in Alaska, the Army has mandated wellness checks with behavioral health counselors for 100% of soldiers stationed in the state. Read more >

Biden authorizes $350M in defense aid for Ukraine in response to Russian invasion President Joe Biden authorized a $350 million defense aid package for Ukraine, the White House announced late Friday, as Washington rushes to send more assistance to the pro-Western government. Read more >   In a major shift, Germany will send weapons to Ukraine In a significant shift, the German government said Saturday it will send weapons and other supplies directly to Ukraine and supports some restrictions of the SWIFT global banking system for Russia. Read more >   Russian troops zero in on Kyiv as 150,000 Ukrainians flee Russian troops closed in on Kyiv and skirmishes flared on its outskirts Saturday as Ukraine's leader vowed to continue battling an invasion that had the country's people seeking safety underground. Read more >

Zelenskyy’s unlikely journey, from comedy to wartime leader At times in the runup to the Russian invasion, the comedian-turned-statesman had seemed inconsistent, berating the West for fearmongering one day, and for not doing enough the next. But his bravery and refusal to leave as rockets have rained down on the capital have also made him an unlikely hero. Read more >   CDC’s new approach to COVID means most Americans can go without masks The CDC eased mask recommendations for the vast majority of the country Friday under a new framework to monitor the coronavirus that immediately affects about 70% of Americans — a process that state and local officials had already begun amid demands for a return to normalcy. Read more >   Finland, Sweden brush off Moscow’s warning on joining NATO Finland and Sweden have brushed off warnings from neighboring Russia that their possible joining of NATO would trigger "serious military-political consequences" from Moscow for the two countries. Read more >   Week-over-week dive in COVID-19 cases keeps pace across Japan New Tokyo case numbers signal the further waning of the omicron wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >   Royals make all the plays when it counts to capture crown Ramstein trails Kaiserslautern for much of game in boys final, but rallies for victory. Read more >   Fourth time’s the charm for Panthers Stuttgart gets first win in four tries against Wiesbaden when it matters most. Read more >

 

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