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Russia pounds away at Ukraine as two sides plan more talks

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - A narrow diplomatic path stayed open as Ukraine and Russia planned another round of talks and Moscow's forces pounded away at cities across the country, including the capital, in ...

Mar 14, 2022

Shooting near Kyiv and evacuations in the besieged city of Mariupol

Russia and Ukraine kept a shaky diplomatic channel open with a fresh round of talks on Monday, even as Moscow forces bombarded Kyiv and other cities across the country in an assault that the Red Cross...

Mar 14, 2022

Wisconsin Democrats vie for edge in crowded Senate race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democrats in the crowded primary race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin are trying to distinguish themselves through traditional campaign tactics, like million-dollar television ad buy...

Mar 14, 2022

Red Cross chief: Ukraine war 'nothing short of a nightmare'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The ongoing Russian war on Ukraine has become "nothing short of a nightmare" for those living in besieged cities, a top Red Cross official said Monday, calling for s...

Mar 14, 2022

Talks to resume as Russia pressures Ukrainian capital Kyiv

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - Besieged Ukrainians held out hope Monday that renewed diplomatic talks with Moscow might open the way for more civilians to evacuate, as Russian forces kept up their pressure on t...

Mar 13, 2022

Pregnant woman, baby die after Russia bombed maternity ward

MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) - A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russia bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth, The Associated Press has learned. Images of the woman bei...

Mar 13, 2022

Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tom Brady's retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he's returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decisio...

Mar 13, 2022

US, China officials to meet as tensions mount over Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is sending his national security adviser for talks with a senior Chinese official in Rome on Monday as concerns grow that China is amplifying Russian disinformati...

Mar 13, 2022

How Noem's struggles at home may enhance White House chances

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's election-year fight with fellow Republicans in the Legislature has spurred criticism she is neglecting her job to angle for the White House, but the...

Mar 13, 2022

'Dune,' 'Power of the Dog' lead race for BAFTA film awards

LONDON (AP) - Sci-fi epic "Dune" and dark western "The Power of the Dog" lead the race as the British Academy Film Awards return Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event...

Mar 13, 2022