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U.S., Russia Move Closer to Talks Over Ukraine as Moscow Amasses Troops

Both sides agree to hold discussions in January, though they differ over how to structure the negotiations, U.S. officials said.

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In Africa, rescuing the languages that Western tech ignores

Computers have become amazingly precise at translating spoken words to text messages and scouring huge troves of data for answers to complex questions – as long as you speak English or another of the world’s dominant languages.

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In Africa, rescuing the languages that Western tech ignores

Computers have become amazingly precise at translating spoken words to text messages and scouring huge troves of data for answers to complex questions – as long as you speak English or another of the world’s dominant languages.

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Bennett congratulates new Austrian Chancellor Nehammer, invites him to Israel

Two leaders hold first call, vow to continue close relations between Jerusalem and Vienna

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Kim Potter Is Convicted of Manslaughter in Death of Daunte Wright

Ms. Potter, a former police officer, fatally shot Mr. Wright in a Minneapolis suburb after seeming to mistake her gun for her Taser. Follow updates.

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Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd

A Texas board has withdrawn a unanimous pardon recommendation for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston. The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles says it had identified “procedural errors” in how pardons were issued this year.

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Russian Guns-for-Hire Fill Void in Africa and Elsewhere as Western Militaries Pull Back

A mercenary deployment in Mali is triggering alarm among U.S. allies as Moscow denies being involved.

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Encore: Encouraging collaboration early on can lead to more helpful children

In many cultures around the world, parents don’t need chore charts or allowances for kids to pitch in around the house. A new study shows how parents in these cultures teach children to be helpful.

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Saudis Begin Making Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Help

The effort is the latest in a series of moves by U.S. allies in the Middle East to increase military cooperation with China, a trend that has angered the Biden administration during a period of heightened animosity between Washington and

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