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If Russia doesn’t invade Ukraine with troops, it could still launch a cyberattack

With U.S. troops on heightened alert and NATO forces on standby, fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine remain. But even if Putin doesn’t send troops in, he could still launch a crippling cyberattack.

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2 recent incidents have put a spotlight on Brazil’s relationship with race

An American music producer was attacked as he waited to check in to a hotel in Rio de Janeiro. He is Black, the attackers are white. It is another example of Brazil’s fraught relationship with race.

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How the Ukraine crisis could reset the global balance of power

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Gideon Rachman of ‘The Financial Times’ about how China and Russia could leverage the Ukraine crisis to reduce U.S. influence around the world and reset the world order.

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Inside the top-secret tank base that provides Ukraine’s best hope of defence against Russia

With a soldier on board, we were given directions to drive off main roads and along snow-covered tracks to a desolate spot and await further instructions. 

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Miami gold hauler cuts plea deal in huge South American-Caribbean money laundering case

MIAMI — A trucking company owner charged with playing a supporting role in a gold-smuggling scheme spanning South America, the Caribbean and South Florida pleaded guilty this week to submitting false customs documents that concealed the true origins of the

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Fugitive Crystal Cruises’ luxury ship on the lam expected to stay in Bahamas’ safe haven

MIAMI — A fugitive cruise ship that was supposed to return to Miami but detoured to the Bahamas is not likely to be arrested despite a warrant issued by a federal judge in South Florida. The U.S. Marshals Service said

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Elton John tests positive for COVID

Elton John canceled two upcoming shows in Dallas after testing positive for COVID. The “I’m Still Standing” singer expressed regret for not being able to perform on Tuesday or Wednesday, but assured fans he followed the science and expects to

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Venezuelan human rights abuses raise concerns for UN council

Venezuela’s government tried to defend itself Tuesday at a United Nations human-rights session, saying international sanctions are to blame for its social problems, but the argument was buried under the repeated concerns voiced by member countries about the claims of

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Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defenses

By Jeff Mason, Humeyra Pamuk and Dmitry Antonov WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, as Western leaders stepped up military preparations and made plans

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Madison Cawthorn Challenge Raises the Question: Who Is an ‘Insurrectionist’?

The challenge to Representative Madison Cawthorn’s re-election bid could set a precedent to challenge other Republicans who encouraged the Jan. 6 attack.

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