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Ukraine refugee total exceeds worst-case U.N. estimate

The U.N. refugee agency says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country.

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A New Government Website Helps You Locate COVID-19 Tests, Treatments, Vaccines, and Masks

Two years into the pandemic, the Biden Administration has launched a virtual hub to help Americans find COVID-19 prevention and treatment resources—including masks, tests, and vaccines—in their communities. The website, COVID.gov, consolidates several existing initiatives into what President Joe Biden

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The man behind Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp is a Modern Orthodox zayde

David Fishof’s getaway where amateurs can jam alongside their music heroes has hosted over 5,000 campers over 25 years and gained national fame – but he hasn’t forgotten his roots

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Rattling Windows, Rattling Bones: Life Under Siege on Ukraine’s Front Lines

The war never stops in Huliaipole, a town on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Most residents have fled. Those who remain listen to the Russian shelling and wonder: Where will the next one land?

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Bnei Brak terrorist served prison time after planning to carry out suicide bombing

Father of Diaa Hamarsheh, Bnei Brak shooter who killed five in terror spree, says he would have ‘stood in his way’ if he knew his son was planning attack

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Investors cool on Israeli housing market as January sales remain steady

Effects of purchase tax hike on second dwellings or more start to show, says new Finance Ministry report

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How one Civil Rights activist posed as a white man in order to investigate lynchings

White Lies author A.J. Baime tells the story of Walter White, a light-skinned Black man whose ancestors had been enslaved. For years White risked his life investigating racial violence in the South.

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Putin’s War Is Complicating India’s Middle Path Among Powers

India has been reluctant to criticize Russia, long an important ally. But China’s rise, and its closeness to Vladimir Putin, is creating new pressure.

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Sanctioned Oligarch’s Presence Adds Intrigue to Ukraine-Russia Talks

Roman Abramovich, sanctioned owner of the Chelsea Football Club, mysteriously showed up at the talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, and is said to be playing an unofficial role.

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The Battle for Donbas

Russia appears to be focusing more on eastern Ukraine. That’s both good and bad for Ukraine’s military.

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