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Russia is restricting social media. Here’s what we know

Russians face a confusing patchwork of online restrictions as the Kremlin cracks down on the free flow of information on social media. (Image credit: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images)

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Biden administration considers ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil

Russia is one of the world’s largest energy producers of both crude oil and natural gas. Prices for both commodities have skyrocketed since the war started almost two weeks ago, and they are near record territory. Europe especially relies on

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Biden administration considers ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil

Russia is one of the world’s largest energy producers of both crude oil and natural gas. Prices for both commodities have skyrocketed since the war started almost two weeks ago, and they are near record territory. Europe especially relies on

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 7th, 2022 – The White House

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 7th, 2022  The White House

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How sanctions are impacting Russia’s energy sector

With the price of crude oil and natural gas reaching near-record levels and the possibility of more sanctions we take a closer look at Russia’s energy sector and a wider view of what is happening on the ground. NewsHour Special

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How sanctions are impacting Russia’s energy sector

With the price of crude oil and natural gas reaching near-record levels and the possibility of more sanctions we take a closer look at Russia’s energy sector and a wider view of what is happening on the ground. NewsHour Special

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News Wrap: Worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 6 million

In our news wrap Monday, the pandemic’s official worldwide death toll surpassed 6 million including 960,000 deaths in the U.S., Florida becomes the first state in the nation to recommend against vaccinations for healthy children, efforts to restore the 2015

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What a no-fly zone over Ukraine would mean for the U.S. and NATO

There have been growing calls in recent days for the United States and NATO to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterated the plea on Monday, but what is a no-fly zone and how would it work?

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What a no-fly zone over Ukraine would mean for the U.S. and NATO

There have been growing calls in recent days for the United States and NATO to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterated the plea on Monday, but what is a no-fly zone and how would it work?

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After 20 years at Guantanamo, Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani transferred out of detention facility back to Saudi Arabia

A Saudi prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center who was suspected of trying to join the 9/11 hijackers has been sent back to his home country for treatment for mental illness.

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