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In Lviv, New Russian Strikes Pierce the Sense of Security in West

Residents in the western city of Lviv once ignored the air raid sirens. But Russian rocket attacks over the weekend have brought the war closer to their doorstep.

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In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves

Russia’s war in Ukraine has prompted an exodus from Russia, including many Americans living there. Some had built a life stretching over decades. Now they don’t know if they’ll ever go back. (Image credit: AP)

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In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves – NPR

In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves  NPR Russians who live abroad say Moscow is hardening the views of those back home  NBC News ‘Our voices are louder if we stay’: Russian anti-war activists refuse to flee  The Guardian View

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In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves

Russia’s war in Ukraine has prompted an exodus from Russia, including many Americans living there. Some had built a life stretching over decades. Now they don’t know if they’ll ever go back. (Image credit: AP)

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‘Blood is on your hands’: Utter wasteland as crushing Russian invasion brings village to its knees

The near silence and utter wasteland left behind by this Russian invasion is crushingly complete and takes your breath away.

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How blue states are fighting back against abortion bans

As several red states pass restrictive laws on abortion, progressive legislatures are passing their own policies aiming to protect the right to the procedure. (Image credit: Alex Edelman /AFP via Getty Images)

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Oregon has funding for addiction recovery programs, but not enough employees

The state of Oregon is channeling millions of dollars into addiction recovery programs due to a law that passed in 2020. But the state is having trouble finding the workforce to fill these jobs.

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Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming

Enrollment in two-year colleges has dropped nationwide by about 750,000 students. But degree programs in construction trades are booming. (Image credit: Elissa Nadworny/NPR)

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Even with risky survival rate, shortages of ECMO machines cost lives, study finds

For COVID patients, ECMO is a last-ditch respiratory treatment in which only about half survive. Yet a new small study suggests many lives would still have been saved if there had been more machines. (Image credit: Blake Farmer/WPLN News)

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Russia-Ukraine war news: Live updates – The Washington Post

Russia-Ukraine war news: Live updates  The Washington Post Ukraine pleads for help, says Russia wants to split nation  Yahoo News Zelenskiy asks: Is the West scared of Russia?  Reuters Russia invades Ukraine: Live updates  CNN Zelenskyy sets ground rules for peace agreement, Russia censors

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