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The UN says it needs a record-breaking $4.4 billion to help Afghanistan

The United Nations is seeking $4.4 billion — a record amount — to help Afghanistan. The appeal comes as countries around the world try to deal with skyrocketing prices due to the war in Ukraine.

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What Kyiv looks like as Russian troops appear to reposition

The pentagon says Russian forces had done some repositioning away from Kyiv to the north. But according to NATO intelligence, Russia is maintaining pressure on the city.

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The Human Genome Is Finally Fully Sequenced

The first human genome was mapped in 2001 as part of the Human Genome Project, but researchers knew it was neither complete nor completely accurate. Now, scientists have produced the most completely sequenced human genome to date, filling in gaps

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Five sets of fetal remains found in anti-abortion activist’s home, DC police say – The Guardian

Five sets of fetal remains found in anti-abortion activist’s home, DC police say  The Guardian DC Police Find 5 Fetuses in Home of Anti-Abortion Activist Lauren Handy  NBC4 Washington DOJ charges 9 anti-abortion protesters, police say 5 fetuses found in one’s home  WHIO

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2 killed as severe weather hits Florida Panhandle, with more strong storms possible Thursday along East Coast – CNN

2 killed as severe weather hits Florida Panhandle, with more strong storms possible Thursday along East Coast  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

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An Australian journalist detained in China goes on trial

An Australian journalist goes on trial Thursday in Beijing. She’s been accused of espionage and is one of several journalists detained as relations with China sour.

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Transgender Day of Visibility carries special significance for some trans Texans this year

As the fight over gender-affirming care for minors in Texas has picked up speed, some transgender Texans are thinking about how to use their own voices to uplift others.

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Ukrainian Troops Push Forward as Russian Forces Regroup – The Wall Street Journal

Ukrainian Troops Push Forward as Russian Forces Regroup  The Wall Street Journal Russia invades Ukraine: Live updates  CNN Could Ukraine ‘win’ the war? And other questions  BBC.com Russia removing troops from Kyiv  9NEWS March 30, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news  CNN View Full Coverage on Google News

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Biden commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility, calls GOP bills ‘hateful’

President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against “hateful bills” being passed at the state level and that he is committed to advancing equality across society.

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Longer conflict could be in store as Russia eyes Donbas: US official

Russia’s refocusing of its military efforts on the Donbas could herald a “longer, more prolonged conflict” as Ukrainian forces put up fierce resistance in the eastern region, a senior US defense official said Thursday. “It’s been fought over now for

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