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Senior U.S. and Russian officials have formally launched special talks aimed at defusing tensions over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine.

City officials had said on Sunday that 19 people perished in the fire, including nine children.

There has been no breakthrough in US-Russian talks aimed at calming tensions between Moscow and Ukraine.

John Stamos, Norman Lear and Whoopi Goldberg are among those paying tribute to the actor and comedian, who was found dead in an Orlando hotel room on Sunday at age 65. (Image credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Trump Sues Letitia James in Bid to Stop Inquiry Into His Business  The New York Times Donald Trump files suit against New York Attorney General Letitia James  NPR New York attorney general vows Trump investigation will proceed ‘undeterred’  The Guardian Trump sues NY

Take-Two Interactive, maker of “Grand Theft Auto” and “Red Dead Redemption,” is buying Zynga, maker of “FarmVille” and “Words With Friends,” in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $12.7 billion. The acquisition announced Monday would wed a powerhouse in console

New York man charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump  The Guardian New York man threatened to kill Donald Trump, prosecutors charge  Reuters New York City man charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump  NBC News New York man Thomas Welnicki charged with

The spike was attributed to a slew of causes, including behavior changes after COVID-19 vaccines became widely available, but environmental advocates say it’s worrisome. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

U.S., Russia Have ‘Long Way to Go’ After Talks Open on Ukraine Crisis, Diplomat Says  The Wall Street Journal U.S.-Russia Talks in Geneva over Ukraine Crisis: Live Updates  The New York Times US and Russia hold high stakes talks over Ukraine border

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia  The White House