Author: AP

Here’s the latest for Friday February 24th: Ukraine marks one year since Russian invasion began; China calls for cease-fire in Ukraine; Winter storm heads for western U.S.; Investigators release Ohio train derailment preliminary report.
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The 24th of February is forever etched in the collective consciousness of all Ukrainians — and for women who gave birth and men who became fathers as the bombs began to fall, the day holds especially complicated emotions.
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Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station. The new, empty Soyuz capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Fr…

On the second day of her Africa trip, First Lady Jill Biden told Namibians their country and the U.S. face similar challenges fighting climate change, economic inequality and advancing democratic values. (Feb. 23)

Here’s the latest for Thursday, Feb. 23: Winter storms snarl travel; South Carolina attorney takes stand, denies murders; Buttigieg visits derailment site; Baseball rule changes coming

Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink — and there’s a big push to make sure they’re not surprised. (Feb. 23) (AP video by Eugene Garcia)
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Former President Donald Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio, Wednesday where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month, frustrating residents and local leaders concerned about contamination of the air and drinking water. (Feb. 22)

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Harvey Weinstein could see the long prison term he is already serving nearly doubled at his California sentencing, bringing the onetime movie magnate and lord of the Oscars to a new low after convictions for rape and sexual assault. (Feb. 23)
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Voters in Nigeria will elect a new leader after President Muhammadu Buhari’s final term ends, with 18 candidates to choose from. (Feb. 23)(AP video/Dan Ikopyi)

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