Brittney Griner returned to a Russian courtroom Tuesday amid heightened diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia. Live Ukraine updates.
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Putin declares victory in Mariupol; Biden to announce $800M more in military aid: Live updates
Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the battle for Mariupol on Thursday and canceled plans to storm the last remaining Ukrainian stronghold.
Russia says it destroyed S-300 missile launchers days after US helped provide them: Live Ukraine updates
Russia’s claim that it destroyed S-300 air defense missile launchers comes after Slovakia sent the system in a deal worked out by the US. Updates.
1,430 unvaccinated New York City workers fired, thousands more could follow: Live COVID updates
New York City has fired more than 1,400 workers who failed to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Latest news.
US-Canada bridge reopens, ending weeklong trucker protest over COVID mandates: Live updates
The bridge linking Detroit to Windsor was open for traffic Monday after a week of angry protests against COVID-19 mandates. Latest updates.
Free tests now available online; downturn in new cases seen in New York, other cities: COVID updates
The Biden administration is shipping 400 million N95 face masks out to pharmacies and other outlets for free distribution. Latest COVID updates.
4,000+ flights delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized, but some experts say omicron does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Latest COVID news.
CDC cuts isolation time for Americans who test positive from 10 days to 5. Latest COVID-19 updates
Health officials also reduced the amount of time one should quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. Updates.
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech booster for kids ages 16-17; your 3rd shot unlikely to be your last: Live COVID updates
The FDA authorized booster shots of Pfizer’s vaccine for 16- and 17-year-olds at least six months after their initial doses. COVID news.
Confirmed US omicron cases up to 3; assume variant is ‘in our city,’ NY mayor says; Biden seeks unity vs. virus: Latest COVID-19 updates
U.S. and NYC health officials were working with Minnesota authorities after that state reported the second US case of the omicron variant. COVID news.