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Groundhog Day: Munching Marmots Emerge From the Scientific Shadows
New research aims to shed light on the social habits of the popular, but often misunderstood, animal.
White House Ready With Sanctions on Putin’s Inner Circle
The Biden administration said the penalties would exceed any levied recently against Russia. It is unclear whether the list of targets includes Vladimir V. Putin himself.
ISIS Siege of Syria Prison Proves It’s Still a Threat
The Islamic State may no longer be able to control territory, but it has shown in Syria and Iraq that it can still pull off opportunistic military operations.
Boys Held as Hostages by ISIS Worry Rights Activists
About 700 boys have been held for years in a prison in Syria because their parents joined the Islamic State.
Rich Countries Lure Health Workers From Low-Income Nations to Fight Shortages
Huge pay incentives and immigration fast-tracks are leading many to leave countries whose health systems urgently need their expertise.
As Omicron Crests, Booster Shots Are Keeping Americans Out of Hospitals
Extra vaccine doses were expected to lower infection rates. But the shots also seem to be preventing severe illness caused by the new variant, the C.D.C. reported.
Blinken Visits Ukraine, Warning of ‘Short Notice’ Russian Attack
The U.S. secretary of state met with Ukraine’s president before a meeting Friday with Russia’s foreign minister, with Russian forces massed along the Ukrainian border.
Scammers Pounce on Demand for Covid Testing in U.S., Officials Say
Fraud related to the virus has been a problem since the pandemic began, and the rapid spread of Omicron has created new opportunities.
Examining the Spike in Murders
The effects are felt unequally across the U.S.