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.
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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.
North Korea Launches 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
The recent missile activity has raised tensions in the region at a sensitive time, and has prompted the United States to call for more sanctions on the North.
CVS, Walgreens Announce Weekend Closures as Omicron Cases Soar
Both chains said the vast majority of their stores will remain open.
For Coronavirus Testing, the Nose May Not Always Be Best
As Omicron spreads, some experts are calling for a switch to saliva-based tests, which may detect infections days earlier than nasal swabs do.
Rockets Possibly Fired by Pro-Iran Assailants Target U.S. Embassy in Iraq
Four rockets were fired at the fortified compound that houses the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and suspicion fell on pro-Iran militias.
What Is NATO?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of Western powers, was created during the Cold War and remains central to Western diplomatic and military cooperation.
Is Gruyère Still Gruyère if It Doesn’t Come From Gruyères?
A federal judge says yes, siding with U.S. cheese producers who say gruyère can be produced anywhere, not just in Switzerland and France.
U.S.-Russia Talks Have Echoes of the Cold War
The Cold War echoes of the negotiations unfolding this week in a series of meetings between Russia and the West are a reminder that there is nothing permanent about Europe’s security arrangements.