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World Feb 26

Tensions rise amid opposing protesters in Crimea as Russia puts military at combat readiness

By Justin Scuiletti

Clashes in Ukraine create tension for U.S. and Russia

Ongoing violence in Ukraine over the past few weeks has added further stress to relations between the United States and Russia. What are the issues dividing the two countries? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Russian Studies Professor Stephen Cohen about Russia’s…

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UPDATE: Ukraine’s government and opposition call for truce

Updated 06:08 p.m. EST | Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders called for a truce Wednesday after the two sides met following a deadly clash that left dozens dead in the capital of Kiev. A statement posted on…

By Justin Scuiletti

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Politics Feb 19

Democrats won’t commit to same-day release of Nevada results

By Michelle L. Price, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Nation Feb 19

U.S. judge sides with migrants in case against Border Patrol

By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

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Economy Feb 19

IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

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Nation Feb 19

Toxic Superfund cleanups decline to more than 30-year low

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

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Health Feb 19

National shortage of forensic nurses frustrates rape victims

By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

Politics Feb 19

Why so many Democrats are staying in the race

By Lisa Desjardins

Economy Feb 19

North Dakota regulators approve expanded Dakota Access pipeline

By James MacPherson, Associated Press

World Feb 19

Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Economy Feb 19

Bill to cut greyhound racing funds rejected in West Virginia

By John Raby, Associated Press

Politics Feb 19

In South Carolina, Sanders could get a boost from billionaire Steyer

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Politics Feb 19

Super PACs support Warren, Klobuchar whether they like it or not

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

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Arts Feb 19

A museum thought it had a Rembrandt knockoff. Only it was real

By Associated Press