Putin Is Deploying Mercenaries in Ukraine That Terrorized Libyans
The last time Russian forces tried to topple an internationally recognized government it was in a country far from Eastern Europe and on a far smaller scale than today’s war in Ukraine. But what I saw in Libya was no less terrifying for civilians and similarly corrosive to national sovereignty—a testing ground, of sorts, for the conflict now raging in Ukraine. That includes the use of mercenaries, which U.S. officials say President Vladimir Putin is resorting to as regular Russian forces falter,

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The fight for the Donbas could turn the tide of war in Ukraine. Here’s why Russia wants it.
Why has Russian President Vladimir Putin refocused his military’s efforts on this region, and what should we expect now the offensive has begun? NBC News takes a look.

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The Trump judge’s opinion striking down the airplane mask mandate is a legal disaster
This decision is what happens when judges don’t care what the law actually says.

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How Ukraine Is Crowdsourcing Digital Evidence of War Crimes
It all looks like a game at first. Verified users of Ukraine’s government mobile app are greeted with options illustrated by icons of military helmets and targets. An automated prompt helps you report Russian troop movements in your area, and rewards you with a flexed-arm emoji. “Remember,” the message says. “Each of your shots in this bot means one less enemy.” Another option on the menu, illustrated by a droplet of blood, prompts Ukrainians to report and submit footage of war crimes in places

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Two seats on Florida drop tower ride linked to teen’s death had been ‘misadjusted,’ officials say
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The Right’s Political Strategy Against LGBTQ People Is Just Repackaging Anger About Masks And Critical Race Theory
“They’ve stopped trying to pretend that they’re doing anything other than coming after LGBTQ people because they don’t like us.”

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How some churches’ ties to Trump-based politics are fueling an exodus of young evangelicals
Jared Stacy is one of a small but growing number of younger evangelical Christians who have left what they see as a religious community led astray from its faith by far-right politics.

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Zelensky says Russia launched large scale offensive in eastern Ukraine
After weeks of having their assaults on Kyiv thwarted at every turn, Putin’s commanders are now refocusing their efforts on the Donbas region in the east of Ukraine.

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Florida rejects 41% of new math textbooks, citing critical race theory among its reasons
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