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Friday

Europe

What Russia's war has meant for some of Ukraine's youngest casualties

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, doctors have been treating kids for shrapnel, bullet wounds and mine blast injuries. We visit Ukraine's largest children's hospital to see the war's effects on children.

What Russia's war has meant for some of Ukraine's youngest casualties

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Thursday

Europe

Life in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv — one month into the war

As Russia's war on Ukraine grinds on, so too does life for Ukrainians who still live in Kyiv. We examine how people in the capital city are adapting to life under war a month into Russia's invasion.

Life in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv — one month into the war

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Tuesday

Europe

Many Ukrainian civilians are struggling with rapidly deteriorating conditions

In the past month, 10 million Ukrainians have fled the country to get as far from Russia's bombardment as possible. We hear the stories of some of that people that have stayed behind.

Many Ukrainian civilians are struggling with rapidly deteriorating conditions

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Monday

Ukrainian officials emphatically reject Russia's call to surrender besieged Mariupol

Ukrainians in Lviv show support for the residents and defenders of Mariupol on Saturday. Ukraine rejected Russia's calls to surrender the strategic southern port city. Alexey Furman/Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukrainian officials emphatically reject Russia's call to surrender besieged Mariupol

After weeks of bombarding the city, Russia offered the ultimatum on Sunday: If Mariupol surrenders, it will let civilians leave and humanitarian aid enter. Ukrainian officials refused.

Ukrainian officials emphatically reject Russia's call to surrender besieged Mariupol

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Health

COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.K. Is the new wave headed to the U.S.?

The omicron outbreak has slowed dramatically in the U.S. But cases are rising in Britain due to an omicron subvariant. There are signs the U.S. could also see a bump in cases in the coming weeks.

COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.K. Is the new wave headed to the U.S.?

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Europe

News brief: Latest in Ukraine, NATO's Ukraine options, Ketanji Brown Jackson

While the war in Ukraine continues, President Biden will head to Brussels for a NATO meeting on the crisis. The Senate Judiciary Committee considers President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court.

News brief: Latest in Ukraine, NATO's Ukraine options, Ketanji Brown Jackson

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Friday

Fighting to survive: Ukraine's cancer patients' struggle to find care while fleeing

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Fighting to survive: Ukraine's cancer patients' struggle to find care while fleeing

Supplies are running low at Lviv's regional cancer hospital in Ukraine. The patient load has doubled and supplies in Kyiv are inaccessible. But hospital staff choose the duty of care over safety.

Fighting to survive: Ukraine's cancer patients' struggle to find care while fleeing

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Europe

Ukrainians doctors don't interrupt surgery when they hear air raid sirens

NPR's Leila Fadel visits a hospital in the western city of Lviv in Ukraine that treats cancer patients to see how Russia's war has affected treatments for some of country's sickest people.

Ukrainians doctors don't interrupt surgery when they hear air raid sirens

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Thursday

This image provided by the Marine Corps shows a Switchblade drone. One hundred Switchblades — which are small enough to be carried in a backpack — are part of the new U.S. package to Ukraine.

This image provided by the Marine Corps shows a Switchblade drone. One hundred Switchblades — which are small enough to be carried in a backpack — are part of the new U.S. package to Ukraine. Cpl. Alexis Moradian/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

What the latest U.S. military aid to Ukraine can tell us about the state of the war

The package by the White House includes missiles to take out tanks and bring down Russian aircraft — as well as drones that the U.S. hasn't provided previously.

What the latest U.S. military aid to Ukraine can tell us about the state of the war

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Europe

News brief: weapons For Ukraine, Germany's military, school violence research

President Biden approves another huge weapons package for Ukraine. Germany is building what's expected to become Europe's largest military. New research examines school violence.

News brief: weapons For Ukraine, Germany's military, school violence research

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Tuesday

Europe

A look inside the war in Ukraine from the capital city of Kyiv

Talks between Russia and Ukraine continue Tuesday after a round of talks on Monday ended without a breakthrough. At the same time, Russian forces keep pressing in on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

A look inside the war in Ukraine from the capital city of Kyiv

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Friday

Europe

News brief: Russian military strikes, Democrats midterm strategy, opioid crisis

Russian forces extend their battlefield in Ukraine. House Democrats are plotting their way forward to the November elections. Victims of the opioid crisis formally confront the Sackler family.

News brief: Russian military strikes, Democrats midterm strategy, opioid crisis

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Thursday

Europe

What does Ukraine need to continue its fight against Russia?

How can the U.S. help Ukraine's air defense? The U.S. turned aside one plan to send Ukraine's planes. The Pentagon said the country has planes, and need anti-aircraft missiles more.

What does Ukraine need to continue its fight against Russia?

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Europe

Russian invaders in Ukraine leave a maternity hospital in ruins

Ukraine's president has condemned a Russian strike on a maternity and children's hospital in the southern port city of Mariupol. He called it a "war crime" and attempted "genocide."

Russian invaders in Ukraine leave a maternity hospital in ruins

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Europe

News brief: Mariupol hospital, election officials quit, kids' vaccinations lag

A maternity hospital in Ukraine was hit with direct strike. A survey takes the pulse of the professionals responsible for voting in America. Kids under 5 still aren't eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.

News brief: Mariupol hospital, election officials quit, kids' vaccinations lag

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