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News brief: Possible Biden-Putin summit, hate crimes trial, regular health screenings

by A Martínez , Leila Fadel

News brief: Possible Biden-Putin summit, hate crimes trial, regular health screenings

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Health

Progress in HIV/AIDS cure: N.Y. woman is free of HIV for 4 years

Progress in HIV/AIDS cure: N.Y. woman is free of HIV for 4 years

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Law

Closing arguments are next in the hate crimes trial over Arbery's death

by A Martínez , Debbie Elliott

Closing arguments are next in the hate crimes trial over Arbery's death

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National

Pa. Supreme Court is about to rule on the state's congressional district map

by Sam Dunklau

Pa. Supreme Court is about to rule on the state's congressional district map

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Sports

For $500 you can buy 1 of Michael Jordan's partially smoked cigars

For $500 you can buy 1 of Michael Jordan's partially smoked cigars

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National

Transgender swimmer's participation on women's team ignites fairness debate

by Michaela Winberg

Transgender swimmer's participation on women's team ignites fairness debate

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Author Interviews

Julia Cameron's 'Seeking Wisdom' goes deeper than 'The Artist's Way'

Julia Cameron's 'Seeking Wisdom' goes deeper than 'The Artist's Way'

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Europe

The White House still believes that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine

The White House still believes that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine

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Asia

A U.S. combat veteran tries to help former colleagues escape the Taliban

by Quil Lawrence

A U.S. combat veteran tries to help former colleagues escape the Taliban

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Europe

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19

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Religion

Ukrainian Orthodox church in Maryland prays for those in Ukraine

by Nina Kravinsky

Ukrainian Orthodox church in Maryland prays for those in Ukraine

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Health

Doctors urge the resumption of preventive care that was stopped during COVID

by Leila Fadel , Allison Aubrey

Doctors urge the resumption of preventive care that was stopped during COVID

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Family

How do you mark a milestone birthday? How about with a tattoo

How do you mark a milestone birthday? How about with a tattoo

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Asia

Controversy brews in India over school dress codes and Muslim headscarves

by Lauren Frayer

Controversy brews in India over school dress codes and Muslim headscarves

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Europe

Diplomatic talks continue over Ukraine. Will there be a Biden-Putin Summit?

by Leila Fadel , Frank Langfitt

Diplomatic talks continue over Ukraine. Will there be a Biden-Putin Summit?

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Politics

Sen. Coons was part of the U.S. delegation in Germany to discuss Ukraine

Sen. Coons was part of the U.S. delegation in Germany to discuss Ukraine

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