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Blinken sets a standard for lifting sanctions: an 'irreversible' Russian withdrawal

In an interview with NPR, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine are "not designed to be permanent," and that they could "go away" if Russia should change its behavior. Olivier Douliery/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Blinken sets a standard for lifting sanctions: an 'irreversible' Russian withdrawal

In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, warns of the further devastation of Ukrainian cities.

Europe

News brief: Blinken on Ukraine, Additional COVID Booster, gas tax holidays

by Rachel Martin , A Martínez

News brief: Blinken on Ukraine, Additional COVID Booster, gas tax holidays

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Europe

Sanctions on Russia may limit the number of Russian tourists visiting Turkey

by Peter Kenyon

Sanctions on Russia may limit the number of Russian tourists visiting Turkey

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Mental Health

Why its important for more Americans to know about mild cognitive impairment

by Jon Hamilton

Why its important for more Americans to know about mild cognitive impairment

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Europe

In an appeal to Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine

by Rachel Martin , Susan Davis

In an appeal to Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine

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National

Asian American communities mark the Atlanta area spa shootings a year ago

by Juliana Kim

Asian American communities mark the Atlanta area spa shootings a year ago

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Animals

Florida's Montverde Academy swim team finds an alligator in their pool

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National

Rep. Fortenberry fights criminal charges while seeking reelection

by Billy Kelly

Rep. Fortenberry fights criminal charges while seeking reelection

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Movies

'Three Songs for Benazir,' a short documentary, is nominated for an Oscar

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Asia

If China aligns itself with Russia, that could impact its reputation and economy

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The White House says it's running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines

People pass a COVID-19 testing site on a Manhattan street on Jan. 21. The White House says it is running out of money to pay for coronavirus tests for people who don't have insurance. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

The White House says it's running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines

by Tamara Keith , Kelsey Snell

The White House says it's running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines

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Animals

Joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, makes its way to neighboring states

by Sean Saldana

Joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, makes its way to neighboring states

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Europe

Russia hasn't hit Lviv directly yet but signs of war are everywhere

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Health

Pfizer-BioNTech seek FDA authorization for 2nd COVID booster for older adults

by Rachel Martin , Rob Stein

Pfizer-BioNTech seek FDA authorization for 2nd COVID booster for older adults

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National

Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile

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Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile

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Business

Airplanes are durable so it makes sense to repurpose them

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National

Vermont tech firm believes to experience the metaverse, you have to smell it too

by Mikaela Lefrak

Vermont tech firm believes to experience the metaverse, you have to smell it too

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Europe

Where the fighting stands in Ukraine

by A Martínez , Ryan Lucas

Where the fighting stands in Ukraine

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Politics

Rep. Gregory Meeks reacts to Zelenskyy's address to Congress

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