Brittney Griner returned to a Russian courtroom Tuesday amid heightened diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia. Live Ukraine updates.
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Victims of deadly Texas school rampage were inside one classroom, official says; shaken community mourns: Live updates
Authorities said a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Latest updates.
Russia has 8-mile military convoy, ‘colossal’ amount of equipment ready for new blitz: Live Ukraine updates
President Zelenskyy warned of an impending Russian offensive in his country’s east and has urged civilians to flee the region. Live Ukraine updates.
New York, Illinois to lift mask mandates, against CDC’s advice; immunity from prior infection diminishes vs. omicron: Live COVID-19 updates
Across the country, indoor mask requirements in blue states are falling like dominoes as COVID cases drop. Latest news.
Mask mandates in schools, indoor settings ease up across US: Latest COVID updates
Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, and Oregon’s governors all said Monday they would end mandatory masking in schools by the end of February or March.
‘Plateaus and downturns’ in new cases of omicron; how to get your free tests: Live COVID updates
The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts a peak in daily infections within a few days. Latest COVID news.
Risky return to school: Less than 20% of elementary kids are vaccinated. Live COVID updates
Just over 17% of U.S. children 5 to 11 were fully vaccinated as of Tuesday, Latest COVID news.
Nation averaging 550,000 reported infections per day; Biden tells vaccinated people: ‘You are highly protected.’ Live COVID updates.
President Joe Biden sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis. Latest news.
6,000+ flights delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized, but some experts say omicron does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Latest COVID news.
CDC cuts isolation time for Americans who test positive from 10 days to 5. Latest COVID-19 updates
Health officials also reduced the amount of time one should quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. Updates.