War. Threat of War. Injustice. Child Poverty.

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Reports in Russian state media of explosion in Donetsk amid fears of plan to trigger invasion

The explosion follows multiple warnings by the US and others of a “false flag” incident, used by Russia as a pretext to justify a military attack on Ukraine.

Russian state media say a blast has occurred outside the separatist-controlled administration building in the rebel-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Here …

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Ex-officer Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years in killing of Daunte Wright

The former Brooklyn Center, Minn., officer was convicted in December 2021 of first- and second-degree manslaughter. Here …

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Child Poverty Spiked After Tax Credit Expired, Early Research Suggests

A new study shows child poverty increased 40% in January after the monthly payments lapsed because of congressional inaction. Here …

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