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President Joe Biden is calling for a war crimes trial against Russian President Vladimir Putin and says he’d seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.

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These second-graders helped shelter pups find their forever homes

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Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets

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Ukraine accuses retreating Russians of civilian massacre

Ukrainian troops are finding brutalized bodies and widespread destruction in the suburbs of Kyiv, sparking calls for a war crimes investigation and sanctions against Russia.

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California mass shooting: 6 dead, 12 injured in Sacramento

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Participants in the 'Shift the Narrative' panel discussed better ways for journalists to cover gun violence Participants in the 'Shift the Narrative' panel discussed better ways for journalists to cover gun violence.
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How Montgomery County hopes to entice workers in a competitive market

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How is Montgomery County preparing for future floods?

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