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Russia launches attacks on Ukraine

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

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Asian stocks plunge after Putin announces action in Ukraine
12:15 a.m.
Ukraine’s president declares martial law, urges citizens to not panic as Russia launches military strikes
12:09 p.m.
Video: Explosions near Kharkiv, Ukraine
11:57 p.m.
Many Russians feel a deep unease over going to war
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Explosions heard in Ukrainian cities of Odesa, Kharkiv as Putin announces launch of military action

YVONNE ABRAHAM

A moment of peril, in Ukraine and here

Members of an American political party support a murderous dictator who just invaded a province of democratic Ukraine, and who has made it clear he won’t stop there.

The GOP's response to Biden and Ukraine is a mess for one reason: Trump

Prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe have resigned

The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former president Donald Trump suddenly resigned Wednesday, throwing the future of the probe into question.

Russian soldiers are seen Wednesday in Pokrovskoe, Russia, close to the border with Ukraine.

Explosions heard as Putin announces military strike on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”

Facing climate and social justice crises, older people are getting back into the protest battle

A new movement called Third Act aims to mobilize Americans over 60 — mostly baby boomers and the so-called silent generation that preceded the boomers — as advocates on the issues of climate and voting rights.

These maps show how much snow could fall on Friday

A winter storm will barrel into the region late Thursday night, bringing “significant snowfall” on Friday. Boston and areas north of the Mass. Pike could see between 6 and 12 inches of snow.

Dave Epstein: Snow is on the way Temperatures in Boston soar to near 70 as cities around New England break records

The main entrance of Mass. General Hospital

COVID-19 lockdown measures may affect brain health of people who aren’t infected, MGH study shows

Lockdown measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 may have an adverse affect on the brain health even of people who’ve avoided infection during the pandemic, according to a new study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Mass. reports 938 coronavirus cases and 133 deaths

Lauren Sampson in Eden Mills, Vt., in 2016.

Lauren Sampson, ‘bright light’ of Boston’s civil rights lawyers, dies at 30

"She was absolutely brilliant," a friend said of Ms. Sampson, who vigorously defended marginalized communities.

Stephanie Armstrong (left) and Jenny Ennamorati appeared for their arraignment held at East Boston District Court in 2020.

Woman in East Boston assault that was called a hate crime gets probation, drawing criticism

At issue is a Feb. 15, 2020, incident where a mother and daughter were attacked in East Boston while speaking Spanish and allegedly told, “This is America” and “Go back to your [expletive] country.”

Opinion

Dr. Paul Farmer writes a prescription for a pediatric patient at the Partners in Health hospital in Cange, Haiti, in 2003.

Paul Farmer, relentless champion of global health, showed us how to fight inequities

Partners in Health is a testament to the tremendous global impact that a man with a grand vision, unrelenting drive, and the right support, can make.

The Boston lawyer behind the anti-mask and vax protesters

Linda J. Bilmes and Cornell William Brooks

The GI Bill was one of the worst racial injustices of the 20th century. Congress can fix it.

IDEAS | H. GILBERT WELCH

A contradiction in cancer screening

Ukraine crisis presents clash of cultures, identity, and politics

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new Office of Early Childhood to help parents navigate the often complicated process of finding child care for kids under 5.

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Richard Higgins of Attleboro (left) speaks to his lawyer, William E. Gens, during his appearance in a South Boston courtroom in June 2018.

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World War II veteran Maj. Fannie Griffin McClendon poses at her home on June 10 in Tempe, Ariz. McClendon had a storied history as a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion that made history as being the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II.

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State Police trooper injured in head-on crash with alleged drunk driver in Marshfield

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Lauren Sampson, ‘bright light’ of Boston’s civil rights lawyers, dies at 30

"She was absolutely brilliant," a friend said of Ms. Sampson, who vigorously defended marginalized communities.

A moment of peril, in Ukraine and here

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Asian stocks plunge after Putin announces action in Ukraine

Asian stock markets plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel Thursday after President Vladimir Putin announced Russian military action in Ukraine.

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Lemon-almond pound cake

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Lauren Sampson in Eden Mills, Vt., in 2016.

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