The sanctions are part of the growing global condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine.
Katherine Lee
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Russia arrests hundreds of protesters as anti-war demonstrations grow
Protests against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resumed in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities on Friday, even as authorities sought to push back against the spreading antiwar sentiment.
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Snowtrac: Snowfall totals for Feb. 25 storm
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Maine Lobster Festival returns for 75th anniversary, drops admission charge and carnival
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Manhattan prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe resign
The New York Times, citing sources, reported that the 2 prosecutors quit after Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg raised doubts about pursuing a case against Trump.
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Lawmakers face pressure to pass mental health legislation
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Explosions heard in cities across Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’ as world leaders decry assault
President Biden denounces the ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ attack on Ukraine and pledges new sanctions meant to punish Russia for its aggression.
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Supreme Court takes case involving business owner’s refusal to serve gay couples
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West hits back with sanctions for Russia’s incursion into Ukraine
The first set of sanctions takes aim at the 351 Russian legislators who voted in favor of recognizing separatist regions in Ukraine, and 27 other Russian officials and institutions from the defense and banking world.