Criminal and forensics investigators are rushing to document evidence of executions and torture on the part of Russian troops, digging up bodies and coaxing traumatized witnesses to come forward.
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Potentially dangerous storm moves into Buffalo, western New York
The National Weather Service said up to 4 feet might fall in Buffalo through Sunday.
Stocks fall as Fed signals rates need to go still higher
The Fed has been raising rates aggressively in order to tame inflation by applying the brakes to the economy.
EU shakes up climate talks with surprise disaster fund offer
The proposed approach would create a fund for poor countries and push for steeper emissions cuts by all countries, as well as the phasing down of all fossil fuels.
Senators ask Federal Trade Commission to probe Twitter security
They also asked Lina Khan, head of the FTC, to take action if needed against Twitter and company executives for “any breaches or business practices that are unfair or deceptive.”
Three convicted in 2014 downing of Malaysian jet over Ukraine
The convictions were seen as directing blame at the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin, even though the Kremlin has always denied any connection.
Biden administration to ask high court to take up student debt plan
The Justice Department is fighting to keep Biden’s plan alive after it was halted by two federal courts in recent weeks.
Asia-Pacific leaders tackle trade, sustainability in Bangkok
The Ukraine war, great power rivalry, inflation and food and energy shortages are among the troubles vying for attention at an Asia-Pacific Rim summit.
Republicans eye new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe
Come next year, Republicans have made clear, the Jan. 6 investigative committee will be no more. Instead, public probes into the president’s son, Hunter Biden, will begin.
Robert Clary, last of the ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ stars, dies at 96
Clary died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in the Los Angeles area, his niece said Thursday.