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Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

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Women, children and elderly evacuated, deputy PM says Not clear if other civilians remain Russian forces try to storm Azovstal, Ukraine military says CIA director says Putin ‘doubling down’ on conflict WHO documents 200 attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine KYIV, May 7 (Reuters) – All women, children and elderly civilians have been evacuated from … Read more

DC region dries out for Mother’s Day; temperatures remain unseasonably cool

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FOX 5 Weather forecast for Sunday, May 8 Matthew Cappucci has your FOX 5 Weather forecast for Sunday, May 8. Happy Mother’s Day! WASHINGTON – After two soaking wet days, the DC region is finally drying out Sunday, but keep a jacket handy if you plan to be outside for your Mother’s Day celebrations because … Read more

Exclusive: Biden expected to sign new $100 million weapons package for Ukraine, officials say

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US President Joe Biden enters the Rose Garden during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, US, March 29, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden is expected to sign a new weapons package worth at least $100 million for Ukraine … Read more

Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

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Russia demands payment in roubles to shield it from sanctions EU denounces gas cut-off as ‘blackmail’ Kyiv reports some Russian gains in villages in east Ukraine Concern grows that conflict could suck in Moldova WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV, April 27 (Reuters) – Europe should stop depending on Russia for trade after Moscow halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and … Read more

UK says Russia seeks to bolster armed forces after losses mount

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A destroyed Russian tank is seen on a highway, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, April 5, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanic Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register April 10 (Reuters) – British military intelligence sad on Sunday the Russian armed forces was seeking to strengthen troop numbers with personnel … Read more

DC trucker convoy expected to slow traffic around DC region Monday

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WASHINGTON – Authorities are anticipating heavy traffic and delays Monday as a trucker convoy again makes their way onto the roads surrounding the nation’s capital. Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather Truckers with the People’s Convoy arrived in the DC region Sunday from across the US circling the … Read more

DC COVID cases are dropping, residents have mixed feelings about returning to normalcy

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Returning to normalcy as DC COVID-19 cases drop The omicron surge has ended dramatically. The Washington DC COVID case rate has dropped nearly 90% since last month. As of this week, bars and restaurants are no longer required to check customers’ vaccine status. FOX 5’s David Kaplan reports on how people are feeling about returning … Read more

As DC COVID cases drop residents have mixed feelings about returning to normalcy

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Returning to normalcy as DC COVID-19 cases drop The omicron surge has ended dramatically. The Washington DC COVID case rate has dropped nearly 90% since last month. As of this week, bars and restaurants are no longer required to check customers’ vaccine status. FOX 5’s David Kaplan reports on how people are feeling about returning … Read more

Maryland to begin review of DC sniper Lee Boyd Malvo’s life sentences without parole

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Maryland to begin review of DC sniper Lee Boyd Malvo’s life sentences without parole Maryland’s highest court will begin oral arguments Tuesday in the case of Lee Boyd Malvo, who is serving life in prison for his role in the 2002 sniper spree that terrorized the Washington, DC, region. WASHINGTON – Maryland’s highest court will … Read more