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White House cancels oil and gas lease sales as prices soar

The day after again blaming rising fuel prices on Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration is canceling major oil and gas lease sales on American territory. The move ended the sales of three ...

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Leonid Kravchuk, Independent Ukraine’s first president, dies

Leonid Kravchuk, Ukraine’s first president after breaking away from the Soviet Union, has died at 88 Ukrainian officials announced on Wednesday. Kravchuk may be most remembered for signing a 1994 agreement with ...

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Moldova: Why Russia has its sights on this poor European nation

There is growing concern that Moldova and Transnistria could be dragged into Russia’s war against Ukraine. Both Transnistria and Moldova are directly west of Ukraine. Transnistria, a small, breakaway region of Moldova, is sandwiched ...

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ mirrors a world of family, love, and Russian aggression

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“Fiddler on the Roof” comes to Kansas City Tuesday, May 3, through Sunday, May 8 after the pandemic interrupted its national tour which began in 2018. The musical that was first performed ...

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McDonald’s sales surge despite price increases

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McDonald’s is crediting sharp menu price increases in beating first-quarter profits. It also says a new customer loyalty program may have helped. Shares of the Chicago-based company rose nearly 2 percent. The ...

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Michael W. Smith records song in support of Ukraine relief efforts

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Singer Michael W. Smith was devastated to learn about the ongoing atrocities committed by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. “I just can’t comprehend how somebody can just go in and just ...

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“We can’t just sit here.” How Russian Americans are helping Ukrainians

In Alaska, A Russian-Speaking Church Becomes A Hub For Helping Ukrainians. An elevated cross reaches toward the blue sky at a nondescript corner of Alaska’s largest city. Viewed from the right vantage ...

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Vladimer Putin demands control of this Jerusalem church

Vladimir Putin is attempting to take control of a church in the Old City of Jerusalem. The Russian leader, who in February invaded Europe’s largest democracy, sent a strongly worded letter to ...

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The collectivist horrors against Ukraine by Russia are unmatched in its history

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During Ukraine’s long history, there have been no shortages of geopolitical manipulations against the Ukrainian people. Long before the current conflict, they can be seen in the Russo-Turkish Wars and Catherine the Great’s settling ...

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Media honors Fox reporter Ben Hall as he describes injuries

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Media outlets around the world are speaking of the sacrifice made by a Fox News correspondent in his coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Benjamin Hall sustained serious injuries several weeks ...

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Franklin Graham calls on Putin, Zelenskyy to hold ceasefire during Easter week

The war in Ukraine drags on, even as Easter week quickly approaches. Last week, Franklin Graham wrote Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, requesting a ceasefire from the war ...

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Airbnb ends operations in Russia, Belarus

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Four weeks after it initially said it would suspend operations in Russia, Airbnb has made good on its promise. Reservations starting on or after April 4 have been canceled, the company says ...

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Proposed Missouri legislation would ban business with Russia due to invasion

The Missouri House is considering legislation in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Majority Floor Leader Dean Plocher is sponsoring the “Missouri Stands with Ukraine” initiative (HB 2913), which would forbid ...

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VIDEO: Russia destroying the great cathedrals and churches of Ukraine

Kyiv, a classic and beautiful history-filled European city is also the spiritual heart of Ukraine. Russia knows that and is wiping out the country’s great cathedrals that, until now, have stood as ...

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Now revealed: Dramatic rescue of orphan children from Ukraine

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Yael Eckstein, president and CEO of The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), says she “thought she had seen it all.” She relates the story of a secret orphan rescue from ...

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These American companies ending operations in Russia

More American companies are ceasing operations in Russia as that country continues to target and kill civilians in Ukraine.  McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, and General Electric, are the latest to join the growing ...

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Today’s news briefs on Russian war on Ukraine

Here are the latest news briefs concerning the Russian invasion and destruction of Ukraine. Ukrainian president speaks virtually with U.S. Senate, House members Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared by video to the ...

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Missouri House approves resolution supporting Ukraine

The members of the Missouri House have approved a resolution to express their support for Ukraine and its people and to condemn Russia’s attack on the sovereign nation. The resolution calls Russia’s ...

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Israel rescues Ukrainian Holocaust survivor, 159 others fleeing Russian attacks

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Israel has rescued 160 Ukrainian citizens, including a Holocaust survivor, as Russia continues its relentless attack. The Ukrainians, including many elderly, had escaped across the border to Moldova. United Hatzalah, a volunteer-based emergency ...

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Christians in Ukraine give first-hand reports

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Metro Voice has gathered first-hand testimonials from Christians living and serving in ministries in Ukraine. Make Ukraine a top priority of your prayer time. Communication with some of those below has now ...

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Russian military personnel tip off Ukraine about assassination attempt

Russian military members tipped off their Ukrainian counterparts to an assassination attempt against President Volodymyr Zelensky. The incident is yet another example that some rank and file Russian soldiers are opposed to ...

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Russia using most deadly bomb just short of nuclear warhead

Evidence has emerged of Russia using its most powerful weapon shy of a nuclear bomb on Ukrainian civilians. A vacuum bomb, or thermobaric weapon, sucks in oxygen from the surrounding air to ...

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Partisan message expected during state of the union address

Ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, many observers say they expect a hyper-partisan message. On a call with reporters Monday,  Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and former Speaker of ...

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Latest news briefs about Europe, U.S. organizing against Russia

Russia is being isolated from Europe and North America with increased sanctions over its unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Additional measures are being announced by the hour. Here’s a look at the latest ...

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Josh Hawley introduces bill to reopen U.S. energy “full throttle”

U.S. energy production would kick into high gear in a new plan by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). The popular Missouri senator on Monday, Feb. 28, vowed to introduce legislation that will reopen energy production in the ...

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