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FILE - President Joe Biden welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. A year ago, with Russian forces bearing down on Ukraine's capital, Western leaders feared for the life of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the U.S. offered him an escape route. Zelenskyy declined, declaring his intent to stay and defend Ukraine's independence.

Officials: U.S. to send ammunition, tanker trucks to Ukraine

FILE - President Joe Biden welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. A year ago, with Russian forces bearing down on Ukraine's capital, Western leaders feared for the life of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the U.S. offered him an escape route. Zelenskyy declined, declaring his intent to stay and defend Ukraine's independence.

March 20, 2023, 8:17am Nation & World

The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. will send Ukraine $350 million in weapons and equipment, as fierce battles with Russian forces continue for control of the city of Bakhmut, and troops prepare for an expected spring offensive. Read story

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to receive his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, March 20, 2023.

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to receive his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, March 20, 2023.

March 20, 2023, 8:07am Nation & World

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the Group of Seven major industrial nations’ summit in May and announced action plans for a new Indo-Pacific initiative aimed at countering China’s influence in the region. Read story

FILE - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney speaks about drug abuse issues in Concord, N.H., Feb. 22, 2013. One of President Joe Biden's nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire. Delaney, nominated for the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, said in written testimony to senators that he did not write the 2005 brief and otherwise had "extremely limited involvement" in the case that was brought while he was deputy attorney general in New Hampshire.

Biden’s appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny

FILE - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney speaks about drug abuse issues in Concord, N.H., Feb. 22, 2013. One of President Joe Biden's nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire. Delaney, nominated for the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, said in written testimony to senators that he did not write the 2005 brief and otherwise had "extremely limited involvement" in the case that was brought while he was deputy attorney general in New Hampshire.

March 20, 2023, 8:03am Politics

One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire, injecting the issue of abortion into his confirmation fight from an unexpected flank. Read story

FILE - Former President Donald J. Trump watches the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Trump's calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.

Trump’s call for protests gets muted reaction by supporters

FILE - Former President Donald J. Trump watches the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Trump's calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.

March 20, 2023, 8:02am Politics

Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap. Read story

In this grab taken from video, China's President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, Monday, March 20, 2023.

Putin sticks to protocol during Chinese leader Xi’s visit

In this grab taken from video, China's President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, Monday, March 20, 2023.

March 20, 2023, 7:46am Nation & World

President Vladimir Putin wasn’t waiting at the end of the red carpet to greet Chinese leader Xi Jinping upon his arrival in Russia on Monday for a high-profile visit. Read story

Ukrainian servicemen fixing APC's engine at the temporary base not far from the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting

Ukrainian servicemen fixing APC's engine at the temporary base not far from the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, March 18, 2023.

March 20, 2023, 7:44am Latest News

Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, a visit that sent a powerful message to Western leaders allied with Ukraine that their efforts to isolate Moscow have fallen short. Read story

Washington State Capitol in Olympia (Amanda Snyder/Crosscut)

Foster, homeless college students in Washington could get more housing support

Washington State Capitol in Olympia (Amanda Snyder/Crosscut)

March 20, 2023, 7:42am Latest News

Charles Adkins remembers when he was asked to pay $700 to stay at the dorms at The Evergreen State College during his freshman year. He panicked because he didn’t know where he’d be able to stay since he couldn’t afford it. Read story

"I just think we have to make sure that people aren't getting injured on the job," Sen. Manka Dhingra, a Democrat representing Redmond, said in an interview. "These are issues that follow individuals for life, and it's challenging for them and it's challenging for employers."  (AP Photo/Ted S.

Hurt at work? Washington lawmakers revive stalled push targeting chronic injuries

"I just think we have to make sure that people aren't getting injured on the job," Sen. Manka Dhingra, a Democrat representing Redmond, said in an interview. "These are issues that follow individuals for life, and it's challenging for them and it's challenging for employers."  (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 20, 2023, 6:02am Business

Some Washington businesses could face more safety regulations if lawmakers in Olympia succeed in reversing a 20-year-old prohibition on new regulations targeting common workplace injuries. Read story