U.S. says Russia plans Ukraine invasion as early as 2022
U.S. intelligence officials say Russia is planning a possible invasion of Ukraine with about 175,000 troops, many already near the border, and 100 battalion tactical groups to move with armor and artillery. Biden warns of making such action very difficult while awaiting a Putin call. Ukrainian officials warn of a potential large-scale escalation in January.
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Joe Biden
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Vladimir Putin
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Crimea
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Washington Post
Merkel urges vaccination in final appeal to Germans
Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, in what may be her last weekly video message, urged Germans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as new measures curb infections. Officials report 64,510 new cases and 378 deaths in 24 hours, with a total toll of 102,946.
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National Disease Control Center
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Minneap olis man charged with intimidating judge in Daunte Wright case
A Minneapolis man Cortez A. Rice was charged with tampering with a judicial officer for allegedly going to a condo building he believed housed Judge Regina Chu and making intimidation remarks to influence coverage of the former officer Kimberly Potter murder trial. Meanwhile, Teddy the Bernese mountain dog from Attleboro won an AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence in therapy work. Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupted on Java amid ash clouds with no immediate casualties reported. Rio de Janeiro canceled its New Year celebration over COVID fears, delaying Carnival plans.
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Kimberly Potter
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Caleigh Brown
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Indonesia
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Paes
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US State Department staff targeted in Pegasus hack
Eleven U S State Department employees based in Uganda were hacked with NSO Group Pegasus spyware. The breach, described as the first known use of Pegasus against U S government personnel, drew White House and Citizen Lab commentary on diplomatic security and comes after U S sanctions on NSO Group.
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University of Toronto
Reuters
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Colorado shooting suspect deemed mentally incompetent for trial
A Denver judge ruled Ahmad Alissa not mentally competent to stand trial for the March 2021 King Soopers massacre in Boulder. Four doctors determined his incompetence and he will be treated at the state mental hospital to assess potential restoration of competency. The ruling halts proceedings indefinitely.
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