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Biden introduces Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister lists five demands to the world
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Russia invades Ukraine: Putin condemned by NZ politicians
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Defence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raid
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'All white': Jury for 3 ex-cops on trial for Floyd's killing not diverse
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Two prosecutors leading NY Trump inquiry resign, clouding case's future
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Ukraine crisis: Russia evacuates embassy in Kyiv
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Putin outlines his demands, pulls diplomats from Ukraine after threats
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Executives are quitting to spend time with family. Really
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Hank the Tank: Huge bear breaks into homes for food
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US to impose new sanctions amid Ukraine crisis
It comes after Russia moved to recognise separatist eastern Ukraine regions.
Native American tribe grapples with missing women crisis on coast
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Trump's Truth Social is poised to join a crowded field
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Massive Ukraine explosion, rebels declare full military mobilisation
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