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CNN Pentagon Correspondent. Author, "The Insulin Express" Husband, reporter, pilot, T1D, UVA + Syracuse alum.

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The letter Rep. Rashida Tlaib sent to Israeli Interior Minister Ayreh Deri requesting a visit to her family in the West Bank, in which she promises to "respect any restrictions" and "not promote boycotts against Israel during my visit."
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For the first time in Israel's history, a Prime Minister has failed to form a government after an election. Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the Knesset and sent the country to new elections on Sept. 17th. Absolutely stunning!
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Three C-17s have just left Hamid Karzai International Airport in a row. The time now is midnight in Kabul. This could be the end of the US presence in Afghanistan.
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This is a huge deal. Russia will inevitably retaliate and shut its airspace to Canada, which cuts off many of the great circle routes that go over the top of the world. It also puts a measure of pressure on the US to do the same.
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Effective immediately, Canada’s airspace is closed to all Russian aircraft operators. We will hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked attacks against Ukraine.
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The openness of this is quite stunning to me. We knew they were headed over (and have started arriving), but the Pentagon made the intentional effort to blast these photos out.
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. @USMC M777 towed 155 mm howitzers bound for Ukraine are loaded onto a @USAirForce C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at @March_ARB .
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The full statement from @thejointstaff
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@Hadas_Gold Minister Deri has just announced that he will grant Rep. Tlaib entry for her visit to family. "Minister Deri decided to allow her entry into Israel and expressed hope she would stand by her commitment and that the visit would indeed by for humanitarian needs only," he said.
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What it's like sleeping on a B-52 in flight. This is probably 24 hours into the flight or so, a few hours before we hit our second sunrise coming back over the continental US.
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To me, the real question is why the US feels it needs to aidrop aid into Gaza? If there is any country that can compel Israel to send in more aid on the ground, it would be the US. So why not do what should be safer, easier, and with fewer logistical limits?
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Biden is expected to announce that the US will airdrop humanitarian aid and supplies into Gaza, according to people familiar with the plans
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We are expecting a statement shortly that may include confirmation of re-entry and a place where the rocket crashed. Given reported sightings in Israel and Oman that I've seen, the Arabian Peninsula/Indian Ocean appears a likely candidate.
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@CAFinUS I was lucky enough to do a story about MSgt. Roddie Edmonds, and I was honored when Yad Vashem asked to add it to their archive.
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The USS Carney intercepted a total of 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones over a period of 9 hours in the Red Sea, according to a US official, a larger and more sustained barrage than was previously known.
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First time taking my son flying!!
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In a powerful message issued just now to the entire military force, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley and the Joint Chiefs of Staff reminded the service members of their role in defending the United States and the Constitution. (1/5)
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3 years
The US military says it has killed an ISIS-K planner with a drone strike. President Joe Biden vowed to strike ISIS-K, and US Central Command says he has, less than 36 hours after the terrorist attack that killed 13 US troops and scores of Afghan civilians.
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So this is big news after nearly 6 years in Jerusalem! Thrilled for the opportunity with @CNN and @cnni
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Congratulations to @OrenCNN on his new role as a Pentagon Correspondent based in Washington! Oren will move to DC after working as a @CNN correspondent in Jerusalem.
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"Up to a handful" of militants were killed in the first US military strike under President Joe Biden, a US official tells me. The strike targeted sites used by militias that @SecDef Lloyd Austin says were behind rocket attacks on US and coalition forces.
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2 years
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved a plan to extend the deployment of the aircraft carrier Harry S Truman in the Mediterranean through the summer as the crisis in Ukraine continues, according to two US defense officials. From @barbarastarrcnn 1/4
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The US has finished training the first group of 635 Ukrainian troops at Grafenwoehr in Germany, where the US conducts its own combined arms training. The troops trained on the Bradley fighting vehicle and other soldier skills.
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US forces intercepted more than 70 Iranian drones and at least 3 ballistic missiles, US officials tell me and @halbritz . The missiles were intercepted by US destroyers in the eastern Med Sea. A number of the drones were intercepted by US fighter jets operating in the region.
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Two military Hercs and an Osprey right on the Poland-Ukraine border, only about 30 miles or so from Lviv, where the US embassy is now based.
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3 years
Not good for Afghanistan. An Emirates 777 approaches the airport, flies a few holding patterns, then flies away without ever landing.
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1 year
As we follow another TFR for NORAD operations, I'm watching two aircraft over Lake Michigan - an E-3 AWACS and a tanker (which would fuel up nearby fighters).
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The Pentagon is losing a legend. My colleague, @barbarastarrcnn , is retiring after an incredible career. I have had the privilege of working with Barb for the past two years, and I have enjoyed every moment learning from one of the absolute best.
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That's now two vacant positions on the Joint Chiefs of Staff with Gen. James McConville's retirement today. His photo was on the bottom left. Gen. David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired last month. And Adm. Michael Gilday, the Navy Chief, retires in two weeks.
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2 years
The US successfully tested a hypersonic missile in mid-March but kept it quiet for two weeks to avoid escalating tensions with Russia as President Joe Biden was about to travel to Europe, according to a defense official familiar with the matter.
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A US P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft flying over the coast of Romania and watching the Black Sea, one day after a Russian jet collided with a US spy drone, causing it to go down in international waters SW of Crimea.
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2 years
In public, Bennett has remained largely silent about Russia. When CNN asked a spokeswoman for Bennett if Israel would give Zelensky -- the only Jewish world leader outside of Israel -- refuge should he choose to leave Ukraine, the answer was "no comment."
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3 years
This will be a fascinating dynamic from two leaders who have known each other for nearly four decades.
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Another US military source put it more bluntly: Ukraine has made up for Russia's advantage in sheer volume of fire with its "competence." From @KatieBoLillis and @NatashaBertrand
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3 years
The commanding officer, executive officer, and chief of the boat of the USS Connecticut have been relieved of duty because of a loss of confidence following the nuclear-powered sub hitting an underwater mountain on Oct. 2nd, the Navy said.
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A sneak peak at our exclusive 33-hour B-52 mission to the edge of the East China Sea and back. The full story will be on @OutFrontCNN with @ErinBurnett tonight!
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The US is considering a program to dramatically expand the training of Ukrainian forces to as many as 2,500 per month, multiple officials tell CNN. With @KatieBoLillis @NatashaBertrand and @kylieatwood
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2 years
This was a fascinating story to learn about. @US_SOCEUR developed the Resistance Operating Concept (ROC) to help a country fight back against occupation. Ukraine has become its proving ground, and other countries have noticed.
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2 years
The response from SecDef Lloyd Austin to OK Gov. Kevin Stitt, following Stitt's request for an exemption to the vaccine mandate for OK National Guard. "The concerns raised in your letter do not negate the need for this important military readiness requirement."
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3 years
This isn't an investigation and a search for wrongdoing, but it is a review of the process of handling the "nuclear football" to make sure it remains secure during a crisis.
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The US Navy will name a ship after Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It will be a John Lewis-class replenishment oiler ship, a line of ships named after those who fought for civil rights and human rights.
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[The SARMAT ICBM] has been successfully tested before and had this one worked, US officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin would have highlighted the test in his State of the Nation address on Tuesday. With @NatashaBertrand
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3 years
"As Service Members, we must embody the values and ideals of the Nation. We support and defend the Constitution. Any act to disrupt the Constitutional process is not only against our traditions, values, and oath; it is against the law." (5/5)
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"We witnessed actions inside the Capitol building that were inconsistent with the rule of law. The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition, and insurrection." (4/5)
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Once again, PM Netanyahu is faced with demands for a prisoner exchange. The families of Hamas’ hostages met with the PM and made it clear they would consider a prisoner swap - approx. 220 Israeli hostages for 6630 Palestinian prisoners released. 1/x
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3 years
The Afghanistan evacuation and withdrawal continue with about 2 days left, and an AC-130 gunship is going in for top cover. (Apologies for the clutter.) Credit to @GDarkconrad for spotting the AC-130 gunship.
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2 years
A look at the thinking, considerations and discussions that went into the latest $800M security assistance package to Ukraine. With @kaitlancollins and @jeremyherb
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The Pentagon waited four days to disclose that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to the hospital on New Year's Day. That delay is unacceptable, especially given his crucial position in the national security establishment and world events.
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For anyone concerned about a possible lack of oversight in the $40B Ukraine aid bill, it already includes: 1) A DoD IG review 2) A report on US weapons sent to Ukraine within 45 days 3) A report every 30 days with a comprehensive list of items sent, with authority and funding
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3 years
Looks like 3 tankers over and around Afghanistan, possibly to meet 3 C-17s and refuel them on their way out of country.
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Two US Air Force commanders and four of their subordinates at a key nuclear base in North Dakota were relieved of duty this week after their units failed a Nuclear Surety Inspection, two defense officials told CNN. With @zcohencnn and @NatashaBertrand
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1 year
The Pentagon says a final farewell to @bstarrreports , my incredible colleague of the last 2 years.
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3 years
The withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Joe Biden has begun. From @barbarastarrcnn
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1 year
A US-made Patriot air defense system was likely damaged, but not destroyed, as the result of a Russian missile barrage in and around Kyiv early Tuesday morning local time, a US official tells CNN. With @NatashaBertrand
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9 months
There are now 301 senior military officer nominations on hold as a result of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket block on confirmations.
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6 months
While reporting on the war in Gaza, I had a medical issue during #DiabetesAwarenessMonth - the last Freestyle Libre 3 sensor failed, and I had no quality way to monitor blood sugar. Guy Geffen came to our office and hooked me up with more sensors and a reader! Thanks!
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3 years
A few thoughts on Israel-Gaza, having spent the last six years as the JLM correspondent and watched a dozen or so rounds of fighting. Long thread…
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" ... and remain fully committed to protecting and defending the Constitution of the US against all enemies, foreign and domestic." (3/5)
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A Christian man prays alongside Muslims outside the Old City of Jerusalem during mid-day prayers on Friday.
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"The U.S. military will obey lawful orders from civilian leadership, support civil authorities to protect lives and property, ensure public safety in accordance with the law ..." (2/5)
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2 years
The US Global Hawk definitely looks to be leaving Ukraine airspace and a Ukraine Int'l Airlines flight has cut its route short and landed in Moldova.
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"US officials are no longer talking about six months as the likely timeline for the government of Afghanistan to collapse; they now believe it could happen much more quickly, the two sources said." @kylieatwood
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It is a remarkable indication of just how far Israel will go to avoid publicly declaring a side. One of Israel's foundational laws is the right of any Jew in the world to make "aliyah" and move to Israel.
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An interview with the commander of the final flights out of Kabul international airport. His entire military career has been largely defined by Afghanistan.
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This has basically unfolded as the Biden administration predicted it would, as it pushed out more and more intelligence about Russia's forces and intent.
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On Russian morale, this is stunning: "We’ve seen Russian soldiers – short of weapons and morale - refusing to carry out orders, sabotaging their own equipment and even accidentally shooting down their own aircraft."
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The Pentagon Press Association has written a letter to the public affairs heads of the Pentagon, expressing outrage about this manner in which this was released to the public and the press.
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Commercial flights seem to be turning away from or avoiding Iranian airspace based on flight tracks amid reports of explosions in several locations in the region.
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The war has gotten harder and more brutal for Ukraine as Russia focuses on the Donbas region. The approval of multi-launch rocket systems would be a huge statement from the US, and it may open the door to others providing the same.
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My mom snagged a video of my first takeoff this morning. I may have to talk to her about her camera work!
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An exclusive flight on a 33-hour B-52 strategic bomber mission from Barksdale Air Force Base to Japan and back with @AFGlobalStrike . It was an incredible look at the critical role of an aging bomber as we flew to the edge of the East China Sea.
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CNN has confirmed an object was shot down over Lake Huron within the last couple of hours. That would be the third object shot down over US/Canada within the last three days, and still no reasonable explanation or answer as to what these things were.
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A look at what drives someone to fight for another country. From @kileycnn
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I will note that other flights have gone in and out since this Emirates Airlines flight. The size of the airport and its ability (or inability) to handle multiple flights at a time is a critical issue to watch.
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Military extremism was one of the biggest issues when SecDef Lloyd Austin came into the Pentagon. But two years later, the effort has vanished virtually without a trace, the victim of GOP attacks on "wokeism." With @ZcohenCNN and @halbritz
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The US has begun construction at sea of the temporary pier intended to help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with the ultimate goal of delivering up to 150 trucks of aid per day to the starving population there. With @NatashaBertrand and @halbritz
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9 years ago. My first day in a hospital in Nepal after I was diagnosed with #type1diabetes on Valentine's Day 2014. I can still feel that IV in my hands when I see this picture... #diabetes
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is encountering "stiffer than expected" resistance from the Ukrainian military as well as unexpected difficulties supplying its forces, two senior US officials with direct knowledge tell CNN. with @jimsciutto
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With 33 minutes to spare, Yair Lapid, head of Yesh Atid, says he has a government.
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מדוברות בית הנשיא נמסר: בהתאם לסעיף 13(ב) לחוק-יסוד: הממשלה, הודיע הערב ח״כ יאיר לפיד, יו"ר "יש עתיד", לנשיא המדינה, כי עלה בידו להרכיב ממשלה.
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Some pretty remarkable lines here from the UK's Intel Chief, Sir Jeremy Fleming, the director of Government Communications HQ (GCHQ)
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Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges on Monday, according to a source familiar with the matter. From @HBRabinowitz
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What would a US recon aircraft be doing tracking a balloon? Perhaps trying to pick up any signals, receptions, or transmissions from the balloon and its payload.
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Yet the Prime Minister's office refused to publicly affirm that it would apply that law to Zelensky as well.
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Already, the US has begun training the second group of 710 Ukrainian troops on Bradleys and M109 Paladins. And a third group of 890 troops will begin training on Strykers next week.
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At the height of the war, Russia was firing upwards of 20,000 artillery shells per day. Now, that number is down to about 5,000 shells per day, US officials tell CNN, but the question is why?
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I had 4 signs of #type1diabetes when I was diagnosed: 💧thirst, 🚽frequent urination, 🤔unexplained weight loss, and 🛌exhaustion. #SeeTheSigns #T1D #WorldDiabetesDay @BeyondType1
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"The threat of Russia attacking - that lives in our bones from generation to generation. We used to say, 'Let them come.' They might take Tallinn, but they will die there." - Rene Toomse, Estonian Defense League
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The new command to arm and train Ukrainians has its first full-time commander in Lt. Gen. Antonio Aguto, Jr. Aguto took over the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine (SAG-U) last week from Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue.
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Tomorrow will be a fascinating meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group with all eyes on Germany... With @kylieatwood and @NatashaBertrand
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Given the 5-week training course, that means Ukraine will have about 2,000 troops trained in combined arms and maneuver by late-March, in time for a spring offensive.
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November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth . All month, I will post my blood sugars here - the highs, the lows, and everything in between - to raise awareness of #diabetes and #T1D . Follow along and ask questions as I share #myBS here. @AmDiabetesAssn
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Three Navy warships that are part of the Truman overall strike group are also being extended. 4/4
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Always proud to be colleagues with @fpleitgenCNN - a great friend and an even better reporter!
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Live all night from Kyiv after Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian capital and many other cities across the country. One missile hit a playground in the center of town, another an intersection next to a museum and a university building. #CNN #Ukraine
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The Defense Department is analyzing a balloon found off the coast of Alaska to figure out what it is and determine if it is another spy balloon. The balloon is currently at JB Elmendorf-Richardson. With @HBRabinowitz @KatieBoLillis and @NatashaBertrand
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