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Russia evacuating embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates
Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia. Those moves come as the region braced for further confrontation Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country.
Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he'd like to see the city's rent control initiative include a 15-year exemption for new housing — and have that exemption be retroactive. Carter also outlined public safety proposal during Tuesday’s State of the City address.
Allies join U.S. in imposing sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine
The White House had begun referring to Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an “invasion” after initially hesitating to use the term. That's a red line that President Joe Biden has said would result in the U.S. levying severe sanctions against Moscow.
U.S. census director says the bureau needs to reduce chances of meddling after Trump
Newly sworn-in Census Bureau Director Robert Santos told NPR it's important to make sure there are policies in place to better protect the agency from any future political interference.
Canadian lawmakers extend emergency powers act for truck protests
The act allows authorities to declare certain areas as no-go zones. It also allows police to freeze truckers' personal and corporate bank accounts and compel tow truck companies to haul away vehicles.