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Things happen for a reason. Karma perhaps? The innocent are usually the ones who pay the price. - Russia launches murder investigation after car bomb kills daughter of key Putin ally via @nbcnews

On the front page of the e-edition of the LA Times today. - Russia's 'most hidden crime' in Ukraine

If you're wondering about the connection to Ukraine, note this: "...Crimea ...Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014."- Attacks in Crimea continue

Glad to see the US is still supporting the release of Navalny who just like many like Russia's imprisoning of Putin's opposition. - U.S. and Germany extol courage of jailed Putin critic

Not so sure what I think about this byline. Anything that addresses climate issues even now is welcomed IMHO. - When it comes to climate policy, better late than never

Some food for thought. - Comics - Los Angeles Times

Karen Bass is the right choice for LA. LA doesn't need someone who is calling himself a Dem when in fact until this campaign he was Republican. - Do Angelenos care about a 'first woman mayor'?

Excellent article that gives cogent advice about writing about elections. Jennifer Rubin introduces her share of said article with this comment: "They [journalists] have to be dedicated truth-tellers, using clear language, plenty of context and thoughtful framing to get that truth across." Concerned about our democracy, please read this article. - My final column: 2024 and the dangers ahead

This isn't a rerun. These war crimes have to be investigated, and they're quite successful. - How Bellingcat is using TikTok to investigate the war in Ukraine via @60minutes

This is what has to be done, which of course the Russian government denies. That's just their propaganda. These war crimes must be exposed no matter the cost. - Bellingcat: The online investigators tracking alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine via @60minutes

A war caused by Russia illegally invading a sovereign nation, Ukraine. - Ballet: A theater of the war in Ukraine via @60minutes

It has forced those in the ballet to make difficult choices, which is not an easy tasks considering who they leave behind. - How Russia's invasion of Ukraine is reverberating on the world's ballet stages via @60minutes

Is this Texas's version of Arizona's SB 1070 that failed? Texans, vote Greg Abbott out of office. - In Texas, resentment builds as border crackdown ensnares local drivers via @nbcnews