Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep appears in the following:

News brief: Russia-Ukraine latest, Ukrainian refugees, Bill Barr book

Monday, March 07, 2022

Russian forces are moving toward a third Ukrainian nuclear power plant. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has generated a refugee crisis. Ex-Attorney General Barr defends his record in a new book.

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Bill Barr won't back a 2024 Trump run but doesn't quite condemn his former boss

Monday, March 07, 2022

Former Attorney General William Barr spoke with NPR about his new memoir, former President Trump's election lies and why he thinks Trump shouldn't try to return to the White House.

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The western Ukrainian city of Lviv, a base for war preparations, is on edge

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Russia's military accelerated its advance on Ukraine with troops positioned to try to surround Kyiv, Kharkiv and other major cities. Russian troops and bombardments have not yet arrived in Lviv.

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News brief: Biden speech, Ukrainian civilian casualties, Texas primary

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Biden's State of the Union speech addresses Ukraine, inflation and other topics. A view of the Russia-Ukraine crisis from western Ukraine. A wrap up of some of the races in the Texas primary.

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U.S. delegation is sent to Taiwan to show support amid potential Chinese aggression

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

The visit to Taiwan by the high-level delegation comes at a time when the White House has expressed growing concern about Beijing's ties with Moscow.

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News brief: Russian military convoy, sanctions fallout, State of the Union

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

Satellite images show a convoy of Russian forces headed to Kyiv. The world is watching to see how sanctions impact Russia. President Biden will give his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

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Ukrainian forces aren't backing down, 5 days after Russian attacks began

Monday, February 28, 2022

The Ukrainian military is continuing its defense of the capital Kyiv, while Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet on the border with Belarus to try to find a diplomatic way out of the conflict.

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News brief: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Ukrainians Flee, Germany's defense spending

Monday, February 28, 2022

Diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled for Monday. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing the country every day. The EU and Germany announced moves to support Ukraine.

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan told U.S. staffers in Ukraine to get out now

Saturday, February 12, 2022

A senior U.S. military official gave additional details in a background briefing Friday on the intelligence that led the U.S. to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine in the coming days.

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The U.S. orders embassy staff in Ukraine to leave over fears of a Russian attack

Friday, February 11, 2022

A senior U.S. military official said something was detected in recent days that sharply heightened concern that an invasion is coming.

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Storm brings freezing rain and snow to millions of Americans

Friday, February 04, 2022

As a winter storm moves across the United States, Memphis, Tenn., has been one of the hardest hit places. Nearly a third of the Memphis areas lost power.

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COVID protocols limit the guest list for the opening of China's Winter Olympics

Friday, February 04, 2022

Athletes in the parade of nations will filter into a mostly empty stadium. There's a limited guest list due to pandemic security, but Russian President Putin is expected to be among the VIPs.

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News brief: Ukraine-Belarus border, Winter Olympics, storm hits Memphis hard

Friday, February 04, 2022

Russian troops hold military exercises in Belarus, across the border from Ukraine. The Beijing Winter Olympics officially open Friday. A storm brings freezing rain and snow to millions of Americans.

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ISIS leader is killed in U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria, Biden says

Thursday, February 03, 2022

President Biden said the counterterrorism operation took out ISIS leader Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. Biden said all Americans returned safely. An aid group says Syrian civilians were killed.

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Calls grow for Chicago officer who killed a Black teenager to face federal charges

Thursday, February 03, 2022

"Sixteen shots and a cover-up" was the rallying cry after a video showed a Chicago police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. On Thursday, Jason Van Dyke gets an early release from prison.

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News brief: life in Ukraine, ex-Chicago cop leaves prison early, winter storm,

Thursday, February 03, 2022

Amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, more U.S. troops will go to Europe. Ex-Chicago police officer who killed a Black teenager will leave prison early. A huge storm is sweeping across the nation's midsection.

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Russia's Putin accuses the U.S. of trying to drag him into war

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the Ukraine crisis, accusing the U.S. of trying to lay a trap for Russia. Diplomatic talks continue.

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OPEC members to meet as crude oil prices reach 7-year highs

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

The OPEC oil cartel holds its monthly meeting Tuesday amid high prices driven by supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. Some analysts predict prices could go up to a $100 a barrel soon.

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News Brief: Putin says U.S. is stoking war, Black coach sues NFL, OPEC meeting

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

Heated rhetoric continues to define Russia-Ukraine relations. A class-action lawsuit filed against the NFL and three teams alleges racism in hiring practices. Crude oil prices reach seven-year highs.

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News brief: COVID kids' vaccine, Russian natural gas supply, Boris Johnson

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

A COVID vaccine for kids under 5 may be ready soon. There's concern Russia could weaponize its natural gas exports in retaliation for sanctions. Britain's prime minister meets with Ukraine's leader.

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