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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO allies accused Russia of misleading the world by saying it was returning some troops to bases, reporting that Moscow has instead added as many as 7,000 more forces near its tense border with Ukraine. The alliance warned Thursday that the buildup has only strengthened its resolve.After a handful of positive signals from Russia that eased tensions

The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.Millions of individual Americans’ immune systems now recognize the virus and are primed to fight it off if they encounter omicron, or even another

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — On past deployments Army National Guard Spc. Michael Stockwell surveilled a desolate section of the U.S.-Mexico border during a migrant surge, and guarded a ring of checkpoints and fences around New Mexico’s state Capitol after the January 2021 insurrection in Washington.On his current mission, Stockwell helps students with assignments as a substitute

THE TEAM running the electronic seafood auction in Shetland says fishermen continue to get more money for their fish than elsewhere as buyers are prepared to pay a higher price for quality and freshness. Shetland Seafood Auction has been selling fish electronically from the...

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.Tyson Foods said Tuesday it was ending mask requirements for its vaccinated workers in some facilities. Walmart and Amazon — the nation’s No. 1 and 2 largest private employers respectively — will no longer require fully

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” sued Alec Baldwin and the movie's producers Tuesday alleging their “callous” disregard in the face of safety complaints led directly to her death.At a news conference announcing the lawsuit, attorneys for the husband and 9-year-old son of Halyna Hutchins said that Baldwin refused

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he welcomed a security dialogue with the West, and his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. But U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. had not verified Russia’s claim and that an invasion was still a distinct possibility.Putin said he does not want war and would rely on negotiations in

A THIRTY four year old man has appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court on an alleged sexual assault charge. Laurence John Manson, of Shetland, made no plea, was committed further examination and released on bail after appearing on Wednesday morning. He has been charged with...

A TWENTY five year old man who admitted threatening to murder a social worker has been sentenced to two months in prison. Kyle Swannie, of Lerwick’s Hoofields, had previously pleaded guilty to making the threat in a phone call to the social worker’s colleague on 18 October...

A WOMAN who admitted driving through Lerwick while unfit through drink or drugs has been banned from the road for three years and fined £800. Thirty eight year old Laura Saunders, of the town’s Chromate Lane, pleaded guilty to driving dangerously between Sea Road and Church...