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September 11, 2022 10:43 AM

Ukrainian forces break through Russia's front lines in the east and retake key towns

Ukrainian officials claim to have taken Izium, Balakliya and Kupiansk — all of which have been controlled by Russian forces for months.

by Elissa Nadworny and Ashley Westerman

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September 10, 2022 1:04 PM

Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for four days before her funeral on Sept. 19

The public will have four days to pay their respects to the queen at Westminster Hall. President Biden and other world leaders are expected to attend her funeral.

by Juliana Kim

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September 10, 2022 10:08 AM

Russia announces troop pullback from Ukraine's Kharkiv area

Western defense officials and analysts say Ukrainian forces have punched through Russian front lines south of the country’s second-largest city, taking thousands of square miles of territory and threatening to cut off Russian supply lines.

by The Associated Press

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September 10, 2022 8:51 AM

Charles III proclaimed king at tradition-steeped ceremony

It’s the first time the ceremony has been held since 1952, when Queen Elizabeth II took the throne. Charles automatically became king when the queen died on Thursday.

by The Associated Press

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September 9, 2022 1:23 PM

What will happen to Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis?

The British monarch was known for her love of animals, and had a particular fondness for corgis. Elizabeth had at least four dogs under her care when she died on Thursday.

by Juliana Kim

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September 9, 2022 4:00 AM

As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

by Scott Neuman

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September 8, 2022 2:35 PM

Britain has an intricate plan that maps out the 10 days after Queen Elizabeth's death

The British government dubbed the protocol of handling Queen Elizabeth II's death "Operation London Bridge." It maps out the steps for accession, public viewings, her funeral and more.

by Bill Chappell

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September 8, 2022 1:05 PM

The life of Queen Elizabeth II in photos

Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has died at the age of 96.

by Kerem Yücel

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September 8, 2022 12:36 PM

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, surrounded by the royal family at Balmoral estate

Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years as Britain's monarch, died Thursday at her castle in the Scottish Highlands with family members by her side — including her son Charles, heir to the throne.

by Becky Sullivan