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Russian President Vladimir Putin lays a flower at a shopping mall in Kemerovo two days after more than 60 people were killed on Sunday in a fire.

Putin Fends Off Fire And Fury, At Home And Abroad

Russia's government has used the Siberian mall fire and diplomatic expulsions to help portray Putin is the only man who can protect and lead Russia through tough times.

A person walks by the headquarters of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on April 27, 2018, in Seattle. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has published its annual letter Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, that outlines the organization's priorities and announced its $8.3 billion budget for 2023. CEO Mark Suzman, who authored the letter, raised the question of whether the foundation has too much power and influence.

Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence? The foundation’s CEO Mark Suzman raised that question in an annual letter released Tuesday and when asked, said the answer was, "No.” With $8.3 billion to give away in 2023, the Gates Foundation is the largest private philanthropic donor.

How should we be 'Living'? Kurosawa and Ishiguro tackle the question, 70 years apart

As a kid, Kazuo Ishiguro saw Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru. "It made a terrific impact on me," the Nobel prize-winner recalls. His film Living is nominated for an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands after speaking to the media during a signing ceremony following their talks in Moscow on Tuesday.

The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeaways

China's Xi Jinping says he has a peace plan for Ukraine and wants to mediate an end to the war. Ukraine and its neighbors are skeptical.

Power Outages Continue As Texas Electric Grid Struggles Through Cold Snap

For a third day, the Texas power grid continues to strain under a deep freeze. Millions of homes and businesses are without electricity.

Opera Diva Beverly Sills Dies at 78

Beverly Sills, world-renowned opera singer, died from lung cancer at the age of 78. With a silvery voice that soared high, and an irrepressible personality, Sills became an opera superstar.

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