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    1. UKRAINE Diplomacy in high gear: It’s another day of high-stakes diplomacy in a confrontation reminiscent of the Cold War. The question of the day: How to resolve the controversy over Russia’s decision to send troops into the Crimea region of eastern Ukraine, home to many ethnic Russians. Look for news of more consultations and […]

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    1. SHUTDOWN HANGOVER My head hurts: Even though the government is back up and running, it’s hardly kumbayah in Washington. Some people are drunk-dialing Congress. The headaches and nausea still linger. But before you even have time to recover, the next round of fights is about to begin. In one corner, President Obama has his […]