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Kristina Kvien is the U.S. charge d'affaires in Kyiv, the top American official on the ground in the Ukrainian capital. She estimates that there are more than 100,000 Russian troops at the border to Ukraine, and that number is growing.

Russia has just two options in front of it, says the top U.S. official in Ukraine

It Russia takes the path of aggression, it will face "extremely severe consequences immediately," says the U.S. charge d'affaires Kristina Kvien.

Tots on errands, phone mystery, stinky sweat benefits: Our top non-virus global posts

Can a 4-year-old go out alone? Why did a payphone in China keep ringing? Does stinky sweat have an upside? These are some of our non-pandemic global stories that drew the most readers in 2022.

A driver for the ride-sharing company Didi follows a map on his smartphone in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2018.

A top Chinese ride-hailing company delists from the NYSE just months after its IPO

The announcement reflects the rapid reversal in Didi Chuxing's fortunes as China goes on a regulatory blitz targeting some of the country's biggest private technology firms.

With the Trump-era head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. stepping down, consumer protection groups see an opportunity to put an end to "rent-a-bank" loans with sky-high interest rates.

Consumer groups want the FDIC to ban rent-a-bank loans with rates that can top 100%

With the Trump-era head of the FDIC stepping down, consumer protection groups see an opportunity to put an end to "rent-a-bank" loans with sky-high interest rates.

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders

The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of "Make America Great Again" — appeared to be the final break in a dispute simmering for months.

Sweden's forward #08 Lina Hurtig (C) and teammates celebrate their win following a penalty kick shootout over two-time defending champion U.S. at the Women's World Cup. It was the U.S.'s earliest exit from the tournament.

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

It was the earliest tournament exit for the two-time defending champions. The U.S. has not looked as sharp or dominant at the Women's World Cup as questions about tactics and lineups have swirled.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md., is photographed on Oct. 14, 2015.

FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the U.S.

The warning from the Food and Drug Administration is the latest attempt by regulators to crack down on illegal disposable vapes that have poured into U.S. stores in recent years.

NPR's Stephen Thompson's top Weird Al songs, 40 years after the parody genius' debut

Weird Al Yankovic has made a name for himself with spot-on song parodies. 40 years into his career, a look at some of his best tunes reveals the expertise and creativity it takes to do what he does.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler listens during a meeting of top financial regulators at the U.S. Treasury Department on Oct. 3, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The SEC's lawsuit against crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase this week are intended to bring both under the regulatory purview of the agency.

Wall Street's top cop is determined to bring crypto to heel. He just took a big shot

The SEC announced this week a barrage of lawsuits against crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance. The outcome could help define the future of the cryptocurrency sector.

Biden says the U.S. killed top al-Qaida leader and key Sept. 11 plotter

Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a drone strike in Afghanistan carried out by the U.S. on July 30, according to President Biden. The Taliban has not confirmed that al-Zawahiri was killed.

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