When Kat Stafford expanded her beat last year to prioritize investigations focused on race, we envisioned tackling stories that dig deeper into how racism has manifested in every corner of American life. That includes the military. We stand by her and her colleagues' reporting.

UN: 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine worst post-WWII crisis (from The Associated Press) stories from the border by ⁦Renata Brito⁩ and other esteemed colleagues apnews.com/article/cbb63e…

Russia’s war idles mills, fishing trawlers as energy costs soar. By Colleen Barry #Ukraine #Russia apnews.com/article/russia…

Russia's war idles some European mills as energy costs soar. “My heat, my thermostat, is actually paying for Putin’s missiles and bombs,” said energy economist Mattia Di Castelnuovo. “It is good enough for me to lower it by 2 degrees and wear a jumper.” apnews.com/article/russia…

More than 900 bodies of civilians have been discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces. Most were shot dead. Police say they were likely “simply executed.” apne.ws/nTtAN9t

Nadiya Trubchaninova, 70, hitchhiked from her village to the shattered town of Bucha to bring her son’s body home for burial. She is one of many elderly Ukrainians who survived the first weeks of the war only to find it had taken their children. apne.ws/SHD9vVm

Russian forces appear to be on the brink of capturing Mariupol. They have given Ukrainian fighters in the port city a deadline to surrender or be killed. apne.ws/p7OpPyK

Kalush Orchestra frontman Oleh Psiuk explains why his Eurovision Song Contest Song Contest track "Stefania" means so much to the people of Ukraine. More here: apne.ws/2beoAjD

Italian Premier Mario Draghi meets with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Tuesday, with the two allies united in their desire to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. But public sentiment is growing in Italy against sending weapons to Ukraine. apne.ws/ddDXc6V

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fourth month, officials in Kyiv have expressed fears that the specter of “war fatigue” could erode the West’s resolve to help the country push back Moscow’s aggression following unprecedented unity. apne.ws/9HVGiwj

War fatigue or thinking of the War in Ukraine as "Old news" could make the West lose interest and therefore change the path of the war. Colleen Barry explains via The Associated Press bit.ly/3MzBFMM

Fine Italian knitwear packed in boxes addressed to retailers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kursk sit stacked in a Lombardy warehouse awaiting dispatch. The garments are not likely to ship any time soon. AP colleague ⁦⁦Colleen Barry⁩ explains why apnews.com/article/339778…

Fine Italian knitwear packed in boxes addressed to retailers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kursk sit stacked in a Lombardy warehouse awaiting dispatch but unlikely to ship. Read why. #sanctions #ukraine (Via The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/339778…

Leader of Italy's left #EnricoLetta speaks to AP Europe about election to help shape country's future in #Europe where #far-right's on rise. Frances D'Emilio sfchronicle.com/news/article/D…

#twitter bird among bats, in ⁦艾未未⁩’s memento mori in Venice. Just a thought.

Italy is blocking some 250 migrants from entering a port in Sicily despite the fact they were rescued at sea. Aid groups say the move violates international law. The AP explains what's behind the standoff. apne.ws/LQNWnlL

BREAKING: Pope Francis in #TheAPInterview calls laws criminalizing homosexuality “unjust” and asserts: “Homosexuality is not a crime.” The pontiff says God loves all his children just as they are. apnews.com/article/pope-f…

A towering figure in classical music, Daniel Barenboim returned to Milan’s Teatro alla Scala as a last-minute sub just two weeks after he formally stepped down as Berlin’s State Opera’s music director after 30 years. apnews.com/article/israel…

Registering my daughter for high school soccer tryouts and I get to this lovely little bit. Why would the UHSAA need this information? What does this have to do with her playing soccer?? What the hell?

Tourists are packing European hotspots, boosted by Americans apnews.com/article/europe…