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A woman places flowers in memory of the victims of the attack in Moscow, in the center of Simferopol, in Russian-held Crimea, Sunday, March 24, 2024.

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Russia marks a national day of mourning for victims of the concert hall attack

10:57am March 24, 2024

by The Associated Press

Russia paused for a day of mourning Sunday for the more than 130 people killed at a Moscow concert. The attack, claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State, is the deadliest on Russian soil in years.

A woman mourns at a makeshift memorial in front of the Crocus City Hall on Saturday, a day after a gun attack in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, killed at least 133 people.

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Death toll from Moscow concert hall attack rises to 133 as Putin addresses the nation

9:27pm March 23, 2024

by Rebecca Rosman

The Russian president described the violent shooting as "a bloody, barbaric terrorist act" after a group linked to the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the event.

Russian authorities detain multiple gunmen in Moscow attack

6:24pm March 23, 2024

by Charles Maynes

The death toll in Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall has reached over 130. Russian officials announced Saturday that they've captured 11 people including four shooters.

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Kate Middleton and the media

6:24pm March 23, 2024

NPR's Scott Detrow discusses the news of the princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis with Elizabeth Holmes, author of the newsletter "So Many Thoughts" about the royal family.

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Catherine, The Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis on Friday.

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Princess Kate's cancer triggers public shock, sympathy — and shame on the tabloids

11:24am March 23, 2024

by Lauren Frayer

"It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family," the Princess of Wales said in a video filmed in secret and released Friday.

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Kate Middleton ends speculation, announces she is undergoing treatment for cancer

8:04am March 23, 2024

Messages of sadness and support flood London after the Princess of Wales reveals she's undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The announcement comes as King Charles is getting cancer treatment as well.

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A film based on a novel about a 1930s writer gains surprise popularity in Russia

8:04am March 23, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michael Lockshin, director of "The Master and Margarita," an immensely popular film in Russia but one that's also been attacked by pro-Kremlin bloggers.

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40 are dead, hundreds injured after attack at a concert venue outside Moscow

5:46pm March 22, 2024

by Charles Maynes

Gunmen have attacked a concert hall just outside the Russian capital. The Moscow Mayor has conveyed condolences to those who have died.

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Vehicles of Russian emergency services are parked near the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue, following a reported shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia, March 22.

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Deaths and injuries are reported after an attack on a concert hall outside Moscow

5:34pm March 22, 2024

by Nick Spicer

Reports from Moscow say two to five gunmen attacked a concert hall outside the capital. A fire broke out after the attack. According to Tass news agency, some people remain trapped in the building.

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The Princess of Wales is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer

4:46pm March 22, 2024

by Lauren Frayer

After weeks of speculation about Kate Middleton's whereabouts and a photoshopped picture of her with her children, the Palace has announced she's undergoing treatment for cancer.

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