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Trump to Raise Russian Plague Lab Death With Putin

“New this hour: the BBC reports Trump will speak to Putin about a plague lab worker's death in Russia, amid calls for transparency.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on Midday Movers
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  • The GuardianUkraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
  • BBCTrump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAs we told you earlier, nine died in Pryluky.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNew this hour: the BBC reports Trump will speak to Putin about a plague lab worker's death in Russia, amid calls for transparency.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA plague lab? Gloria, is that where they keep the plague, or where they make it? I assume it's a gift shop.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVera, it is a laboratory. Transparency was requested. The Kremlin, famously, has a very small window for that.

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The story so far

  1. Trump says he’ll call Putin ‘very soon’ about suspected Russian plague · Washington Examiner
  2. Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine Energy Sites; 11 Dead, Zelenskyy Says · The Guardian
  3. Bull vs Bear: Russia's Record War Spending · Bloomberg.com
  4. Trump to Raise Russian Plague Lab Worker's Death With Putin · BBC
  5. Ukraine Says Russian Strike Hit Pryluky Apartment Block · The Guardian
  6. Trump to Raise Russian Plague Lab Death With Putin (this story)
  7. Investors Flee Emerging Markets; Trump Plans Putin Call · CNBC
  8. Ukraine Claws Back Donbas Ground, Says NYT · The New York Times
  9. WHO Presses Russia on Plague Death, Second Suspected Case · Newsmax
  10. Ukraine Holds Donbas Fortress Belt, NYT Reports · The New York Times

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