Kurtis Lee https://www.latimes.com/people/kurtis-lee Content published by Kurtis Lee. Mon, 16 May 2022 14:06:38 GMT U.S. reaches 1 million COVID deaths — and the virus isn't done with us https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-05-16/one-million-us-covid-19-deaths The milestone is an indelible reminder of the awful toll that the disease has taken and continues to take. Mon, 16 May 2022 14:06:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-05-16/one-million-us-covid-19-deaths Speaker Pelosi reaffirms U.S. military, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-05-01/pelosi-and-other-democratic-lawmakers-meet-with-ukraine-president-in-kyiv House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Ukraine's president in Kyiv in the highest-level U.S. visit of the war. Some Mariupol civilians are said to be rescued. Sun, 01 May 2022 08:05:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-05-01/pelosi-and-other-democratic-lawmakers-meet-with-ukraine-president-in-kyiv Russia claims Mariupol amid fresh evidence its troops killed civilians https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-21/ukraine-russia-putin-claim-victory-mariupol Ukraine’s government rejected the Russian assertion of a complete takeover of the once-thriving coastal city, which has been nearly wiped out. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:17:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-21/ukraine-russia-putin-claim-victory-mariupol Accusing Russia of 'genocide', Biden to step up military aid to Ukraine https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-13/russia-claims-to-take-more-than-1-000-pows-in-mariupol-ukraine-says-fight-continues Ukraine says it still holds embattled Mariupol despite a Russian claim that 1,000 troops surrendered. Moscow rejects Biden's 'genocide' accusation. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:28:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-13/russia-claims-to-take-more-than-1-000-pows-in-mariupol-ukraine-says-fight-continues Russia hit with human rights and coal sanctions as Ukraine pleads for weapons https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-07/ukraine-pleads-more-weapons-russian-firepower-shifts-east U.N. votes to suspend Russia from its Human Rights Council and the European Union bans Russian coal as Ukraine's leader calls for more military aid. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:10:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-07/ukraine-pleads-more-weapons-russian-firepower-shifts-east Ukraine urges civilians to flee expected Russian assault in east https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-06/ukraine-war-more-western-sanctions-russia-war-crimes The U.S., EU and Britain move to put a greater squeeze on Moscow as Russia defiantly denies war crimes in Ukraine despite mounting evidence. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:10:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-06/ukraine-war-more-western-sanctions-russia-war-crimes Ukraine, U.S. and other countries condemn Russia for alleged civilian executions https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-03/ukraine-braces-for-russian-onslaught-in-the-east-as-gruesome-cleanup-continues Ukrainian forces braced for an intensified Russian onslaught against the eastern Donbas region as Russian missiles struck the strategic port of Odesa. Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:08:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-04-03/ukraine-braces-for-russian-onslaught-in-the-east-as-gruesome-cleanup-continues Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-03-31/ukraine-russia-assault-east-donbas-after-peace-talks President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Ukrainians to remain vigilant and to distrust Russian promises about scaling down attacks in Kyiv. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:27:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-03-31/ukraine-russia-assault-east-donbas-after-peace-talks Ukrainian brothers — former world boxing champs — ready to fight Russian troops https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-25/two-ukrainian-brothers-former-world-boxing-champions-take-up-arms-against-russian-invaders Vitali Klitschko and brother Wladimir Klitschko gained global prominence fighting in the boxing ring. Now they are taking up another fight against Russian soldiers. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:21:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-25/two-ukrainian-brothers-former-world-boxing-champions-take-up-arms-against-russian-invaders Amid a surge in deaths, a safe place to get high — and to avoid an overdose https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-23/la-na-overdose-prevention-sites New York is combating opioid overdoses with places where people can use drugs openly — a first in the United States. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-23/la-na-overdose-prevention-sites After shocking Canada, are ‘Freedom Convoys’ in the U.S. next? https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-10/la-na-trucker-convoys-canada-united-states Economies on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border are threatened by the blockade, with Detroit automakers starting to shut down plants. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:30:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-10/la-na-trucker-convoys-canada-united-states For many COVID-19 vaccine opponents, no jab means no job https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-01-28/anti-vaccine-mandate-covid-19 Tens of millions of Americans remain unvaccinated against COVID-19. For many, their stance on the vaccine may cost them their paychecks. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:00:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-01-28/anti-vaccine-mandate-covid-19 Anxious. Helpless. Upset. Omicron surge leaves U.S. parents, teachers and students on edge https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-01-14/la-na-schools-covid-surge Nationwide teachers, parents and students have had to deal with the Omicron surge. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-01-14/la-na-schools-covid-surge 'An invisible addiction.' Amid pandemic, a rise in gambling addiction emerges https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-23/la-na-las-vegas-gambling-addiction Sports betting is on the rise in recent years. So are calls to gambling help hotlines. Then there's the pandemic: 'People are alone and struggling' Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:00:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-23/la-na-las-vegas-gambling-addiction Concerns over a winter wave of Omicron prompt closures, mask mandates and new COVID fears https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-17/omicron-covid-closures-travel Exactly one year after the U.S. kicked off its vaccination campaign against COVID-19, cases are surging once again as the country cobbles together a response. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-17/omicron-covid-closures-travel Their families fled Vietnam. Now they're helping Afghan refugees in America https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-16/la-na-seattle-afghan-vietnamese-refugees 'We have to give back,' the daughter of Vietnamese refugees in Washington state says of her community's efforts to help families that fled Afghanistan. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-16/la-na-seattle-afghan-vietnamese-refugees Omicron? Many Americans give it a shrug https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-01/omicron-covid-christmas-holidays The dangers of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are unknown. But many Americans aren't very worried. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-12-01/omicron-covid-christmas-holidays After Kyle Rittenhouse trial, a city and country wonder 'where we go from here' https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-20/la-na-kenosha-kyle-rittenhouse-aftermath Kenosha tries to recover after the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Sun, 21 Nov 2021 01:08:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-20/la-na-kenosha-kyle-rittenhouse-aftermath Kyle Rittenhouse is found not guilty of all charges https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-19/la-na-kyle-rittenhouse-vedict-kenosha Kyle Rittenhouse is found not guilty of all charges in the killing of two people during a protest last year in Kenosha, Wis. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:16:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-19/la-na-kyle-rittenhouse-vedict-kenosha Jury begins deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-15/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-closing-arguments-kenosha In a surprise move before closing arguments in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the judge threw out a misdemeanor gun charge — the charge that experts thought was most likely to result in a conviction. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:16:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-15/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-closing-arguments-kenosha After George Floyd murder, Minneapolis voters to decide fate of Police Department https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-10-31/la-na-minneapolis-police-ballot-measure Minneapolis residents will vote on whether to get rid of the Police Department. The election outcome could lead to similar measures across the country. Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:20:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-10-31/la-na-minneapolis-police-ballot-measure Three generations of Black women overcome boundaries and setbacks with love https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-10-25/how-race-shaped-black-family-education-careers The story of the Little family women is one of perseverance, of pushing further than the previous generation and yet still starting from behind. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:57:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-10-25/how-race-shaped-black-family-education-careers With the federal eviction moratorium over, many call Las Vegas' Desert Moon Motel home https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-10-21/las-vegas-motel-provides-eviction-relief-amid-covid-economy The Desert Moon Motel in Las Vegas is home to people evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-10-21/las-vegas-motel-provides-eviction-relief-amid-covid-economy On the front lines of the U.S. homicide epidemic: Milwaukee faces historic violence https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-09-19/la-na-homicides-america-milwaukee Homicides have skyrocketed across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Milwaukee has seen one of the largest spikes. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-09-19/la-na-homicides-america-milwaukee The new Texas abortion law is becoming a model for other states https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-09-18/texas-abortion-united-states-constitution The new Texas law restricting abortions has prompted local legislators to pursue new measures on gun rights, immigration and other divisive political issues. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-09-18/texas-abortion-united-states-constitution