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| Good morning, friends of The Short List! It's John, here again with some of the best work of the week from the USA TODAY Network. Let's dive in: |
| Ukraine crisis: Tension remains high between the U.S. and Russia amid fears of a new Russian invasion of its eastern European neighbor. USA TODAY reporters give important background on the conflict: |
| ►Why should Americans care about the fate of a nation roughly the size of Texas? Michael Collins examines why Ukraine is important to the United States. |
| ►Respect, fear, power: Maureen Groppe looks at the dynamics motivating Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Ukraine crisis. |
| ►What are Joe Biden's options with Russia in Ukraine? Tom Vanden Brook explains how a conflict might play out. And if there's fighting, here's how Russia and Ukraine's militaries compare. |
| A few other timely topics: |
| Tax season is here: The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting and processing 2021 tax returns. Here's what you need to know before you file. (Whatever you do, don't throw away this key document.) |
| Dry January: If you've taken the annual no-alcohol challenge this month, congratulations! January is nearly in the rear-view mirror. With a little effort – and, more importantly, a good plan – you can keep those healthy habits going all year. |
| NFL playoffs: The AFC and NFC Championship games are Sunday, but it's hard to imagine they'll be as memorable as last week's Chiefs-Bills classic. Here's where Kansas City's epic overtime win ranks among the 22 greatest playoff games. |
| There are more great reads below.👇 See you next weekend! |
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