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They have not competed in a World Cup race since Russia invaded Ukraine almost four years ago.
Ukrainian athletes say allowing Russian athletes to compete is unfair, even though they would do so under a neutral flag.
Each sports federation controls the Olympic qualifying events.
The queen of downhill skiing got her 44th career win Friday at the World Cup Downhills in the St.
After trailing by 0.61 seconds after the first two time checks, she finished on top, beating Magdalene Egger by 0.98 seconds.
Mirham Puchner of Austria took third.
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman.
There was a change in leadership of the U.S.
military's Southern Command this week.
The command is responsible for all U.S.
military activity in Central and South America, along with the Caribbean.
Navy Admiral Alvin Halsey relinquished his duties Friday after raising concerns about the controversial attacks on Venezuelan boats.
He said the military's work remains important.
The leadership change comes at a critical time as Trump increases pressure on the Venezuelan governments.
The Justice Department has filed more lawsuits against mostly Democratic-led states in an attempt to access sensitive data about registered voters.
The president of the European Commission is warning President Trump not to meddle with democracy in Europe.
NPR's Ruth Sherlock has the latest.