Ukraine pausing request to join NATO may create opening in negotations, says former ambassador
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about new developments that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is no longer pressing for membership in NATO.

Katie Meyer's memorial planned on soccer field she used to play

The family of Katie Meyer announced memorial plans for their daughter. The Stanford soccer star died last week of suicide.

Katie Meyer's parents struggle for answers after daughter's death at Stanford

In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.

Ukraine's democracy seen as a threat to Russia's Kremlin
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Russian forces have claimed their first city in Ukraine. Rose Gottemoeller, a Stanford lecturer and former NATO Deputy Secretary General, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Thursday about how Ukraine's democracy is a thorn in the side of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide

The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.

Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer found dead in residence hall

The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.

Putin is "ruining his country," says Stanford expert
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Stanford researcher Dr. Kathryn Stoner spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how she believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has cost his own homeland in addition to the hundreds of people killed on the battlefield.

California to drop mask mandate for schools
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Stanford Children's Health Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday shortly before Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools

Ukraine's thriving democracy is a problem for Russia, says Kathryn Stoner
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Kathryn Stoner, a senior fellow at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Thursday about the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Support grows in Ukraine to join NATO, says former U.S. Ambassador
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Steven Pifer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and current William Perry Fellow at Stanford University, spoke to Mornings on 2 on Thursday about the current crisis in Ukraine and why he believes the Biden Administration has been effective in creating a united front against Russia with European allies.

Pence met with protests ahead of Stanford speech

Former Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech to a sold-out crowd at Stanford University Thursday evening. It's the third stop on his 2021-2022 campus tour. But former President Trump's second-in-command was met with protests ahead of the event. 

14-month-old baby thrives despite rare heart condition
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The youngest baby ever born at Stanford Children's Health has survived several operations and eight months in intensive care for treatment for tetralogy of fallot. 14-month-old Emmett Watanabe and his mother Yatine Lee joined Mornings on 2 on Sunday to share their story.

San Francisco, Oakland to adjust pandemic restrictions next week
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Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.

Missing Stanford nurse's body found along Bay in Fremont, authorities say

A missing Stanford nurse's body was found Thursday afternoon along the Bay in Fremont, officials say. By evening, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office coroner identified the man as Michael Odell, 27. 

COVID-19 concerns linger in the classroom
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Stanford Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about some of the challenges facing parents, students, and teachers.

Classes continue in Palo Alto schools, with restrictions for indoor sports

With negative COVID-19 tests in hand, elementary school students returned to the classroom Tuesday at Palo Alto Unified schools. Close to 150 Stanford University students are isolating in campus housing.

Nearly 150 Stanford students isolating on campus after testing positive for COVID

The winter break will last a little longer for 146 Stanford students testing positive for COVID. The students are isolating in their dorm rooms under University protocol.