Russia's last major independent newspaper shuts down citing Kremlin assault on free press
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Novaya Gazeta, renowned for uncovering human rights abuses and corruption through fierce reporting, closes its doors after more than three decades. The news outlet says it's shutting down due to government pressure from the Kremlin. NBC News' Matt Bodner reports.
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