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CBS Weekend News, March 27, 2022

Russian forces stalled outside Kyiv but constant bombardment in Ukraine continues; British engineers bring "human-like" robot to life

3/27: Martin, Morell, Kinzinger

This week on "Face the Nation," we’ll have the latest on the war in Ukraine as Russia’s assault on grinds on into a second month, plus another look at the bombshell report of the text exchange between the wife of a Supreme Court justice and former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows.

Face The Nation: Woodward, Costa, Hurd

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, to encourage the Trump White House to overturn the 2020 election.

2022 Oscars: Awards, speeches and highlights

"CODA" wins Best Picture, while Will Smith has a big win and a shocking dispute on stage at the Academy Awards.

Explosions reported near Lviv, Ukraine

Explosions were reported near the western city of Lviv in Ukraine on Saturday. Many refugees reside there for safety, as Lviv has mostly escaped bombardment and fighting since Russia launched its invasion over a month ago. CBS News' Ali Bauman discusses the attack with CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab, who also weighs in on a new phase in Russia's military invasion and the horrors children have endured as the war in Ukraine rages on.

New oral history project records conversations between people with opposing political views

A new program from the creator of the oral history project "StoryCorps" is asking Americans with opposing political ideals to do the seemingly impossible: talk with each other. Norah O'Donnell reports.

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on Oscars stage

About 30 minutes later, Will Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor.

Oscars 2022: Full list of nominees and winners

Will Smith took home the award for best actor shortly after a shocking moment when he appeared to slap Chris Rock across the face.

Troy Kotsur becomes first Deaf man to win acting Oscar

His costar in the film, Marlee Matlin, was the first Deaf actor to ever win an Oscar, winning in 1987 for "Children of a Lesser God."

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50

Taylor Hawkins, longtime drummer for the Foo Fighters, died in Bogotá, Colombia, where the band was scheduled to perform. Hawkins was 50 years old. Lilia Luciano has the details.