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North Korea test fires what South says may have been ICBM

It's the latest in a recent series of weapons tests that experts say seems designed to advance its arsenal and apply pressure on Washington over a deepening freeze in nuclear negotiations.

Biden warns of potential Russian chemical attack ahead of NATO summit

NATO released new estimates that up to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since the start of the war. Plus, President Biden said Russia potentially using chemical weapons is a "real threat." He is headed to Brussels to meet with NATO allies about the war in Ukraine. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges joins "Red and Blue" to talk about Russia's threat and its apparent strategy in Ukraine.

MoneyWatch: Russia's stock market to partially reopen Thursday

Russia's stock market will partially reopen on Thursday after a nearly monthlong closure. Georgi Kantchev, a business reporter for The Wall Street Journal, talks with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jim Axelrod about expectations for the reopening, trading limitations, and how Russian leader Vladimir Putin is attempting to rebuild the value of the ruble.

Trump rescinds endorsement of Senate candidate Mo Brooks

Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Mo Brooks, saying he has turned "woke." Natalie Allison, a national political reporter for Politico, has all the details on "Red and Blue."

U.S. declares Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine

The U.S. has assessed that Russian troops committed war crimes in Ukraine by bombing schools and hospitals and killing civilians. Debora Patta reports.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Here are the states suspending their gas taxes

As gas prices soar across the country to record highs, states are grappling with how to help consumers.

From 2009: Madeleine Albright's pins

Former Secretary of State and Ambassador to the United Nations Madeleine Albright died on Wed., March 23, 2022, at the age of 84. In this "Sunday Morning" story that aired September 27, 2009, CBS News' Katie Couric talked with Albright about how her decorative brooches became a part of her diplomatic arsenal (sparked by a comment from Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein). They also visit an exhibit featuring more than 200 of Albright's pins at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.

3/22: Red and Blue

Day 2 of Supreme Court confirmation hearing; Officer intervenes in Sen. Cruz airport argument

CBS Evening News, March 22, 2022

Russia escalates airstrikes as ground forces stall; 85-year-old Detroit artist gets solo exhibition