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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Saturday, March 12, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz."

The Poisonous Wife

A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

New book looks at efforts being made to help bald eagles survive, thrive

First celebrated, then almost wiped out, twice, the number of bald eagles soaring in this country is higher than ever. The new book, "The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird," by Jack Davis, looks at efforts being made to help bald eagles survive and thrive. Jeff Glor has more.

Russian forces close in on Ukraine’s capital as U.S. sends more weapons

Russian forces are closing in on Kyiv. They are also bombarding and have surrounded the strategically important port city of Mariupol. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

Russia intensifies assault on Ukraine as ground forces close in on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky encouraged fellow Ukrainians to keep up their resistance against Russian forces. Moscow has intensified its assault on Ukraine and is reportedly closing in on Kyiv's city center. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gives CBS News anchor Lana Zak an update from Odesa, Ukraine.

L.A. housing program helps struggling veterans reclaim their lives

A Los Angeles program is giving renewed hope to homeless veterans. With donations flowing in from across the country, Care Treatment Rehabilitation Services has created more than 100 housing units, where veterans can get the help they need and reclaim their lives. CBS Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.

Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley on "The Takeout" — 3/11/2022

Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, co-chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, speaks to Major Garrett on what the West can do to alleviate the war in Ukraine. He speaks about the history of foreign policy and conflict within Europe, and sees similarities in the world's current and previous leaders.

Economic fallout from the pandemic continues two years later

Some businesses have not been able to recover from the early days of the pandemic. Pandemic-related supply chain issues and inflation remain the top issues hurting industries. Finance reporter for the Wall Street Journal Liz Hoffman joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

CDC revokes U.S. authority to expel migrant children

A federal court last week had ruled that the administration could not exempt unaccompanied children from a Trump-era border restriction.

More than 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland

Polish border officials say more than 1.5 million people have fled from Ukraine to Poland, and the mayor of Warsaw says about one-tenth of those are heading to his city. Insider senior politics reporter John Haltiwanger spoke with CBS News' Nikki Battiste and Omar Villafranca about the growing refugee crisis in Europe.