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Russian forces continue to bombard civilian targets in Ukraine

Russian forces continue to bombard civilian targets in Ukraine, including a maternity hospital in Mariupol, and the assault on Kyiv is worsening. Photojournalist Andriy Dubchak shares what's happening around Ukraine's capital city with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jamie Yuccas.

Russia defends attack on maternity hospital

Russia claimed a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, was a legitimate target. An airstrike that ripped through the hospital killed at least three people, including a child, officials said. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Senate approves, sends Biden $1.5 trillion bill that includes Ukraine aid

The Senate approved the $1.5 trillion legislation by a 68-31 bipartisan margin.

No breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine diplomatic talks

The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey on Thursday for diplomatic talks between the two nations, but there wasn't a breakthrough. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jamie Yuccas with more from Turkey.

Emilio Delgado, who played Luis on "Sesame Street" for 45 years, dies at 81

As Luis, Delgado, a Mexican American, got to play an ordinary, non-stereotypical Latino character at a time when such depictions were few and far between on TV, for adults or children.

CBS Evening News, March 10, 2022

Russia defends attack on maternity hospital; Teenage author inspires with story of inclusion

CBS Evening News, March 9, 2022

Russian airstrike hits Ukrainian maternity hospital; Virginia woman makes borscht to help Ukraine

UNICEF USA chief on war's toll on children

More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since Russia's invasion. Michael Nyenhuis, the president and CEO of UNICEF USA, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of war on kids, as well as the organization's efforts in warn-torn regions.

Up to 6,000 Russians may have been killed in Ukraine, U.S. official estimates

The official stressed that the death toll is difficult to assess in real time, but still called them "very, very significant casualties."

Congress reaches $1.5 trillion bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown

Congress reaches $1.5 trillion bipartisan deal with a package that will prevent a government shutdown Friday and also includes aid to Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Wall Street Journal White House reporter Catherine Lucey join Major Garrett on "Red and Blue" to discuss.