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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.

Ohio officer cleared in shooting of teenager Ma'Khia Bryant

Bryant was killed in April by Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon as she appeared to swing a knife at a young woman, just seconds after pushing another woman to the ground.

CBS Evening News, March 11, 2022

Russian forces widen offensive in Ukraine; Young students offer pep talks on free hotline

Russia's invasion of Ukraine exposes its military shortcomings

Military experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated Ukraine's army and its people. David R. Stone, the William E. Odom professor of Russian studies, joins CBS News to discuss the history behind the conflict and Russia's strategy.

A dart-like device may help police prevent dangerous car chases

Police are using a unique tracking device that propels a dart-like cartridge from the front of a squad car onto the rear of a suspected stolen vehicle.