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Major storm system bringing threat of damaging winds, tornadoes

A major storm system is moving across the middle of the country with threats of thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.

Zelenskyy warns war is entering "new stage of terror"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the war is entering a "new stage of terror" as Russian forces prepare for new attacks in the east and south. Chris Livesay reports.

10 people shot in subway in Brooklyn, New York; police identify person of interest

Police recovered a U-Haul linked to the person of interest several hours after the shooting.

Elon Musk accused of illegally delaying disclosure of Twitter shares

The complaint accuses Musk of violating a regulatory deadline, allowing him to continue buying shares at a cheaper price.

Mike Pence gives speech at University of Virginia amid speculation about 2024 presidential run

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the University of Virginia Tuesday night amid speculation he is eyeing a White House run in 2024. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined CBS News' Jamie Yuccas with details.

4/12: Red and Blue

Inflation spikes to highest level since 1982; Oklahoma governor signs near total ban on abortion

Could China's President Xi Jinping help broker peace in Ukraine?

Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian diplomats have been ongoing since the start of the war, but little progress has been made. But could China bring both countries to the negotiating table and broker a peace deal? Graham Allison, who recently co-authored an op-ed piece on what role China could play in ending the war, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

Eye on America: Fighting Huntington's disease, saving an iconic lighthouse, and more

From coast to coast, we're bringing you the stories of those who are creating change for the better in their communities. We share the personal story of sports reporter Allie LaForce and MLB pitcher Joe Smith's fight against Huntington's disease. We also showcase a local effort to preserve the Alligator Reef Lighthouse in the Florida Keys. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

CBS Evening News, April 11, 2022

Ukraine braces for major Russian assault in the East; Julian Lennon's surprise performance for Ukraine

Ukraine warns citizens in the east to flee as Russia shifts focus

Russian forces have pulled back from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and are refocusing their efforts on eastern parts of the country. President Zelenskyy continues to call for more military aid. Natalie Brand reports. Then, CBS New foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "Red and Blue" from Kyrvyi Rih, Ukraine, to discuss what comes next.