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Brett Hankison acquitted on charges in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky jury has found Brett Hankison not guilty of three counts of wanton endangerment. The former Louisville police officer was charged for firing 10 shots into Breonna Taylor's apartment. Some of the bullets went into Taylor's neighbor's apartment, where a family was sleeping. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan has been covering the case and joins us with the latest.

Ukraine's president defiant as Russians pummel cities in his country

Russian forces inching toward Ukraine's capital were slowed by "logistical difficulties and strong Ukrainian resistance" as President Zelensky said Putin is trying to "erase us all."

Russia ramps up assault on key Ukrainian cities

Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine have killed more than 2,000 civilians, according to Ukrainian officials. But Ukrainians are refusing to back down. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics, after all

The International Paralympic Committee changed its mind in less than a day after fierce pushback in light of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

CBS Evening News, March 2, 2022

Department Of Justice task force to target Russian oligarchs' assets; Kids affected by Colorado fire get dream bedrooms

London Calling: Europe rallies behind Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky

Support for Ukraine and its president, Volodymr Zelensky, is pouring in from all over Europe. CBS News contributor Simon Bates shows us how Russia's invasion of the country has united the continent in this week's "London Calling."

Women in Kyiv describe the "real hell" of giving birth in a war zone

Thousands of Ukrainians are fighting to survive the Russian invasion, but these women are facing an added challenge — giving birth in the middle of a war zone.

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U.S. to bar Russian planes, crack down on wealthy oligarchs; Financial strain keeping many women from returning to work

Jan. 6 committee says Trump, allies engaged in "criminal conspiracy"

The filing also said Trump "repeatedly asked the Vice President to exercise unilateral authority illegally."

Federal Reserve chairman says interest rates to rise

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified Wednesday that the government will raise interest rates this month to curb rising inflation. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the economic impact.