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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers Republican response to State of the Union

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivered the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. In her speech, she highlighted concerns about inflation and education policies. Watch her full remarks here.

MLB extends labor deal deadline after talks stretch into wee hours

The new deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST to keep Opening Day set for March 31 after progress at the latest round of negotiations -- but the sides are still reportedly far apart.

Full interview: Representative James Clyburn on "Face the Nation"

Watch the full "Face the Nation" interview with Representative James Clyburn that aired February 27, 2022.

Ukraine seeks ceasefire in 1st talks with Russia amid ongoing siege

As Putin talks nuclear "deterrence" and continues his assault on Ukraine, Kyiv says the "key issue" in talks is "an immediate ceasefire" and Russian withdrawal.

Full interview: U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on "Face the Nation"

Watch the full "Face the Nation" interview with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield that aired February 27, 2022.

U.S. ambassador to U.N.: Putin's order to put nuclear forces on alert "totally unacceptable"

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to place nuclear deterrence forces on high alert is "totally unacceptable."

Russia getting bogged down in Ukraine, but reinforcements ready

CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the latest Russian troop movements in and around Ukraine.

Russian troops meet resistance in Ukraine's second-largest city

CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports that street battles broke out in Kharkiv as Ukrainian soldiers and civilians struggled to keep control of the city.

Thousands of Ukrainians flee amid Russian invasion

CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports from the Ukrainian border with Poland, where thousands of refugees have been fleeing the Russian invasion.

Liz Cheney says Russia sanctions "ought to go further" to punish Putin, oligarchs

GOP Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming says the U.S. should take further action to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.