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Federal and state governments introduce bills to help local news

Bills introduced at the federal level and in at least three states aim to bolster the struggling local news industry.

Thousands of Ukrainians flee to neighboring countries as Russia ramps up invasion

Roughly 50,000 Ukrainians are seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Poland and Moldova as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukraine. Christina Ruffini has more.

Kyiv remains in Ukrainian control after days of intense fighting

Ukrainian forces remain in control of Kyiv, despite Russian advances to siege the capital city. Meanwhile, the U.S approved additional funding to support Ukraine, bringing the total aid given to the country this year to $1 billion. Charlie D'agata has the details.

"48 Hours" show schedule

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Katrina Brownlee's journey from rock bottom to success

A look inside the case that began the day Brownlee nearly lost her life at the hands of her ex-fiancé.

Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop

Her ex-fiancé — an officer with a badge — nearly killed her. She says police failed to protect her, so she got her own badge. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller reports for "48 Hours."

This NYPD detective had a secret: Her past

Detective Katrina Brownlee speaks out about joining the NYPD after she says it failed to protect her from her abusive fiancé — a correction officer.

NYPD detective worked to change system she says let her down

Katrina Brownlee tells "48 Hours" her story "starts from a very dark place, and it becomes a story of grace, a story of love and a story of hope."

Reports of local U.S. embassy staff in Kyiv being abandoned

The U.S. has evacuated Americans from its embassy in Kyiv, but there are reports hundreds of local staff members were left behind. CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with Ambassador Eric Rubin, president of the American Foreign Service Association, about what unfolded in the weeks leading up to Russia's invasion.

Kyiv under siege as Ukrainians spend another night sheltering

Ukrainian residents are spending another night sheltering as Russia continues its unprovoked assault on the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams gives an update from Ukraine.