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Ukraine slows Russian advance as tens of thousands of Ukrainians flee the country

Nearly 200 Ukrainians have died and 1,115 have been injured since Russia began its attack, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. said Saturday.

U.S. sanctions Putin over Ukraine invasion

President Biden joined his European partners in sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. Weijia Jiang has more on whether it will have an impact.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, February 25, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

One dead, six injured after car crashes into Miami cafe

A woman was trying to back her car into a parking space when she accelerated onto the sidewalk, plowing into diners seated outside a Miami restaurant, according to police. One person was killed and six others were injured.

Trayvon Martin's mother on grief 10 years later

Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed after stopping at a store to buy Skittles and juice. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with his mother to talk about her loss and pain.

Ukraine leader calls for more help, says Putin in war "against Europe"

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky appeals to the West to take tougher action against Vladimir Putin as air raid sirens go off again in Kyiv.

MoneyWatch: Stocks rebound after volatile week with Russia sanctions announced

The Dow Jones posted gains for the second day in a row, gaining more than 800 points. Axios Business reporter Hope King joins CBS News to discuss the latest.

What happens to our brains when we die? A new study could provide answers

A new study suggests the human brain may replay memorable life moments right before we die. The research says it is similar to what sometimes happens during near-death experiences. Neurosurgeon Dr. Ajmal Zemmar was one of the organizers of the study. He joined CBS News to discuss.

Six journalists have been murdered in Mexico in 2022

Authorities in Mexico say a TV host and model was found dead on Tuesday, making her the sixth journalist murdered in Mexico in 2022. CBS News' Enrique Acevedo joins CBS News anchor Lana Zak to discuss what's driving these killings and what's being done to stop them.

U.S. and EU impose more sanctions on Russia

President Biden has imposed a variety of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Nikki Battiste to discuss the latest updates.