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Putin and Xi Jinping discuss war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a second day of talks, this time focusing on the war in Ukraine. Xi said China remains impartial and stands on the side of peace. Ramy Inocencio has more.

Florida man freed from Saudi prison

A Florida man sentenced to 19 years in prison in Saudi Arabia for tweets criticizing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been released. Saad Almadi, a 72-year-old with dual U.S.-Saudi citizenship, was arrested in 2021.

Xi and Putin release joint statement on Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping released a joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin about what they called the "Ukraine crisis." The pair also boasted about their countries deepening economic ties. Sourabh Gupta, Asia-Pacific specialist at the Institute for China-America Studies, joins John Dickerson to discuss the meetings.

Hundreds of thousands without power as another storm slams California

The storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall.

NYPD prepares for possible protests as Trump claims arrest is coming

Police in New York are setting up metal barricades near the Manhattan courthouse as the investigation into former President Trump appears to be nearing a conclusion. Trump claimed on social media he would be arrested Tuesday, although officials have not said so. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.

Analyzing Iraq's future 20 years after U.S.-led invasion began

Monday marked 20 years since the U.S.-led ground invasion of Iraq began. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what has changed in the country in the two decades since the war started.

CBS Evening News, March 20, 2023

New York officials brace as possible Trump indictment looms; Cast of "Ted Lasso" visits White House to discuss importance of mental health

Stocks close higher as officials seek to stabilize banking turmoil

Stocks closed higher on Monday after coordinated action from the Federal Reserve and other leading central banks to restore confidence in the banking system. Chief economist at the Conference Board, Dana Peterson, joins CBS News's John Dickerson to discuss.

New York officials brace as possible Trump indictment looms

Steel barricades were delivered outside Manhattan criminal court in preparation for a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, who claimed on social media he would be arrested Tuesday. The former president told his supporters to protest and intelligence sources say they have seen an uptick in threats toward law enforcement and government officials since Trump's announcement. Robert Costa has more.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Putin in Moscow

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi is the first leader to meet with Putin since the International Criminal Court accused the Russian leader of war crimes in Ukraine. Ramy Inocencio reports.