Mar 09 Watch 8:44 Russian shelling of civilian targets causes day of carnage across Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Volodymyr Solohub, Karl Bostic, Alexis Cox Russian bombing on Wednesday struck a maternity hospital, sending patients and new and expectant mothers fleeing. The attack came as Russia increased strikes against civilian targets and as evacuations from Ukraine became more desperate. More than two million Ukrainians have… Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 8:22 Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. discusses Russia’s invasion: ‘We have to win this war’ Nearly two weeks into Russia's onslaught against Ukraine, President Zelensky continues to press the West for additional logistical and military aid. Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and… Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 8:11 ‘A new kind of czar’: Putin’s path from the KGB to the presidency The war in Ukraine is the making of one man: Russia's President Vladimir Putin. He is now in his third decade of ruling Russia, time often marked by cooperation with the West, but more often by antagonism and confrontation. Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 09 What happened recently at Chernobyl? By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Nuclear experts say there's no imminent danger at the power plant because time and physics are on safety's side. Continue reading
Mar 09 House Democrats abandon COVID spending plans in hopes of clearing path for $1.5 trillion omnibus bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democratic leaders have abandoned plans for a fresh infusion of $15.6 billion for battling the COVID pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: Pentagon rejects ‘high-risk’ proposal for NATO nations to provide jets to Ukraine By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press, Associated Press The Pentagon is slamming the door on any plans to provide MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, even through a second country, calling it a "high-risk" venture that would not significantly change the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Air Force. Continue reading
Mar 09 1 million children, nearly half of all refugees, leave behind life in Ukraine By Justin Spike, Renata Brito, Associated Press Children make up around half of the 2 million refugees who have fled Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For many of the older children, the experience could put them at risk of suffering the psychological trauma of war and seeking refuge. Continue reading
Mar 09 Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported injured By Associated Press The attack comes amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow's invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki calls Russian strike on Ukraine hospital ‘horrifying’ By Associated Press The airstrike wounded at least 17 people, Ukrainian officials said, amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: Secretary of State Blinken, British Foreign Secretary Truss hold joint news briefing By News Desk Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss held a joint news briefing on Wednesday as the Russian attack on Ukraine continues. Continue reading