The EU's top diplomat hopes to announce a new round of sanctions on Russia today as NATO countries meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine. Meanwhile Russian forces are ramping up attacks in eastern Ukraine, as the mayor of Mariupol describes his city as a "new Auschwitz." The WHO reports a drop in global Covid cases and deaths, though that's partly because of a change in how counting is done. Police say Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in Sacramento was gang-related. Plus, one city got a month's worth of rain in just one night.

This evening, we’re discussing NATO meetings about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, lawmakers slamming the CEOs of major oil companies, and the newly discovered identity of the I-65 killer.

Tonight, we’re discussing new sanctions against Russia, the police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Amir Locke, and the Biden administration’s recent investment in understanding Long Covid.

The US announced new sanctions today, including against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adult children. The House is expected to vote on contempt of Congress charges against two former Trump aides, while the southern US braces for more severe weather. Lastly, a new study focuses on a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and the mayor of Minneapolis stops no-knock search warrants.

Ukrainian officials say two Russian cruise missiles were shot down near Lviv in western Ukraine as a warning comes that the war could lasts for years. In the US, we'll tell you about an expected extension of the pause for student loan repayments, and about a new group trying to recruit more Republican women to run for state governorships. Meanwhile, there's been an outcry over China's so-called "zero Covid" policy, after social media posts purportedly show children being separated from their parents. And, some missing notebooks worth millions have been returned.

As the US and its allies are expected to announce new sanctions on Russia today the top US military officer has warned the war in Ukraine is increasing the potential for international conflict. Meanwhile there’s further evidence of killing and torture in Ukraine, as UK officials say the humanitarian situation in Mariupol is getting worse. In the US, a Covid relief bill has been blocked in the Senate, despite bipartisan support - we'll tell you why. And, a bill banning all abortions in Oklahoma has reached the governor's desk. Plus, find out why Ivanka Trump was interviewed for nearly 8 hours.

This evening, we’re discussing U.S. military officials’ assessment of threats abroad, an Oklahoma bill that would almost completely ban abortion, and the White House extending the pause on student loan repayments.

Tonight, we’re discussing the U.S.’s new sanctions against Russia, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address after a massacre in one Ukrainian town, and Barack Obama’s return to the White House.

This afternoon, we’re bringing you reactions from around the world to allegations of civilian killings in Ukraine, and the expulsion of Russian diplomats across Europe. We also talk about the Biden administration asking ICE attorneys to dismiss low-priority cases, the possibility of regular Covid-19 booster shots, and massive protests in Sri Lanka. Lastly, Tiger Woods says he intends to play in this year's Masters.

Heavy Russian bombardment is being reported in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, as Russian forces are advancing. Russia also claims to have launched long-range strikes in the south on a training center for Ukrainian special forces. Meanwhile, an American official says the US successfully tested a hypersonic missile last month, but kept it quiet. Also, we’ll tell you why former President Barack Obama will be at the White House today. And severe weather is once again threatening parts of the southern US this week. Plus, no matter where you are, you’re likely breathing unhealthy air