A new round of talks begin today in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia. Expectations are being kept realistic as the fighting goes on in Ukraine. The January 6th Select Committee is calling on the Department of Justice to do its job, as it recommends criminal contempt charges for two former Trump advisers. The Honduran Supreme Court has approved the extradition of the country's former president to the US on drug charges. Also, a heatwave in the Antarctic saw an almost 70 degree jump in once place. Plus, Walmart is stubbing out cigarettes.

This evening, we’re discussing the latest in the besieged city Mariupol, a 40-vehicle pileup on a Pennsylvania highway, and Will Smith’s Instagram apology to Chris Rock.

Tonight, we’re discussing talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey, the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill becoming law, and the Academy condemning Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

This afternoon, we start with President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 – we’ll tell you what he’s asking Congress for and what it could mean for billionaires. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue as talks are expected to take place today. The January 6th House select committee filed contempt reports for former Trump White House aides. New York City is clearing out areas where homeless people live and putting them in shelters over the next two weeks. Plus, the Final Four in the NCAA’s men’s basketball tournament is set.

Ukraine's capital is shortening its curfew even as shelling continues around the city, while the country's president says he’s willing to accept neutrality as part of a peace deal. 19 thousand people in Colorado can now return home, after a wildfire forced them to evacuate on the weekend. We'll tell you about a massive lockdown beginning in China's financial capital today. Also, ISIS is claiming to be behind a deadly attack in Israel this weekend. Plus, the slap at the Oscars heard across the internet.

We begin this episode with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky saying he’s willing to accept neutral status for his country as part of a peace deal with Russia. Meanwhile, the White House is clarifying some comments from President Joe Biden. Sources say the FDA plans to authorize a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose for older adults. Some drama at the Oscars, as Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock on stage. We'll also learn why El Salvador has declared a state of emergency. Plus, some highlights from the Academy Awards.

It’s been just over a year since six Asian women were among eight people shot and killed at Atlanta-area spas. Since those attacks, more acts of violence seemingly targeted at Asian-Americans have left the community on edge. In part one of a special two-part series, we examine how victims’ families are coping and why advocates say it matters whether these acts are classified as hate crimes.

Guest: Natasha Chen, CNN National Correspondent

President Biden makes the case for democracy during a speech in Poland as Russia strikes targets just across the border in western Ukraine. Formula 1 says it will go ahead with a race in Saudi Arabia just miles from the site of a drone attack. Nearly 100 homes are cut off from the rest of Anchorage, Alaska after an avalanche. And the world will turn off the lights for an hour to raise awareness for climate change.

As President Biden meets with Poland’s president in Warsaw, Russia claims its military strategy is shifting in Ukraine - but not everyone is convinced. An American is freed from Russian custody. The music community is mourning the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. And Saint Peter’s continues its magical run in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

This evening, we're discussing the Russian military's focus on eastern Ukraine, Putin's cancel culture complaints & the fraud lawsuit that has former President Trump and his adult children in more legal trouble.