We close out the week with the latest from Ukraine, as explosions are seen in the capital, Kyiv. The U.S. braces for possible Russian cyberattacks, and the January 6th House select committee says it will subpoena Kimberly Guilfoyle. Black homeownership declines, and researchers use genetics to create the largest human family tree ever made.

This evening, we're bringing you the latest updates from Ukraine, and we'll explain how the crisis came to be. We're also talking about the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Florida bill that would ban teachers from talking about sexuality and gender identity with some students, and a winter storm hitting the Northeast.

We start with President Joe Biden’s historic Supreme Court nomination and why this choice is a significant one for many reasons. The battle for control of Ukraine’s capital continues and the country’s president is willing to meet with Russia. Poland neighbors Ukraine and is seeing thousands of people crossing over to flee the invasion. Plus, US gas prices have been high and with the conflict in Ukraine, that isn’t expected to change anytime soon.

In this episode, US intelligence warns Kyiv could fall within days, while the Kremlin today said it was ready to send representatives for talks. While many countries are imposing sanctions on Russia, debate continues in Europe on one of the harshest options. People in many countries have protested publicly against the invasion of Ukraine, including some in Russia. Plus, President Joe Biden has selected his first nominee to the Supreme Court today.

We begin this morning with people in Kyiv waking to the sound of air-raid sirens and loud bangs, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues. We'll hear the Ukrainian President's message to the US along with what President Joe Biden says he will and won't do. You'll also hear from a protester inside Russia, as well as the last words of one Ukrainian soldier on a tiny island, before a Russian warship attacked. Plus, details of an earthquake in Indonesia.

Tonight, we're bringing you the latest updates from Ukraine, including Chernobyl and the Biden administration's response. We're also looking at the impact on the stock market, the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officers, and when to expect Biden's SCOTUS pick.

This evening, we bring you a 5 Things special: the latest developments from the border of Ukraine and Russia, the Ukrainian response, recent conflicts in the region, President Joe Biden's remarks, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech.

We begin this episode–like all others today–with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We bring you the latest from President Joe Biden at the White House and from our reporters on the ground. In Ukraine, battles continue as people take shelter, waiting to find out what will happen to their country. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on people to fight for their country. Meanwhile, world markets react to the crisis, the US braces for potential Russian cyberattacks, and more.

In this episode we'll hear how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being called one of the "darkest" hours for Europe since WWII. You'll also hear from people in Ukraine as their president calls for them to fight. There’s been swift global condemnation for Russia’s invasion with some support, plus NATO members near Russia have triggered Article 4 - we'll tell you what that means. We'll also have a look at some of the other stories making news today.

We begin with Russian forces invading Ukraine overnight and striking key targets, with Vladimir Putin warning Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms - stay with CNN as we help you make sense of the unfolding events. We’ll also hear what Ukraine’s president said, after declaring martial law in the country. Many diplomats are calling on Russia to withdraw its forces as the US prepares to announce more sanctions. Meanwhile, oil tops $100 a barrel today on news of the invasion and the Russian Ruble crashed. Plus, a look at other news today, including hundreds of US flights canceled because of another winter storm.