In this episode, Ukrainian officials walked back earlier comments about NATO, as the possibility of an invasion looms.. We'll tell you how Russia responded. Anti-gun violence groups are pressuring the President today to act. Early voting started in Texas today and there are already some hiccups, thanks to the state's new law. The IOC says a Russian figure skater can compete in the Winter Olympics, but there's a catch. Plus, Marvin Gaye can get anyone in the mood, even monkeys apparently!

Warnings of a Russian invasion into Ukraine are pushing markets down as the US threatens sanctions. You'll also hear about Hong Kong's record number of Covid cases since the pandemic began, while Walmart is dropping its mask mandate for vaccinated employees. Meanwhile, some scary moments in the sky this weekend as an airline passenger tried to get into plane's cockpit. Plus, New Zealand police use the Macarena against protesters.

We start this week with Germany's leader visiting Ukraine as another dire warning that Russia could invade. In that other controversy involving Russia, its 15-year-old figure skater has been cleared to continue competing at the Olympics. You'll also hear why the FDA decided to delay its review for a Covid vaccine for kids under 5, as well as the re-opening of a vital trade link between the US and Canada. Plus, Eminem took a knee at the Super Bowl.

Much of the conversation ahead of tonight’s Super Bowl between the Bengals and Rams has been focused on the lack of diversity within the NFL’s head coaching ranks. We dig into the data behind that, the science of rooting for underdogs, favorite game time snacks and more.

Guest: Harry Enten, CNN Senior Data Reporter

We have the latest on the phone call between President Biden and Russian President Putin as tension builds in Ukraine. French ‘Freedom Convoy’ protestors are met with tear gas, while officials in Los Angeles are preparing for similar protests at the Super Bowl. Wal-Mart tells its vaccinated employees they can ditch their masks. And learn about a new Utah drunk driving law that seems to be working.

In this episode, we have the latest on talks between world leaders about the standoff in Ukraine. We’ll explain why some protestors refuse to leave the US-Canada border, even after a court order. The IOC says they’ll be a resolution soon in the Russia figure skating doping saga, while the IRS says don’t panic if you get a notice in the mail. Plus, hear about a record-breaking ‘rogue wave’.

Heading into the weekend, we look at Russia and Ukraine, protests in Canada, Trump's White House records, Sarah Palin's defamation trial against The New York Times, and the University of Alabama renames a building.

This evening, we're diving into the latest from the Russia-Ukraine border, an FDA meeting delay, protests at the busiest international crossing in North America, and a "Cheer" star on trial. Lastly, we talk about why advertisers will still pay the big bucks for a Super Bowl slot.

In this episode NATO says it's considering a longer-term presence in Eastern Europe while the US warns Russia could invade Ukraine "at any time." We'll tell you about President Joe Biden's executive order to distribute $7 billion in frozen funds from Afghanistan's central bank. In Mississippi - two White men are facing criminal charges for allegedly chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver. We bring you more on Elon Musk's big dream. Plus, the FTC could be making your phone calls a lot less spammy.

New satellite images shows Russian forces on 3 sides of Ukraine, as Biden warns Americans to leave. A Virginia deputy attorney general resigns over Facebooks posts made on January 6th last year, while we also learn about 3 students suing Harvard. You'll also hear about two journalists being detained in Kabul, plus a hostage taking involving Wordle.