Russian forces began moving into Ukraine early Thursday. Western nations responded with a package of new sanctions, but it remains to be see whether self-interest, like Germany’s dependence on Russian natural gas, will undermine the economic response.

5) Russia invades Ukraine; 4) Ominous sign for American economy; 3) People’s Convoy begins rolling from California toward Washington, DC; 2) California protects the wrong people; 1) Birds in experiment break out of scientists’ tracking devices.