An apartment complex in Kyiv was hit by Russian rockets today in what’s become a daily assault on civilian installations. The attack came as Vladimir Putin defiantly staged a rally in Moscow. But right in the middle of Putin's speech, the broadcast cut away to something completely different. Steven Fabian has details. And we've all heard the saying "music has charms to soothe the savage beast.” Might it also have the power to stop a war? As Jim Moret reports, across the world violinists are banding together to make a statement. Meantime over in NCAA women's swimming, Lia Thomas won gold - which has reignited a national debate. That’s because Lia was born male. After three years competing on the University of Pennsylvania men's team, she underwent hormone replacement therapy and is now on the women's team - swimming faster than any other female college swimmer. And a popular vocal coach has died after being shoved on a New York City street and authorities want the public's help in finding her alleged assailant.

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