The mayor of Kyiv says half of the city's population has been evacuated, as Russian forces inch closer to the Ukrainian capital. However, there are still roughly two million people in harm's way…and talks to reach a cease fire today again failed to stop the shelling. And for the millions still in Ukraine, especially in areas under siege, life is incredibly difficult. And the world knows thanks to social media posts of those trying to survive. Plus, it could have been a scene of terrible carnage at a 10k race - but it wasn't thanks to the heroic efforts of a Florida state trooper. As les Trent reports, she sprang into action when an allegedly drunk driver ignored traffic cones and started to drive right into the path of the race. And the near miss at the 10k evokes memories of the accident at the Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin that left six people dead and more than 60 people injured. But in a beautiful spirit of renewal, the Dancing Grannies who lost three of their members are practicing again. 

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