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Allies of Russia and Ukraine are each trying to win an information war. Emboldened after an emphatic win, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stands behind a controversial policy on transgender teens. And AMC switches up its philosophy on movie ticket pricing.

President Biden's address to the nation touches on Ukraine, inflation, and COVID fears. Russia amps up its assault on Ukrainian cities. And Major League Baseball announces a shortened season following stalled labor talks.

The Russian ruble tanks, leading to worries of bank runs, as the world's largest institutions suspend contracts and freeze key assets. President Biden prepares to give his State of the Union address. And a study suggests children 5-11 are less protected against COVID by their vaccines than children over 12.

As Ukraine does its best to fend off Russian advances, refugees are fleeing to the border. New mask guidance from the CDC means recommendations will flip for 75% of Americans. And after an historic nomination, Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares for Senate confirmation hearings.

In a special edition of "Start Here," Russia's army begins to sweep across Ukraine, as terrified residents make the decision to hunker down or flee.

Russian forces begin a widespread bombing campaign across Ukraine. And a controversial Florida bill prohibiting certain discussions of LGTBQ issues heads to a key vote.

As Russian troops move into Ukraine's territory, NATO allies announce more stringent sanctions. Ahmaud Arbery's killers are convicted on federal hate crime charges. And the U.S. Women's National Team scores a $24 million settlement, along with a promise of equal pay.

Russian President Vladimir Putin officially recognizes two Ukrainian regions as independent and tells his troops to "protect" them. The U.S. issues limited sanctions but expects to expand them as Russia invades. And American home-buyers scramble to beat rising interest rates, sending prices skyrocketing.

Russian troops were supposed to be in Belarus for training - but now they're staying along the Ukrainian border. Queen Elizabeth contracts COVID-19. And an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, charged with rape, dies by suicide in his cell. 

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Diplomats leap into emergency mode, with intelligence pointing to an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine. Migrants waiting on asylum claims say life at the southern border has deteriorated. And new polling shows a sharp increase in young Americans who see themselves as LGBTQ+.