Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations

Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.

Former Ukrainian beauty queen says she isn't fighting Russian invasion

A former beauty queen has clarified that she hasn't traded in her tiara for a rifle to join Ukraine's ongoing resistance to Russia's invasion and that a photo she posted showing her holding a rifle (which was actually an airgun) was meant to "inspire."

Ukrainian soldiers, volunteers fighting Russian invasion
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We continue to see Ukraine asking for help amid the invasion from Russia. William Muck from North Central College joins First at Four to give us the latest updates on the attacks in Ukraine.

Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

Russian attacks halt planned civilian evacuations in Ukraine for 2nd time, official says

On Day 11 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops shelled encircled cities, and it appeared that a second attempt to evacuate civilians had failed due to continued violence.

Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling

What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner jailed in Russia after vapes found in luggage: reports

Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.

Chicagoans pledge support and pray for Ukraine
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As a war-torn Ukraine defends itself from Russian attacks, unity for Ukrainians continues to be shown across Chicagoland.�

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know after Russians take Europe's largest nuclear plant

Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.

Combating homelessness during a time of war
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Many people are being displaced due to the crisis in Ukraine. What happens to those individuals who are being pushed out of their homes? Lydia Stazen, Director of the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness, discusses her concerns on First at Four.

Vladimir Putin needs to be assassinated, U.S. senator says

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says someone in Russia needs to step up and kill President Vladimir Putin for the good of the world.