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Volunteers race to deliver relief across Ukraine
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is worsening, but an army of volunteers in Lviv is gathering water, food, clothing and toilet paper and delivering the supplies to their fellow Ukrainians. One volunteer, a truck driver, left on a three-day journey to Eastern Ukraine with the life-saving aid. Chris Livesay shares more. Source Read More »
U.S. rejects Polish fighter jet proposal
The Pentagon has rejected a Polish proposal to deliver fighter jets to Ukraine using a U.S. air base in Germany. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined “Red and Blue” to discuss efforts to send humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine. Source Read More »
Florida contradicts CDC on COVID vaccine for children
Florida’s state surgeon general is out with a new recommendation that healthy children not get the COVID-19 vaccine, even though federal health officials say it’s safe and effective for kids. Dr. Sonja Rasmussen, a pediatrician, epidemiologist and professor at the University of Florida, joins CBS News’ Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen with her reaction. Source Read More »
Inflation or “corporate greed”? Meat prices increased by double digits during pandemic
Some say pandemic disruptions, inflation and high demand are to blame for price increases. Others question whether there’s more at play. Source Read More »
UNICEF USA chief on war’s toll on children
More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since Russia’s invasion. Michael Nyenhuis, the president and CEO of UNICEF USA, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of war on kids, as well as the organization’s efforts in warn-torn regions. Source Read More »
Parents of former Marine plead for his release from Russian prison
The parents of a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia are pleading for his release. Trevor Reed was accused of assaulting police officers in 2019 and is currently serving a 9-year prison sentence. Paula and Joey Reed join CBS News’ Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on their fight to get their son back home. Source Read More »
Congress considers future of Daylight Saving Time
Health experts testified at a hearing of the House Energy Subcommittee on Consumer Protection about a proposal to keep Daylight Saving Time in effect all year round. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what’s behind it and the challenges to changing the law. Source Read More »
Virginia woman raises money for Ukraine through borscht cooking classes
A Virginia woman partnered with a local businesswoman to hold online borscht cooking classes to raise money for Ukraine. Source Read More »
Antarctica pioneer’s lost ship found after 107 years
Scientists have found the sunken wreck of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance 107 years after it was crushed by ice and sank in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea. Source Read More »