Russia announced Instagram users have until March 14 to leave the platform after Meta allows Ukrainian calls for violence on its platforms. Source Read More »
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MLB training facilities open after lockout ends
The MLB’s 99-day lockout ended Thursday night with a new collective bargaining agreement between players and teams. Spring training games start next Thursday. Source Read More »
At least 2 dead in car crash at D.C. restaurant
A car crash at a Washington, D.C., restaurant killed two women and sent six other people to local hospitals — some with life-threatening injuries. The driver has been identified as an elderly man, and authorities believe it was an accident. Source Read More »
Uber adding surcharge amid record high gas prices
Uber will add a temporary surcharge of 45 or 55 cents per ride as gas prices nationwide hit a new record high. Gas is averaging $4.33 a gallon, up by almost 50 cents since last week. Source Read More »
East Coast braces for possible bomb cyclone
Winter storm warnings were in effect from Tennessee to Maine as the East Coast is preparing for a possible bomb cyclone this weekend. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast. Source Read More »
6 students hospitalized after fentanyl overdose
Fort Lauderdale officials say six students on spring break apparently overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl. The overdose victims were West Point cadets who were all rushed to area hospitals. Three remain hospitalized. Ted Scouten has the latest. Source Read More »
Young students offer pep talks on free hotline
Elementary students, with the help of their teachers, have set up a hotline that offers free advice and encouragement to callers. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.” Source Read More »
The “war coffee” diary: How one Kyiv woman is documenting war in real-time
It all started on February 24 with a tweet from her home in Kyiv: “The backpacks are ready.” Now, Yaroslava Antipina keeps an online “war coffee” diary of her experience in the war in Ukraine, giving almost hourly updates to thousands of people around the world. This is her story. Source Read More »
Economic fallout from the pandemic continues two years later
Some businesses have not been able to recover from the early days of the pandemic. Pandemic-related supply chain issues and inflation remain the top issues hurting industries. Finance reporter for the Wall Street Journal Liz Hoffman joined CBS News’ Lana Zak to discuss. Source Read More »
EU Ambassador to the U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis on “The Takeout” — 3/4/2022
EU Ambassador to U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the worldwide response on this week’s edition of “The Takeout.” He tells Major Garrett of his concerns when it comes to Putin’s aggression and Europe’s history with war and militarization. Source Read More »