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3/7: Russia agrees to another shaky ceasefire to evacuate civilians, while the West pushes to get more weapons to Ukraine. Mar 07, 2022

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We have extensive and emotional coverage this morning of the war in Ukraine -- where Russian attacks are unrelenting. The reported ceasefire agreement follows a series of Russian attacks that left civilians around the country shell-shocked. Polish officials say around one million Ukrainian refugees have arrived in this country since Russia invaded on February 24th -- that's more arrivals than in any of Ukraine's other neighbors. Hundreds of thousands more are expected to arrive soon, after making their way out of cities and the war zone. Ukraine's military continues to put up a strong fight across the country, digging in and preparing for a potential Russian siege of the capital. The Ukrainian president is pleading with the U.S., Poland and other allies to give Ukraine more warplanes to help fight the Russian invaders. But Moscow has warned that any country hosting Ukrainian combat aircraft could be viewed as a party to the conflict.

Does Conscience Investing in the Stock Market Pay off? Mar 04, 2022

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CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with Wall Street Journal columnist James Mackintosh about the push for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. Mackintosh believes the whole ESG craze may be flawed and explains why.

3/4: Russian troops in Ukraine seize Europe's largest nuclear plant. The U.S. announces new sanctions and Ukraine's president calls for talks. Mar 04, 2022

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Fears of a possible nuclear disaster in Ukraine are easing, after a Russian attack started a fire at Europe's largest nuclear power facility that supplies more than one-fifth of the country's electricity. The fire is now out, and the U.N. Atomic Energy Agency says there is no radiation leak at the plant in southeastern Ukraine. Russian forces throughout the country are pushing harder to take control of major cities. The U.N. says more than one million refugees have fled Ukraine in just one week, and that number is growing fast. The Biden administration is offering temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in the U.S., letting them stay up to 18 months. This morning, Russian lawmakers passed a law introducing jail terms for anyone who publishes so-called fake information about the country's armed forces. The Biden administration is tightening the economic screws on Russian president Vladimir Putin and his billionaire allies with a new round of sanctions. Authorities in Europe have already seized at least two super yachts owned by Russian oligarchs. President Biden now faces pressure to target Russia's oil industry. Florida's legislature has passed a bill to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy -- similar to a Mississippi law that's now before the Supreme Court. The only officer charged in the botched police raid that killed Breonna Taylor is found not guilty.

3/3: Biden administration unveils a new plan to control COVID. Only officer charged in the police raid that killed Breonna Taylor takes the stand. Mar 03, 2022

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Russia says it's captured a key coastal city in Ukraine. Massive explosions hit the capital -- and more American troops arrive in Europe. The select committee investigating the assault on the Capitol claims, for the first time, that former President Donald Trump and his allies might have been part of a criminal conspiracy. Turning to the pandemic -- with mask mandates being lifted in nearly every state, the White House is releasing a sweeping new plan for the new normal. There was high drama in a Louisville, Kentucky courtroom when a former police detective linked to the killing of Breonna Taylor testified in his own defense.

3/2: Pres. Biden delivers State of the Union address. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians forced to flee their homes. Mar 02, 2022

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President Biden calls for big investments to help fight inflation -- and responds forcefully to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian assault is getting more violent by the day, and many civilians are dying. People from all over Ukraine are trying to get out, to avoid the fighting, creating a massive humanitarian crisis throughout the region.

3/1: Russia hammers Ukrainian cities and sends massive reinforcements. Ukraine's president accuses Moscow of committing war crimes. Mar 01, 2022

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Troubling new developments in Ukraine as Russian bombs, shells and missiles hit heavily-populated areas. A 40-mile long convoy of Russian military vehicles is on the move north of Kyiv. The U.N. estimates more than 660,000 people have fled the country because of the fighting. The Russian invasion will be a big issue in President Biden's State of the Union address tonight. A CBS News poll, out this morning, finds Americans also have other issues on their minds. The poll shows the president's overall approval rating is 44%. It's primary day in Texas -- the first test for the GOP's restrictive new voting law. It's the last day of Mardi Gras, and the city has let the good times roll -- unlike last year, when COVID restrictions cancelled the city's Mardi Gras parades for the first time in 42 years.

2/28: Ukraine holds talks with Russia, even as Vladimir Putin puts his nuclear forces on alert. Feb 28, 2022

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Ukraine agrees to hold talks with Russia, even as Vladimir Putin puts his nuclear forces on high alert. Russian currency plunges in value due to economic sanctions. Ukraine's resistance is getting a big boost from the response of President Zelensky. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are trying to get out of their country to escape Russian forces. President Biden spent the weekend meeting with his national security team and consulting with allies. He's also working on his State of the Union address, scheduled for tomorrow night. The first criminal trial linked to January 6th starts today. New York City, the original epicenter of the pandemic in this country, is ready to end mask mandates in America's largest public school system. On Capitol Hill, house leaders say masks will be optional for president Biden's state of the union address tomorrow.

Danish Prime Minister on Lifting All COVID Restrictions Despite High Cases Feb 28, 2022

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Denmark has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions despite high cases. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay visited the country and spoke with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen about the decision to lift all COVID-19 restrictions.

2/25: Russian troops approach the Ukrainian capital, as the death toll climbs in Ukraine. Pres. Biden makes his pick for Supreme Court nominee. Feb 25, 2022

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The rapidly worsening conflict in Ukraine -- where Russian troops entered the capital this morning. The U.S. is imposing new economic sanctions to punish Russia for the attack on Ukraine. At least 137 Ukrainians are reported dead this morning. Russian forces have also taken over the defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant -- an area that is still heavily contaminated from an accident 35 years ago. The Ukraine crisis threatens to drive gasoline prices even higher in the U.S. Russia and Ukraine are also the world's largest wheat producers. President Joe Biden has chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson, a judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she will be the first black woman to sit on the high court.

2/24: Ukraine under attack. Russia begins invasion. Feb 24, 2022

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The U.S. and its allies vow to hold Russia accountable for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We're on the ground in Ukraine -- where cities, including the capital, have faced air and missile attacks. Global markets tumbled on news of Russia's invasion.

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