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The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN’s lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren’t found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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Ukraine: “Not A Single Place, A Town, A City” Is Safe Apr 19, 2022

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Russia’s war against Ukraine enters a new phase with their assault on the Donbas region, now underway. According to intercepted communication, Russia plans to level everything to the ground as a group of Ukrainian fighters hold down a steel plant near Mariupol and become the new symbol of resistance.

Plus, most mask mandates for public transit end, making a landmark moment in the pandemic.

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Ukraine: Town Of Kreminna Lost To Russian Forces Apr 18, 2022

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Missile strikes have killed at least seven in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv. CNN is on the ground as new video may show one of Russia’s weapons in action. Plus, more of Jake’s exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who pushes back on concerns that his troops would require months of training to use advanced weapons systems.

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Zelensky: Putin Could Use Nuclear Weapons Apr 15, 2022

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In an exclusive CNN interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sits down with Jake Tapper to warn the world that Russia could eventually use nuclear weapons. Ukrainian officials estimate about 2,500 to 3,000 Ukrainian troops have already died in the war, compared to Zelensky’s estimates that Russia's military casualties are between 19,000 to 20,000.

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Mariupol Remains Contested; Civilians Trapped In City Apr 15, 2022

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Ukraine says its last two remaining units in Mariupol have now merged to bolster resistance in the heavily besieged city. Plus, the US and EU have pledged a combined $1.3 billion more in military aid for Ukraine as Russia prepares to launch an eastern offensive. Also, a key Russian warship has sunk, according to a Russian defense ministry statement reported by the state news agency. Ukraine says it hit the vessel, while Russia says it was a fire.

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Russia Threatens Strikes On Ukrainian “Decision-Making Centers” Apr 13, 2022

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Hours after President Biden first used the word “genocide” to describe Russian atrocities in Ukraine, a new report finds clear patterns of violations of international humanitarian law by Russian forces. Experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe say they have found credible evidence of rights being violated. The former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues joins to answer if Russia’s actions can be characterized as a genocide.

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FDNY: 10 People Shot At NYC Subway Station Apr 12, 2022

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Police say a suspect is still on the loose after a terrifying gun and smoke bomb attack on the New York City subway this morning. At least 29 people were injured in the attack, 10 of whom were shot.

Also, civilians are rushing to leave eastern Ukraine as clearer signs emerge which suggest that Russia is ramping up its preparations for a full scale attack on the eastern portion of the country.

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Ukraine: 5,800+ War Crime Cases Already Opened Apr 11, 2022

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Attacks intensify on the eastern part of Ukraine as President Zelensky makes a grim assessment about the future of Mariupol. With the civilian death toll rising, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine joins to discuss the growing number of war crime cases.

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U.S. Official: About 11,000 American Troops Deployed To Poland Apr 08, 2022

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World leaders are speaking out against a Russian missile strike on a train station full of Ukrainian families who were trying to flee the horrors of Putin’s war. This as the U.S. and Polish military show their strength less than 100 miles from the Ukrainian border in a military ramp up. We are live from Lviv, Ukraine with the latest news.

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Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson To Supreme Court Apr 07, 2022

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In a 53-47 vote, the Senate has confirmed Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson in a historic vote that paves the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation. Jackson will be sworn in after Justice Stephen Breyer retires sometime this summer.

Plus, we are live from Lviv, Ukraine as relentless attacks and Russian bombardment continue as the war rages on.

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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On Putin's Daughters And Russian Banks Apr 06, 2022

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The United States government announced new sanctions on select Russian individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters, and financial institutions in a direct response to the atrocities happening in Ukrainian cities such as Bucha and Borodianka. President Biden said in a speech that "responsible nations have to come together to hold these perpetrators accountable." Jake presses White House Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics Daleep Singh on the sanctions and asks why these sanctions weren't imposed sooner. And, more shocking scenes of Russia's brutality emerge from across Ukraine.

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