Things to know today: Biden interviews 3 for SCOTUS vacancy; D.C. preps for trucker convoy; overnight updates from Russia-Ukraine. Get caught up.
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Biden has pledged to nominate the first Black woman to the high court by the end of the month to fill the vacancy being created by the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer. It was not clear whether any additional candidates have been interviewed by the president.
Even as they ramped up penalties, however, nations in Asia and the Pacific also prepared for the possibility of both economic pain, in the form of cuts to traditional energy and grain supply lines, and retaliation from Russian cyberattacks. Govt-and-politics AP China says US creating 'fear and panic' over Ukraine BEIJING — China on Wednesday accused the U.S. of creating “fear and panic” over the crisis in Ukraine, and called for talks to reduce rapidly building tensions.
National News AP Ex-officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid begins trial LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly two years after Breonna Taylor’s shooting death by police, the only Kentucky officer facing criminal charges in the botched raid will stand trial Wednesday for shooting into Taylor’s neighbor’s apartment.
National News AP Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast NEW YORK — To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Biden announces new sanctions on RussiaPres. Biden: 'At every step, we've shown the United States and our allies and partners are working in unison—which he hasn't been counting, Mr. Putin.'
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Biden says Russia is beginning an 'invasion of Ukraine' as he unveils sanctions on MoscowPresident Joe Biden described events now underway in Ukraine as 'the beginning of a Russian invasion' as he unveiled tough new sanctions to punish Moscow on Tuesday.
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Biden announces sanctions against Russia for invasion of UkrainePresident Biden announced on Tuesday that the United States will impose sanctions against Moscow in response to what he described as “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.” Read more:
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Biden announces new sanctions on Russia as Ukraine tensions escalate'If Russia goes further with this invasion, we stand prepared to go further as with sanctions,' Biden said.
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'An unmistakable message': Biden unveils US sanctions on Russia after Putin's invasion of UkrainePresident Biden said Russia's actions were the beginning of an 'invasion of Ukraine' and unveiled a first round of sanctions against Moscow.
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