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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