Things to know today: The latest from the Russia-Ukraine war; VP Harris marks 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary; Dolly Parton to host ACM Awards tonight; and more.
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A day earlier, hundreds of thousands of civilians attempting to flee to safety were forced to shelter from what Ukrainian officials said was Russian shelling in cities in the center, north and south. Harris called the site hallowed ground where people fought for the “most fundamental right of American citizenship: the right to vote.”ACM Awards, Amazon aim to give new flow to awards showsHost Dolly Parton, classic country royalty, is about the only traditional thing about Monday night's Academy of Country Music Awards, a show that seeks a new flow in nearly every way.
Health and Fitness AP Public transit gets $3.7B to woo riders, adopt green fleets WASHINGTON — Public transit systems straining to win back riders after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a $3.7 billion boost to stay afloat and invest in new fleets of electric buses. National News AP Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008 NEW YORK — The price of regular gasoline broke $4 per gallon on average across the U.S. on Sunday for the first time since 2008.
Obituaries AP ‘Lost Daughter’ wins top prizes at Independent Spirit Awards SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,” “Drive My Car” and “Summer of Soul” were among the big winners at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday.
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