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- Russian forces intensify bombardment of Ukraine, as invasion enters 7th day, and claim control of Kherson, the nation’s 3rd largest city-Ukraine denies that claim.
- United Nations overwhelmingly urge Russia to stop its invasion of Ukraine.
- Republicans urge Biden administration to sanction Russia’s oil and gas revenues and beef up oil production at home.
- World Health Organization reports hospitals in Ukraine under siege, calls for halt on firing at medical facilities.
- International Criminal Court launches investiation into Russian war crimes, genocide or crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
- Texas primary results are in: Democrat Beto O’Rourke will challenge Republican Governor Greg Abbott for his seat.
- Santa Clara County drops it’s indoor mask mandate, becomes last Bay Area county to do so.
- Snow Survey in Sierra Nevada indicates another drought year ahead.
Photo from Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs of bombed out Russian tank, March 2, 2022.