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Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan reviews Thank You For Smoking. It is a satirical film about a super-lobbyist for the tobacco industry.

The country's first female president makes history again, this time, as the first South Korean leader to be removed from office.

The decision comes as prices have spiked since the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

New York Times reporter Lisa Friedman talks with Melissa Block about EPA administrator Scott Pruitt's latest moves to curb his agency's regulations and shift the focus away from climate change.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks. Experts discuss the outlines of a possible settlement to the war.

Republican Don Young, Alaska's longest-serving congressman, has died. Elected in 1973, Young was known for his brash style and for crossing party lines on legislation if it helped the state.

Dr. J. Randall Pearce was a popular small town dentist who also served in disaster mortuary response after the 9/11 attacks. He lost his life to COVID-19 in December of 2020.

Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.

In Ohio, the field is set for what will be one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races. On the Republican side, venture capitalist and author J.D. Vance will face Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan.

President Biden announced another $800 million in weapons for Ukraine for its fight against Russia, and says he will need to ask Congress for more money next week.