Geoff: In other headlines former president trump appealed a $454 million judgment in his New York fraud case. The judge to whom he lied about his financials as he built his business. His lawyers contend the judge may have made errors or exceeded his jurisdiction. Appeals could take months and temporarily halt a collection of funds from Mr. Trump. In Ukraine government troops retreated in the east as Russian forces push forward. Ukrainians pulled back from a village outside avdiivka, which Russia
ns captured earlier this month. They face firepower while U.S. Aid is blocked in congress. A spokesperson for alexei navalny said they may hold a farewell in Moscow this week. The opposition leader died this week in prison. Talks had been underway on a prisoner swap for navalny. The U.S. State department declined to comment. Sweden cleared the final hurdle to nato membership as hungry voted to ratify its bid read after 18 months of the leis, Victor or bond acknowledged Sweden's criticism of his
right wing government. Still he urged lawmakers to put aside any resentment. >> There will continue to be differences of opinion because Swedes and Hungarians are not the same, but we look at our differences with understanding because that is how serious nations behave. Cooperation in Sweden's succession to nato will strengthen Hungary's security. Geoff: Finland also applied to nato and needed unanimous consent nearly a year ago. President Biden and former president trump claim visits to the Tex
as border on Sunday as the immigration issue intensifies. Mr. Round -- Mr. Biden will be in Brownsville, Texas and trump will be 325 miles away. Both areas have seen border crossings illegally. >> A federal judge in California ruled today Alexander smirnov might flee if released. His accusations against hunter Biden and president Biden were at the heart of a house Republican impeachment inquiry which Democrats say has been proven baseless. The Biden administration is moving to block a proposed m
erger between Kroger and albertsons. The deal would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. History. The federal trade commission filed suit today saying it would eliminate competition and drive up prices. On Wall Street stocks lost a little the Dow Jones lost 62 points to close at 32,069. The first U.S. Moon lander in more than 50 years is expected to go dark tomorrow. Intuitive machines says its odysseus craft landed sideways so it cannot operate for a week. Japan says its moon lander also r
esting on its side survived the weeks long lunar night and is operating. Still to come, looking ahead to Michigan's presidential primary and Afghan activists memoir, the flight -- plate to educate women . And artificial intelligence helps decipher ancient scrolls varied in volcanic ash. >> This is the pbs newshour from weta studios in Washington and
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