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Monday – 5/23/22

Monday - 5/23/22

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PBS News Weekend full episode, May 21, 2022
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour live episode, May 23, 2022
CNN, May 23, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (ET)

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/23/europe/ukraine-russian-soldier-war-crimes-trial-intl/index.html#:~:text=A%2021%2Dyear%2Dold%20Russian,the%20conflict%20in%20late%20February.

Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine conflict’s first war crimes trial
CNN, Daria Markina et al.May 23, 2022

A 21-year-old Russian soldier was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for killing an unarmed man in Ukraine’s first war crimes trial since Russia’s invasion.

The soldier, Vadim Shishimarin, had pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old civilian to death on the fourth day of the conflict in late February.

Before delivering the verdict on Monday, the court said that Shishimarin had “committed a criminal offense” according to international humanitarian law.

“[Shishimarin] saw a civilian on the pavement, Oleksandr Shelipov,” the court said. “Shishimarin knowing that Shelipov is a civilian and is unarmed and does not pose any threat to him — fired several shots at Shelipov from his AK-gun.”

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere
Associated Press, Jeff AmyMay 23, 2022

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who is seeking revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is testing Republican voters’ tolerance for controversy in her primary. On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux are facing off after McBath switched districts because of redistricting.

In Alabama, three Republicans are in a tight race for the nomination to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. In Arkansas, former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor.

In Texas, two runoffs are drawing outsize attention: Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to hold off Land Commissioner George P. Bush, while Rep. Henry Cuellar is trying to fend off his progressive challenger in a rematch from 2020.

 

Defense Secretary Austin and Gen. Milley hold news briefing following Ukraine meeting
PBS NewsHour, May 23, 2022 – 11:30 am to 11:56 am (ET)
Harris gives remarks on mental health after touring Children’s National Hospital
PBS NewsHour, May 23, 2022 – 2:45 pm to 3:02 pm (ET)

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