Thursday's Headlines: Major blast lights up Kyiv sky as bloody battles rage across Ukraine

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning's most important stories, curated by Post editors.     A building stills smolders Wednesday after Russian forces fired at the main television tower in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Heidi Levine for The Post) Major blast lights up Kyiv sky as bloody battles rage across Ukraine Moscow's troops have pushed into the Black Sea port city of Kherson — where Russian state media said Kremlin forces had taken control, but Ukrainian defense officials were adamant that the fight rages on. LIVE ●  By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   In one week of war, Russia's invasion may have changed history's direction By Marc Fisher ●  Read more »   As Russia advances on Kherson, its convoy outside Kyiv remains stalled Overview ●  By David L. Stern, Alex Horton, John Hudson and Kareem Fahim ●  Read more »   The gory online campaign Ukraine hopes will sow anti-Putin dissent probably violates the Geneva Conventions By Drew Harwell and Mary Ilyushina ●  Read more »   This city became a haven for people fleeing Kharkiv. But for how long? By Isabelle Khurshudyan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   More than a million people have left Ukraine, foreshadowing a massive humanitarian crisis By Júlia Ledur, Dylan Moriarty and Danielle Rindler ●  Read more »   Bars rename Moscow Mules and pour out Russian vodka By Emily Heil ●  Read more »     Opinions Supreme Court confirmations are a farce. Blame the Supreme Court. Opinion ●  Opinion by Dana Milbank ●  Read more »   Dear parents: Don't just tell your kids not to 'stare' at mine Opinion ●  Opinion by Christina Cipriano ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   America can do more for Ukrainians than wear blue and yellow Opinion ●  Opinion by Karen Attiah ●  Read more »   The war in Ukraine doesn't need your 'likes' Opinion ●  Opinion by Christine Emba ●  Read more »   Social media companies shouldn't let Putin spread his lies Opinion ●  Opinion by the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   More heartburn for the Democratic establishment in Texas Opinion ●  Opinion by Henry Olsen ●  Read more »     More News Jan. 6 committee alleges Trump, allies engaged in potential crimes to block vote certification By Josh Dawsey, Tom Hamburger, Jacqueline Alemany and Rosalind S. Helderman ●  Read more »   Judge partially blocks Texas governor's order to treat gender-affirming care as child abuse By María Luisa Paúl and Casey Parks ●  Read more »   New transparency bills would force teachers to post instructional materials By Laura Meckler ●  Read more »   Elon Musk invites a union vote at Tesla, after a contentious history with organized labor By Faiz Siddiqui ●  Read more »   Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings to begin March 21 By Seung Min Kim ●  Read more »   Rep. Van Taylor of Texas drops reelection bid after acknowledging extramarital affair By Felicia Sonmez ●  Read more »   Ericsson accused of failing to fully disclose alleged fraud and possible payments to ISIS By Greg Miller and Louisa Loveluck ●  Read more »   Play our crossword created by women to celebrate Women's History Month. A new puzzle drops every Wednesday. Read more »     Try our new daily mini meta crossword It's a week-long adventure that connects a daily 5x5 mini puzzle with a special reveal on Saturdays. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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