April 2: An alleged Ukrainian attack amid talks. And a close brush with disaster.

Updated: Apr 2, 2022 / 05:42 AM CDT

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Good morning! It’s Saturday April 1, 2022. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Ukraine strike on Russian territory reported as talks resume

Ukrainian servicemen ride on an armored transporter driving through a Russian position overran by Ukrainian forces outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, March 31, 2022. Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other zones Thursday amid indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping and resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

2. Missing Florida mother’s left-behind purse is a red flag for investigators

Photo of Cassie Carli provided by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office FL

3. Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith, Chris Rock — Presenter Chris Rock, left, reacts after being hit on stage by Will Smith while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

4. New vehicles sold in US must average 40 mpg by 2026

FILE – This Dec. 12, 2018, file photo shows traffic on the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles. New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to travel an average of at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday its fuel economy requirements will undo a rollback enacted under President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

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