February 24: Murdaugh testifies on his own behalf. Ukraine marks one-year anniversary of Russian invasion.

Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 05:58 AM CST

Alex Murdaugh swears to tell the truth before he takes the stand during his trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 in Walterboro, S.C. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool)

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Good morning! It’s Friday Feb. 24, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Murdaugh denies killing wife and son, says he lied to authorities

Alex Murdaugh swears to tell the truth before he takes the stand during his trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 in Walterboro, S.C. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool)

2. One year in, Ukraine still stands defiant but battered

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, holds the flag of a military unit as an officer kisses it, during commemorative event on the occasion of the Russia Ukraine war one year anniversary in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

3. Wisconsin town embraces role as haven for Ukraine refugees

Melaniia Poroshkov, 13, holds her sister Stephaniia, 4, as they ride home in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

4. From bomb shelter to Wisconsin: A Ukrainian family’s 1-year journey

The Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, is set to reopen next week after a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher on Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Denise Lavoie)

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📅 What we’re watching

🔴 On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the leaders of the G7 industrialized nations will hold a virtual meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

🔴 The Hollywood Critics Association announces the winners of its sixth annual awards, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads the nominations with nine.

🔴 Actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, charged with involuntary manslaughter for a shooting on set of the movie “Rust,” make their initial court appearances.

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