March 17: Zelensky asks, and the U.S. gives … some. Concern up for Americans in Russian jails.

J. Scott Wilson

Updated: Mar 17, 2022 / 05:04 AM CDT

In this photo provided by Jaden Bales, the outline of a mule deer that was struck by a car and claimed for food using a new state of Wyoming roadkill app is seen in grass and snow near U.S. 287 south of Lander on Feb. 21, 2022. (Jaden Bales via AP)

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Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 17, 2022. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Zelenskyy’s asks and what aid he’s received from the world so far

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 16: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to speak to the U.S. Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. Zelenskyy addressed Congress as Ukraine continues to defend itself from an ongoing Russian invasion. (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite-Pool/Getty Images)

2. Concern grows for American detainees in Russian jails

FILE – Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) looks to pass as Chicago Sky center Candace Parker defends during the first half of game 1 of the WNBA basketball Finals , Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Phoenix. Griner was arrested in Russia last month at a Moscow airport after a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. The Russian Customs Service said Saturday, March 5, 2022, that the cartridges were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The customs service identified the person arrested as a female player for the U.S. national team and did not specify the date of her arrest. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

3. Court orders Jussie Smollett’s release from jail during appeal

Actor Jussie Smollett, center, leaves the Cook County Jail Wednesday, March 16, 2022, after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

4. 7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami risk receding

Furniture and electrical appliance are scattered at an apartment in Fukushima, northern Japan Wednesday, March 16, 2022, following an earthquake. A powerful earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami advisory.(Kyodo News via AP)

📱 [Trending] this morning

Wyoming debuts app for claiming roadkill

This is giving a whole new meaning to foraging for dinner.

In this photo provided by Jaden Bales, the outline of a mule deer that was struck by a car and claimed for food using a new state of Wyoming roadkill app is seen in grass and snow near U.S. 287 south of Lander on Feb. 21, 2022. (Jaden Bales via AP)

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 Putin vows to get rid of “scum,” “traitors” among Russians.

🔴 Netflix brings back “Servant of the People” starring Zelenskyy.

🔴 Chris Cuomo wants $125M for “unlawful” CNN firing.

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