Things to know today: Ukraine rejects Russian demand to surrender in Mariupol; Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings this week; Duke's Coach K continues final run.
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Even as Russia intensified its attempt to bombard Mariupol into surrender, its offensive in other parts of Ukraine has floundered. Western governments and analysts see the broader conflict grinding into a war of attrition, with Russia continuing to barrage cities. Jackson is expected to present an opening statement Monday afternoon, then answer questions from the committee's 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans over the next two days. She will be introduced by Thomas B. Griffith, a retired judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and Lisa M. Fairfax, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.Coach K's last ride continues as Duke closes out SpartansGREENVILLE, S.C.
Govt-and-politics AP Ukraine rejects Russian demand for surrender in Mariupol LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down arms and raise white flags… Govt-and-politics AP White House: Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his trip this week to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies, as Russian forces concentrate their fire upon cities and trapped civilians in a nearly month-old invasion of Ukraine.