A Ukrainian Family's Narrow Escape from Russia Troops, Battling Gas Prices & Deadly Tornadoes

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective   April 1, 2022      7:00 AM EST Russian forces were seen abandoning Ukraine's infamous Chernobyl nuclear site this morning after seizing the plant weeks ago. Meanwhile, Russia accused Ukrainian helicopters of crossing into its territory for the first time since the war began and bombing an oil depot. As Ukraine braces for more attacks, one family tells how they narrowly escaped Russian troops who entered their home and threatened them at gunpoint. Here's what you need to know.  WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  President Biden will tap into up to 180 million barrels of the nation's oil reserves over the next six months to help lower gas prices.    Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that would expand abortion access by ending a restriction that only physicians can perform them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost. The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.   A deadly tornado outbreak across the southern US killed at least two people yesterday.    The federal investigation into President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, over his business practices is intensifying.  TRENDING ON THE WEB 1.  A group of pro-life organizations is accusing the University of Washington School of Medicine of keeping aborted human fetuses in a walk-in freezer.   2.  Maverick City Music will make history at the 64th annual Grammy Awards this weekend as the first Christian group to perform on the grand stage in 20 years.   3.  Israeli archaeologists discovered ancient wine jars with remnants of vanilla inside during excavations in the City of David.  TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1.  Author Stephanie Thurlings shares how her book, Raising Prayerful Kids, can help parents fit prayer naturally into their daily routines without it feeling like a chore or a lecture.   2. Christian author Lee Strobel shares his investigative voyage of near-death experiences in the new feature film, The Case For Heaven, which is headed to theaters April 4-6 via Fathom Events.   3.  Franklin Graham recently returned from Ukraine and urged Christians to pray for peace. CBN EXCLUSIVES On this week's Healthy Living, Lorie Johnson talks with Dr. William Davis about how we can experience a better mood, improved cognition and deeper sleep thanks to a plan that improves the gut microbiome.  CBN Israel presents the evidence from Scripture that proclaims Jesus as the Messiah. Get your free copy of this exclusive guide.  DAILY REFLECTION   Luke 6:46 "So why do you keep calling me `Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say?" Read today's Daily Devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.