Melissa in the Morning: Attack on Ukraine

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Melissa in the Morning: Attack on Ukraine

1. Russian troops have invaded Ukraine. Senator Richard Blumenthal weighed in on what’s happening and why sanctions weren’t in place ahead of the attack. ((00:10))
2. Have you ever heard of awake spinal surgery? Dr. Yanamadala is one of ten surgeons who perform the procedure and he told us about doing the first one in the northeast just months ago. ((10:59))
3. Quinnipiac University is holding a symposium about Rare Disease Day. We learned all about the importance of this international day. ((21:24))

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