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All of this is happening only thanks to the western military equipment, to the weapons, and, of course, the american government to provide us more military and to stand with us as much as needed is crucial for ukraine to be an independent country and fight with independence and win. >> as we quickly approach the one-year mark for that russian invasion, thanks so much for your time. >> thank you for having me. well, up next, the new year means new rules for saving for retirement. what workers a...

Promises to be a big one. as we enter the new year, we want to look back on the change makers in 2022 who broke barriers for people of color and who are poised to make more of an impact on politics, the culture and courts in 2023. trymaine lee has more. >> reporter: in 2022, the winds of political power in america shifted into the vanguard of this new movement a diverse group of barrier breakers, politicians, policymakers and political upstarts who are not only making history, but making change....

Alpha. we talked so much about the barriers that shes breaking along with following the likes of vice president kamala harris, toni morrison and so many more. >> that part is important because when you think about the black sororities, the impact they have on elections around the country, not only just for women. they get people -- they get out the vote. in louisiana the last gubernatorial election, the black sororities really helped in a red state, pushed and helped to elect a democratic govern...

>> shes black. >> reporter: from pushing the social and political boundaries to breaking through americas most stubborn barriers, 2022 introduced us to those changing tomorrow. >> representation matters. thanks for that report. up next, womens rights in afghanistan are in dire straits. how the united states is trying to intervene. well be right back. intervene well be right back. ♪ ♪

Tend to end in disappointment. so why is that, and are there little tricks to make those goals stick? well, for more on this, we can speak now to micah goldwater, cognitive scientist and senior lecturer at the university of sydneys school of psychology. great to get you on the programme. in the first instance, why do people fail to keep to their new years resolutions? it happens to all of us, doesnt it?— resolutions? it happens to all of us, doesnt it? yes, and thank you for having — us, doe...

Well, it can be worthwhile... some things we think might be helpful is not worry too much about new years day exactly, right? the end of the year is a great time to reflect on your past year, what you would like to improve, but it doesnt mean you have to start the new thing right away. what you might actually want to do is spend a couple of months thinking about all these little barriers and what you do about them. if you jump right in, its probably going to fail. if you think, 0k, going to fail...

You very much. tributes are still pouring in following the death of legendary tv journalist barbara walters friday at the age of 93. the trailblazing reporter broke just as many barriers behind the camera as stories she broke in front of it. heres cbs nikki battiste. >> reporter: a true pioneer, barbara walters was known for her poise and pointed television interviews. >> in our country, we read that you are unstable. >> reporter: with heads of state. >> are you 0 you didnt burn the tapes. >> re...

Appeared on the daytime womens talk show "the view." nbcs stephanie gosk has a look back on barbara walters groundbreaking life and legacy. >> reporter: trailblazing, pioneering, legendary. those are just some of the words being used to describe barbara walters, who spent half a century breaking news and breaking barriers in media. >> im barbara walters in the nbc news center. >> reporter: walters began her iconic career at "today" in 1961. first as the shows only female writer and producer. >> ...

>> reporter: tonight celebrities, leaders, and colleagues in the tv industry sharing their heartfelt thoughts. president biden tweeting, barbara walters has always been an example of bravery and truth, breaking barriers while driving our nation forward. her legacy will continue as an inspiration for all journalists. joy behar reminiscing about her cohost on "the view". >> she had a work ethic that you couldnt deny. she was always prepared. she was always working on her material. >> reporter: abc...

Stars, hollyberry, starring as erielle in disneys live action little mermaid which is releasing in may. but not everyone is excited. >> forbes saying that the trailer has 1.5 million likes, and racist comments from angry quote unquote fans. >> surrounding out the backlash, pure joy. >> she is black. >> from pushing the social social and political boundaries to breaking through to americas most numbered barriers, 2022 was a year to introduce us to those parts of power, to change tomorrow. >> that...