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forces are close to encircling bakhmut. the u.s. is downplaying the strategic significance if russia wins this round of the war. also tonight, republicans are presented with the sharpest contrast yet between donald trump and ron desantis. we're breaking down dueling speeches by the former president and the current florida governor as they gear up for a potential 2024 primary showdown. and a series of new airline scares is raising serious questions about aviation safety here in the united states. from a bird strike that caused engine failure and smoke in the cabin to the wings of ...

welcome to this special 8:00 hour of the "cnn newsroom." i'm jim acosta in washington and we begin this hour with an emotional anniversary of a pivotal moment in american history. on a busy weekend when the race for the white house was taking shape. president joe biden was in selma, alabama, today for the anniversary of bloody sunday, and a speech before some of the country's most prominent civil rights leaders. while outside washington, a very different scene in a very different speech, as former president donald trump spoke to the conservative political action conference, vowing re...

all right. welcome to our viewers in the united states and around the world, i'm christine romans. this is "early start." we begin with ukrainian forces struggling to hold on in the eastern city of bakhmut, as russian troops close in from three sides. ukrainian officials say the situation in bakhmut has grown much tougher. they say their forces may need to retreat to avoid being trapped by encircling russians. cnn's scott mclean is tracking this story for us from london. and, scott, what are the chances the ukrainians will be able to turn this around? and if they can't, does that mea...

>> another scary moment in the air. it is monday, we're glad you're with us. good morning, everyone. we begin with what you just saw, a southwest flight taking a terrifying turn. the cabin filling with smoke. we'll tell what you forced that plane to make an emergency landing. also new, a violent group of protesters stormed the construction site of a proposed meese and firefighter training senter in atlanta. what's behind the demonstrations. plus -- watch what you say. words hurt. you know, anybody that says words hurt has never been punched in the face. >> perhaps the vevent of t...

my gosh, this is my husband's worst nightmare, how did you do it? my husband absolutely just -- i mean, he stepped in and did what needed to be done. we are just -- we're grateful we were able to figure it out and have support from the best out there. >> so did you mama. you get a lot of credit, too. this is the last time we're going to call you for many months. enjoy this precious time. we will see you soon, friend. >> thanks, guys. >> told you, best morning moment. thank you for being with us this monday, we will see you tomorrow. "cnn newsroom" is now. good monday morning to you...