Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
- PUTIN HALTS WAR GAMES NEAR UKRAINE'S BORDER
It's not clear if his order is an attempt to heed the West's call to de-escalate the crisis that has put Ukraine's future on the line.
- KERRY ON HIS WAY TO KIEV
He'll try to reinforce U.S. support for the new government as the U.S. and its top allies grapple with Russia's military incursion into Ukraine.
- PISTORIUS TRIAL INTERRUPTED
The judge adjourns the proceedings after a prosecutor claims that a picture of a woman who testified in court was shown on local TV, despite a privacy order.
- IN TEXAS, THE SEASON'S FIRST PRIMARY
Ballots will be cast for a slate of open seats from the governor's office on down, with political observers watching to see how far to the right the state might go.
- HOW DEEP FREEZE MEANS COLD CASH FOR SOME BUSINESSES
The harsh winter has helped Ace Hardware sell the most snow blowers and shovels in a decade, while waterproof boots have flown off L.L. Bean's shelves.
- NEPAL WORKS TO CLEAN THE PEAK
Under new rules, Everest climbers will each be made to bring down at least 17 pounds of rubbish.
- WHERE ADDICTS OFTEN GET PAINKILLERS
Most people who abuse the addictive drugs obtain them free from friends or relatives, a study finds. Drug dealers are a relatively uncommon source.
- PRODUCT PLACEMENT MIGHT HAVE PRECEDED ELLEN'S OSCAR SELFIE
The snapshot, retweeted by millions, was taken with a device made by Samsung -- a commercial sponsor of the Academy Awards.
- WHO'S AGAIN THE RICHEST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Bill Gates, who had trailed Mexican telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu, reclaims the top spot on Forbes magazine's annual list with a fortune worth some $76 billion.
- LEBRON HITS A CAREER HIGH
The hoops superstar puts on a scoring show, pouring in 61 points as Miami beats Charlotte 124-107.