10 Things to Know for Today

1. OBAMA'S ARAB WORLD VIEW CHALLENGED BY CRISES

The president often cited Iraq, Yemen, Syria and Libya as models for his successful approach in a volatile region. Terrorism and conflict have exposed the weaknesses in those countries and the flaws in his approach.

2. KIEV SAYS REBELS CONTINUING ATTACK IN EAST

Ukraine's troops are withdrawing from the Debaltseve, the epicenter of fighting between the government and the pro-Russian factions.

3. CHINESE NEW YEAR HAS GLOBAL IMPACT

The weeklong holiday that shuts down China's industries ripples through to a global stock market lull and a busy travel season throughout Asia.

4. JEB BUSH STRESSES DIFFERENCES WITH BROTHER AND FATHER

The former Florida governor is due to give a speech in Chicago addressing the inevitable comparisons with the fomer presidents, as he moves closer to a campaign for the White House.

5. WHY CONSUMERS ARE STILL NOT SPENDING THEIR CASH

The trend of cushioning savings and paying off debt which started after the recent financial crisis is continuing despite cheap gas prices.

6. HOW RISING SEAS ARE CREEPING ONTO INDIA'S ISLANDS

In the country's Sundarbans, a low-lying delta region in the Bay of Bengal, saltwater is rising at twice the global average, pushing poor farmers further and further inland.

7. CUBA HAS CHANGED, SAYS RETURNING REPORTER

After nearly six years away, a former longtime AP correspondent finds a more relaxed and open atmosphere along with high hopes following the agreement with the U.S. to move toward a more normal relationship.

8. 'MODERN FAMILY' GREETS MODERN TECHNOLOGY

Other than a few scenes shot with a MacBook Pro, the Feb. 25 episode of the ABC show was captured entirely with iPhone 6s and iPads.

9. A-ROD APOLOGIZES 'TO THE FANS'

In a vague handwritten note referencing "the mistakes that led to my suspension," the MLB star says he's ready "to put this chapter behind me and play some ball."

10. WHO'S CROWNED AT WESTMINSTER

Miss P, a soft-spoken beagle, followed in the footsteps of great uncle Uno, the 2008 winner, to become the nation's top dog this year.