Russian fighter jet hits U.S. military drone over Black Sea, forcing it down It is one of the most serious incidents involving U.S. and Russian militaries in the volatile region in and around Ukraine. Read more on NPR

President Biden says Jimmy Carter asked him to give his eulogy The president made the remarks to attendees at a fundraiser in California, after which he added, “Excuse me, I shouldn’t say that.” Carter, 98, has been in hospice care since last month. Read more on NPR

Justice Department opens probe into Silicon Valley Bank after its sudden collapse Justice Department officials have launched an investigation into the bank amid growing questions about who shares responsibility for the largest bank failure since the 2008 collapse. Read more on NPR

Ron DeSantis says backing Ukraine is not in the U.S. interest, a sign of a GOP divided Gov. Ron DeSantis is opposed to U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. So is former President Donald Trump. The issue seems poised to become a flashpoint in the 2024 presidential race. Read more on NPR

The U.S. said a Russian fighter jet hit American drone over Black Sea The U.S. military said a Russian fighter jet conducting “an unsafe and unprofessional intercept” struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing U.S. forces to bring it down. Read more on NPR

Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi and Mozambique, killing more than 200 people Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by heavy rains that triggered floods and mudslides in southern Africa. The death toll is expected to rise. Read more on NPR

Facebook parent Meta slashes 10,000 jobs in its “Year of Efficiency” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company is cutting another 10,000 jobs after it laid off 11,000 workers late last year. Read more on NPR

A strong Nor’easter storm has already brought 28 inches of snow to a Mass. town The winter storm is making travel difficult or impossible, dropping massive amounts of snow less than a week before the first day of spring. Read more on NPR