10 things to know for Monday

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

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Associated Press

Director/producer Ben Affleck, center, accepts the award for best picture for "Argo," as the cast and crew look on during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. 'ARGO,' 'LIFE OF PI' BIG OSCAR WINNERS

Ben Affleck's CIA thriller won best picture, while "Life of Pi" won four trophies, including best director for Ang Lee. Click here for story

2. STATE-BY-STATE FALLOUT FROM BUDGET CUTS

The White House detailed the impact from $85 billion in cuts set to take effect at week's end. Click here for story

3. A DATE FOR END OF CASTRO ERA

Raul Castro says he will step down as Cuba's president in 2018. Click here for story

4. ASSIGNING BLAME FOR GULF OIL SPILL

A trial begins today to determine how much in damages oil giant BP and other companies should pay for the 2010 disaster. Click here for story

5. HORSE MEAT SCANDAL HITS IKEA

Furniture retailer pulls its Swedish meatballs from shelves in Britain, Ireland and several European countries after Czech authorities detect horse meat in packages labeled as being made of pork and beef. Click here for story

6. POPE BENEDICT CHANGES THE RULES

In one of his last acts as pope, the pontiff signs the document allowing for an earlier start to the conclave that will elect his successor. Click here for story

7. ANOTHER STORM HEADED TO CENTRAL US

Blizzard warnings were in effect in Kansas after up to a foot and a half of snow fell there last week. Click here for story

8. SETH MACFARLANE PRAISED AS IRREVERENT OSCAR HOST

"Macfarlane's strategic misbehavior furnished welcome relief," AP Television Writer Frazier Moore says. Click here for story

9. TRIPS AND FALLS AT THE OSCARS

Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence stumbled on her way to the podium, and injured presenter Kristen Stewart hobbled onstage. Click here for story

10. POUR ON THE OLIVE OIL

A five-year study finds people who ate Mediterranean-style diets had a 30 percent lower risk of cardiovascular problems. Click here for story

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