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French forces killed the leader of the West African ISIS affiliate in a drone strike in southern Mali in August. French authorities described Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi as "enemy No. 1" in the region.

President Biden hosts the new British prime minister at the White House. They’ll discuss whether to let Ukraine launch western weapons into Russia. If they do, Russia says it will respond accordingly.

Morning headlines include: it's Super Tuesday, primary election day in 10 states; President Obama will hold a news conference later in the day.

Also: Refugees race to escape fighting in Syria; Palestinians outraged by Romney's comments; grid failure cuts power to 370 million in India; McCain dismisses Cheney's criticism of Palin pick.

Also: Skype to make chats and user data more available to police; Obama and Romney differ over gun control; Chinese politician's wife charged with murder.

Also: IMF chief warns of a "lost decade;" Greece's prime minister is expected to resign today; and Wal-Mart plans an ambitious expansion into medical care.

Also: Winter storm leaves behind a mess in the Northwest; News International reportedly pays some targets of its snooping; insurgents kill dozens in Southern Afghanistan.

Also: Partial government shutdown likely averted, but no deal yet on extending jobless benefits and payroll tax cut. And: court hearing today for Penn State officials; court hearing today for Bradley Manning.

Also: Interstates reopen in the Great Plains states after blizzard; defense starts in WikiLeaks hearing; FAA to issue new rules aimed at preventing pilot fatigue.

Morning headlines: Afghanistan has muted reaction to murders of Afghan civilians by U.S. serviceman; primary elections in Alabama and Georgia, caucuses in Hawaii and American Samoa.