 | Sunday 3.1.20 Grab a mug of tea or mead, cozy up and start to read! National Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day, is Monday, but this is as good time as any to dive right in. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa & Faith Karimi | |  |  Delta is slated to be fully carbon-neutral
The air carrier vowed to reduce its environmental impact by today and commit $1 billion over the next decade to the mission. It'll keep using jet fuel (obviously) but buy carbon offsets or invest in projects like tree planting.
Coronavirus quarantine lifts for cruise evacuees
American passengers of the Diamond Princess ship who have stayed healthy are due to leave Air Force bases in California and Texas on Monday. They'll head home as experts worldwide continue to try to stem the virus' spread. The best defense is still washing your hands.
Israel holds its third election in 12 months
Voters are due to head to the polls yet again Monday to choose members of Parliament. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Benny Gantz, both have failed in recent months to form a governing coalition following prior votes. This latest round already has been marred by a major data breach. Netanyahu's corruption trial starts two weeks later.
It's Sup- Sup- Super Tuesday!
Voters in 14 US states head to the polls Tuesday in what could be a watershed day for Democrats. Elizabeth Warren has sharpened her criticism of front-runner Bernie Sanders while Joe Biden is heading into Super Tuesday with the momentum of a win in South Carolina. States with primaries are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia.
The Capital Gazette shooting trial begins
The shooter pleaded guilty to murdering five journalists and other employees in 2018 in their Maryland newsroom. A jury now must decide, starting Wednesday, whether he is criminally responsible and will serve time in state prison or be committed to a psychiatric hospital, the paper reports.
SCOTUS hears arguments in a key abortion case
A Louisiana clinic has challenged a state law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The case, due to be heard Wednesday, is the first before the high court on the contentious subject since its conservative majority was solidified.
OPEC meets as a pandemic threatens
The coalition is set to convene for two days starting Thursday in Vienna. A focus is likely to be the impact of coronavirus on the global oil market. Lingering tensions between the US and Iran also are top of mind. | |  | It's like you're right there, man Even if your favorite band's live show sold out in minutes, you don't have to miss out. Learn how virtual reality is changing the live music experience. And check out the rest of CNN's weekend reads. | |  | What to stream in March "Ozark," "The Boss Baby" and "Kingdom" are all back this month, along with lots of other content on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Now and Acorn TV. Pixar tugs at your heartstrings again "Onward," Disney's latest animated offering, hits theaters Friday. It features the voices of actors Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, and its story -- about brothers on a quest for some modern magic -- may require a full box of tissues. | |  | These kids will give you chills Music in Our Schools Month begins today. Let's kick it off by giving it up for the talented singers at an alma mater of your 5 Things crew, Rolling Meadows High School in Illinois. Go Mustangs!! ( Click to listen.) | | | | |
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