Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. ‘BIRDMAN’ WINS TOP OSCAR
The movie that epitomizes Hollywood’s culture took home the best film trophy in a night full of politics and heartfelt speeches.
2. CARTER CONVENES AN UNUSUAL MEETING ON THE ISLAMIC STATE THREAT
The Pentagon chief is meeting with top American military, diplomatic and intelligence experts in Kuwait to discuss the strategy for defeating the terrorist group.