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10 Things to Know for Monday

Los Angeles police officers salute as a hearse leaves the home of Nancy Reagan in the Bel-Air district of Los Angeles Sunday, March 6, 2016. Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president, and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, died Sunday morning. She was 94. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) Los Angeles police officers salute as a hearse leaves the home of Nancy Reagan in the Bel-Air district of Los Angeles Sunday, March 6, 2016. Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president, and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, died Sunday morning. She was 94. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

By Associated Press March 6, 2016 2 min read

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

1. NANCY REAGAN DIES AT 94

The former first lady was the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan during his journey from actor to president.

2. WHAT’S MAKING GOP LEADERS UNCOMFORTABLE

The best hope for stopping Trump’s march to the Republican nomination may be Cruz – the only candidate who causes as much heartburn among party elites as the billionaire businessman.