Top Stories: Search For Malaysian Flight Continues; U.S.-Russia Meet On Ukraine

Good morning.

Our early headlines:

-- Where Is Flight MH370? Clues Point In Different Directions

-- U.S., Russia Talk As Crisis In Ukraine Nears New Flash Point

-- Book News: Children's Books From North Korean Dictators?

Other major stories of the morning:

-- "Ukraine Crisis: U.S. And Russia In Key London Talks." (BBC News)

-- "Crimeans Ready For Vote On Joining Russia." (Morning Edition)

-- "Senators Agree To Compromise On Extending Jobless Benefits." (Morning Edition)

-- "Police Handling of Crime Scene Questioned at Pistorius Trial." (NBC News)

-- SXSW Crash Suspect "Has Misdemeanor History, Planned To Perform" At Festival. (Austin American-Statesman)

-- Death Toll From Explosion And Building Collapses In Harlem Stands At 8; More Than 70 Injured; 3 Still Missing. (NBCNewYork.com)

Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.