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10 Things to Know Today

by The Associated Press

"Sliced Bread" finally wins the Daytona 500; "Birdman" takes home the top Oscar; poll finds most Americans feel wealthy aren't taxed enough and more national and international news for Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.

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.

3. HOMELAND SECRETARY WARNS OF DANGERS IF FUNDING STOPS

Jeh Johnson says his department's response to terrorist threats and tough winter weather will suffer if Congress doesn't agree on its new budget.

4. HOW MANY INMATES ARE LEFT AT GUANTANAMO

Fiery rhetoric over closing the prison is overshadowing the fact that more than half have been released since President Barack Obama took office in 2009.

5. DEATH TOLL RISES TO 70 IN BANGLADESH BOAT ACCIDENT

A weekend ferry disaster is the latest shipping mishap in the South Asian nation.

6. NORTH KOREA BANS FOREIGNERS FROM MARATHON

The isolationist Asian nation is barring tourists from participating in one of its most popular events this year because of concerns over the spread of Ebola.

7. WHO WANTS TO TAX THE RICH MORE

A majority of people in the United States support President Barack Obama's proposal to raise taxes on wealthy investors, and an even larger share says well-to-do households are taxed too little, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll.

8. AGENCY CREATED TO FIGHT POVERTY LAGS IN KEY MEASURES

A new report ordered up by the Appalachian Regional Commission cites some progress but researchers say other problems persist, including disproportionately high mortality rates.

9. WHY SOME MAY LOSE HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDIES

The Supreme Court could side with opponents of President Barack Obama's overhaul, but the three dozen-plus states at risk seem unprepared for the potential fallout.

10. DRIVER WHO SPENT SEVEN YEARS TRYING WINS DAYTONA

Nicknamed "Sliced Bread" when he broke into the Sprint Cup Series at 18 because so many predicted him to be the next big thing, Joey Logano finally wins his first career Daytona 500.