North Korea ... Coronavirus ... Sarah Everard ... Winter storms ... Grammys

Sunday 03.14.21

We turned our clocks forward by an hour this morning in exchange for a few months of extra daylight -- and some US senators want to make this time change permanent. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Faith Karimi

Spring break revelers are partying like it's 2019 in Florida, and officials fear more coronavirus spread.
Millions of people are under winter storm advisories as blizzards and heavy rain move across the US.
Former middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler died unexpectedly at age 66.
The Biden administration tried to reach out to North Korea last month, but it did not respond.
Crowds shouted 'Shame on you' as police broke up a vigil for slain London woman Sarah Everard.

The Oscar nominations will be announced Monday after an awards season complicated by the pandemic. In a year of streaming, Netflix might be the star after the Academy removed requirements that a movie play in theaters to be considered. The ceremony airs April 25.

Myanmar will hold a hearing Monday for Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation's civilian leader who was ousted in a military coup last month. Her government and the military are facing a genocide investigation at the International Court of Justice. She has repeatedly denied the charges.

The legal battle over Britney Spears' conservatorship continues Wednesday. Last month's premiere of the documentary, "Framing Britney Spears," has led to renewed conversations around the case and weeks of speculation over her life and music career.

The deadline to submit signatures is Wednesday in the campaign to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Recall supporters say they have more than the 1.5 million verified signatures needed to start the process. The court-determined deadline was extended to this week due to the pandemic.

Rachel Levine, the nominee for assistant health secretary for Health and Human Services, appears before a Senate committee Wednesday. If all goes well, Levine will be the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the Senate.

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A Grammy night like no other
An industry hit hard by the pandemic will get together for music's biggest night at 8 p.m. ET. The Grammy Awards will look a little different this year -- with comedian Trevor Noah hosting and performances by stars including Taylor Swift, Cardi B and BTS.

Don't try this at home, parents
Jennifer Garner channels her mom vibes in "Yes Day," a family-friendly Netflix movie about parents who said yes to their three kids' wildest requests for 24 hours. Let's just say things really get out of control -- as expected.

March Madness!
The 2021 NCAA Tournament will have a different pandemic look and feel. But at least one thing remains the same: It'll feature 68 teams. The First Four coverage starts Thursday at 4 p.m. ET on truTV. Meanwhile, here's how to fill out your March Madness bracket.

Quiz time!
President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law. What’s the legislation’s formal name?

A. The Save America Act.
B. The Rebuild America Act.
C. The Boost America Plan.
D. The American Rescue Plan.

Play "Total Recall," CNN's weekly news quiz, to see if you're correct!

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Flashback Sunday
With the Grammys just hours away, here are some of the best moments from last year's event, when life was normal. (Click here to listen.)