Judy Woodruff:

In the day's other news, a new reality dawned in the Democratic presidential race, after Joe Biden won 10 states on Super Tuesday. The surprise show of strength powered the former vice president to the lead in delegates over Bernie Sanders. Biden got another boost today, when Michael Bloomberg dropped out and endorsed him.

We will discuss all of this right after the news summary.

In Israel, the chances of ending months of political deadlock grew dimmer today, after this week's election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be short of a clear majority in Parliament by three seats, based on nearly final results. Israel has held three elections in less than a year, and this could mean a fourth.

There has been more bloodshed between Turkey and Syria. Two Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes today in Northwestern Syria. And a Syrian war monitor group reports Turkish drone strikes killed nine Syrian soldiers. Turkey is trying to stop a Syrian offensive that has driven a million refugees to the Turkish border.