5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
February 24, 2014, 6:35 AM
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins waits to come into the game during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins waits to come into the game during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

Feb. 24, 2014— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Crowd Welcomes Jason Collins in His NBA Return
Although Jason Collins played only 10½ minutes in his first game with the Brooklyn Nets, it was a groundbreaking appearance.

2. Ukraine Issues Arrest Warrant for President
Ukraine's acting government issued a warrant Monday for the arrest of President Viktor Yanukovych, last reportedly seen in the pro-Russian Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, accusing him of mass crimes against protesters who stood up for months against his rule.

3. Couple Faces New Charges in SC Student's Disappearance
The South Carolina couple suspected in the mysterious December disappearance of a cosmetology student now face kidnapping charges. Sidney and Tammy Moorer were charged with kidnapping on Sunday, according to the Horry County Sheriff’s Office. No bail has been set.

4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins Twitter After Winning Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Jr. picked a good night to join Twitter. The NASCAR driver has been reluctant to participate in social media, but he made a promise to join Twitter if he won Sunday's Daytona 500. He kept that promise following the rain-soaked win, posting a photo of himself with the trophy.

5. 8 Reasons You're Still Hungry
Do you sometimes feel ravenous, even though you just polished off a tasty lunch, a full dinner, or a midnight snack? Some food ingredients can trick our bodies into not recognizing when we're full, causing "rebound hunger" that can add inches to our waistlines. But these simple tweaks can help quiet your cravings for good.