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Law school rankings: The results are out, but do they really matter?US News & World Report released its annual law school rankings Tuesday, reviewing about 200 schools. The rankings can have a powerful impact on universities, experts say.
Obama's March Madness? Why he's taking British PM to hoops extravaganza.British Prime Minister David Cameron is in the US, so why not hold the press conference at a March Madness basketball game? What do you think of Iran, Mr. Cameron ... and please pass the corn dogs.
NCAA Tournament 2012 means distracted workers. What's an employer to do?The first two days of NCAA Tournament 2012 mean productivity losses worth $175 million, by one estimate. Some employers grin and bear it, while others warn workers against watching on the sly.
March Madness: Syracuse's Melo out and other fast NCAA tournament factsThe Orangemen lose their big man for the entire tournament and a quick rundown of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament, from powerhouses to possible Cinderellas.
A Mitt Romney-Rick Santorum ticket? Don’t rule it out.As Republicans in Alabama and Mississippi go to the polls, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are hurling insults at each other. But they could still be on the GOP ticket together.
Lawyer in Rutgers webcam case: Defendant just a kidThe roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide in September 2010, days after the alleged spying — drawing national attention to the challenges facing young gays and lesbians in society.
Romney's status could be clearer after Deep South primariesA pair of closely fought primaries Tuesday in Alabama and Mississippi also could render a possible final verdict on Newt Gingrich's Southern-focused candidacy and give Rick Santorum the two-man race he's sought againstRomney.
- Gun laws: How much do you know?
Test your knowledge on where you can and can't carry concealed weapons in the United States and other facts about guns.
Soldier's killing spree: Is end of Afghanistan war near?Widespread Afghan outrage could force the US to accelerate plans to bring the Afghanistan war to a close. But that hasn't happened yet, and military officials are wary of a quick withdrawal.
NCAA tournament offers a B-ball boost for US-British 'special relationship'President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron will take their global concerns and 'special relationship' to what should be good seats at the first NCAA tournament game in Ohio.
NCAA tournament 2012: How did those teams get in?There are questions every year about why certain teams are invited to the NCAA basketball tournament and others not. The author looks at the 2012 'March Madness' field.
Magic Johnson film: how views of HIV have changed since 'The Announcement'Magic Johnson narrates 'The Announcement,' an ESPN film about his announcement 20 years ago that he had been diagnosed with HIV. The film comes at an important time, experts say.
Southern primaries preview: Romney lead puts pressure on Gingrich, SantorumMore appears to be at stake Tuesday for Gingrich and Santorum in Mississippi and Alabama. For the very Northern Romney (despite his talk of grits), a win in either state would be pure gravy.
Rush Limbaugh: Jane Fonda wants him kicked off air. Should FCC listen?Feminist activists Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem are calling for the FCC to take action against Rush Limbaugh. Doing so, however, could create complications.
Warm spring, more tornadoes? Meteorologists raise red flags.An unusually balmy spring plus cold fronts are a formula for stronger thunderstorms and tornadoes, as hard-hit communities strive to be more resilient.
Obama trails Romney in new poll. Are gas prices the key?As gas prices have risen, President Obama has tried to defend his energy policies. The president's critics argue that he underplays the role that domestic energy production could play.
A Southern victory for Mitt Romney? Tuesday could be the charm.With Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum splitting the conservative vote, polls put Mitt Romney right in the thick of it in both Alabama and Mississippi.
Afghanistan massacre: How rising tensions could cost Obama politicallyThe tragic killing of the villagers is likely to complicate US efforts to negotiate future bilateral relations with Afghanistan. It's also a potential stain on Obama's foreign policy record.
Rutgers spy cam case: Dharun Ravi defense restsDharun Ravi faces 15 charges, but the most serious is 'bias intimidation.' Prosecutors in the Rutgers spy cam case must convince the jury that Dahrun Ravi acted out of hatred against gays. He faces up to 10 years of prison if convicted.
- Monitor BreakfastGOP strategist: Obama's bigger 2012 war chest won't matter much
The Republican candidate may not have as much campaign money as Obama, says GOP pollster and strategist Whit Ayres. But 'money is not going to be a problem' for the eventual nominee, he says.
