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NCAA bracket busters and the Sweet 16A historic weekend in the NCAA men's basketball tournament saw more than its share of momentous upsets, shattering both convention and fans' brackets. The 'Sweet 16,' featuring the sixteen remaining teams, begins March 22nd.
US high school graduation rate inches past 75 percentThe graduation rate rose by 3.5 percent between 2002 and 2009, according to a new report. But 10 states had lower graduation rates in 2009 than in 2002.
Peyton Manning: Why did he choose the Denver Broncos?Peyton Manning doubtless has notebooks full of reasons for choosing the Denver Broncos. But a few key factors probably appealed most to Peyton Manning.
Drug testing: Florida aims to be first to test public workersNew Florida drug-testing law allows agency heads to randomly test public workers for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol. But it exempts the governor and state legislators.
Obama raises $45 million in FebruaryObama's monthly haul was nearly twice as much as the $23 million per month average he raised during the final three months of 2011 and more than the $29.1 million he raised in January.
Mitt Romney: Can his wife save his campaign?Mitt Romney has a big gender gap in head-to-head match-ups with Obama. On Sunday, his wife, Ann, spoke out about women's economic concerns at a campaign event in Illinois.
Is Ron Paul running into money problems?Ron Paul has about $1.6 million in the bank, according to the FEC, whereas he spent $5 million in January. It’s easy to think that this month he has to raise more, spend less, or dive into the red.- Monitor BreakfastElection poll: 'Cavernous' gender gap gives boost to ObamaIn a Pew national poll, President Obama leads Mitt Romney by 20 points among women voters and leads Rick Santorum by 26 points. Pew president Andrew Kohut spoke about the poll at a Monitor breakfast.
- Florida students rally to arrest white neighborhood watch leaderCollege students plan to rally Monday in Sanford, Fla., and on the campus of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Rev. Al Sharpton is also planning a rally on Thursday.
- Supreme Court refuses church-state case involving child sex abuse by clergyUS Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a man who says he was abused by a Roman Catholic priest decades ago. He sought to challenge the archdiocese's assertion that the First Amendment shields it from a lawsuit.
Romney camp calls Santorum a Monty Python character in GOP raceMitt Romney is calling for GOP rivals to conceded defeat. Rick Santorum is the 'Black Knight' of Monty Python fame, say Romney campaign officials.
Arizona digs out from mega snow stormThe winter snow storm forced Arizona officials to temporarily close Interstate 40 and parts of Interstate 17. Both highways later reopened Sunday afternoon.
Obama’s reelection campaign moves into high gearLike all first-term presidents, Barack Obama has been running for reelection since the day he took office. But recent days have seen a flurry of activity, including the unleashing of Vice President Joe Biden.
Cover StoryVideo game nation: Why so many playA journey through the world of video games, which 183 million Americans play – 25 percent over age 50. What's behind the fascination?- How video games help war vets'Serious video games' are now used for everything from educating about Somalian piracy, to explaining childbirth, to helping soldiers cope with the trauma of war.
Sgt. Robert Bales: Defense team begins building case on PTSDIn the killing of 16 Afghan villagers, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' defense team may build their case on post traumatic stress disorder. Though PTSD can be connected to aberrant and violent behavior, it's a hard case to make in court.
Republicans may think 'blah' about Mitt Romney, but it's his numbers that countThe next big GOP presidential primary is Illinois on Tuesday. Mitt Romney is favored to win the most number of delegates – his likely pattern through April, which could put him ever closer to winning his party's nomination.
Who's talking about Sasha, Malia? It's dad, againPresident Obama isn't just another dad shooting the breeze about his kids' antics. He's the President, and he brings up his daughters to explain his thinking on all sorts of combustible issues.
Sgt. Robert Bales: Details emerge on soldier charged with killing Afghan villagersStaff Sgt. Robert Bales joined the Army shortly after the 911 terrorist attacks, and he served three tours in Iraq before being sent to Afghanistan. Now he sits in the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, charged with killing 16 Afghan villagers.
St. Patrick's Day: Quick, which US president was most Irish?American presidents often play up their Irish heritage – however distant that may be – to attract votes. But who is the 'most Irish' president? It may not be who you think.
