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Updated: 26 min 13 sec ago Giants Edge Out Patriots For Super Bowl WinEli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute score to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title. Photos: Super Bowl XLVIThe New England Patriots have kicked off to the New York Giants to begin the Super Bowl. Stopping The 'Brain Drain' Of The U.S. EconomyRecent surveys show that a large percentage of graduates from the nation's top schools are taking jobs in consulting or finance. But students at some top schools have begun protesting recruitment drives by financial firms in an effort to steer students away from the financial sector. Obama: Israel Undecided On Iran AttackIn an interview with NBC, the president sought to assure allies and foes alike that the United States was working in lockstep with Israel to solve the crisis, "hopefully diplomatically." He also said he deserved "a second term" as president, though he acknowledged the economy still needed work. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Fewer Autopsies Mean Crucial Info Goes To The GraveAutopsies are conducted on just 5 percent of patients who die in hospitals, and experts say that is a troubling trend that has broad implications for public health in America: Death certificates aren't as accurate as they could be, and that information drives research dollars and public health spending. U.S. Floats Coalition On Syria After U.N. VetoU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Sunday for "friends of democratic Syria" to unite and rally against President Bashar Assad's regime. The move previews the possible formation of a formal group of like-minded nations to coordinate assistance to the Syrian opposition. Russia's Hottest Protest Song, Courtesy Of The Military EliteAn Internet hit is becoming the anthem for Russian protesters as they march against Vladimir Putin's rule. The musicians in the video aren't rock stars; they're veterans of the Russian army. Egypt To Try 19 Americans Over NGO FundingA lawyer for several of the organizations under investigation said the activists also include 2 Germans, 5 Serbs, 3 Arabs and 14 Egyptians. They have been referred to trial on charges they illegally provided foreign funding to non-governmental organizations. Among those being investigated is the son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Violence Rises In Syria As UN FaltersFor nearly a year, Syria's government has sustained a violent crackdown against opposition protesters. The international community has struggled to agree on a unified response, and on Saturday, the latest effort to bring pressure on Syria's leaders fell apart. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers, who is monitoring developments in Syria. Violence Rises In Syria As UN FaltersFor nearly a year, Syria's government has sustained a violent crackdown against opposition protesters. The international community has struggled to agree on a unified response, and on Saturday, the latest effort to bring pressure on Syria's leaders fell apart. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers, who is monitoring developments in Syria. Syria Veto 'Outrageous' Says U.N. Envoy Susan RiceRussia and China blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution on Saturday that would have condemned the Syrian government for attacks against civilians. "What it means," Rice says, "is that many more Syrians, innocent Syrians, are going to be killed by their government." UN Ambassador Susan Rice Fumes At Syria VetoThe U.N. Security Council failed Saturday to pass a resolution aimed at stopping the escalating violence in Syria. China and Russia vetoed the resolution despite days of high-level negotiations, including behind-the-scenes efforts by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Susan Rice. Host Rachel Martin talks with Rice, who says said the United States was "disgusted" by the double veto. Curtain Rises On Colorado CaucusesColorado holds its Republican caucuses on Tuesday. Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul have focused their attention there recently. The state will also be a key battleground in the general election contest. From Denver, Kirk Siegler of member station KUNC reports. Curtain Rises On Colorado CaucusesColorado holds its Republican caucuses on Tuesday. Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul have focused their attention there recently. The state will also be a key battleground in the general election contest. From Denver, Kirk Siegler of member station KUNC reports. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us On Defense, Neither Super Bowl Team WinsIn football, defense wins championships, or so the saying goes. That hasn't been true recently. In fact, both teams in Sunday's Super Bowl, the Giants and the Patriots, featured less-than-stout defenses through the season. NPR's Mike Pesca has some possible reasons why. On Defense, Neither Super Bowl Team WinsIn football, defense wins championships, or so the saying goes. That hasn't been true recently. In fact, both teams in Sunday's Super Bowl, the Giants and the Patriots, featured less-than-stout defenses through the season. NPR's Mike Pesca has some possible reasons why. Support, Protest And Hiccups During The Nev. CaucusMitt Romney was the big winner in Saturday's Nevada caucus, leaving runner-up Newt Gingrich in the dust. Organizers said tens of thousands of people participated in the West's first presidential contest of the year, and some of them were still taking part late into the night. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Support, Protest And Hiccups During The Nev. CaucusMitt Romney was the big winner in Saturday's Nevada caucus, leaving runner-up Newt Gingrich in the dust. Organizers said tens of thousands of people participated in the West's first presidential contest of the year, and some of them were still taking part late into the night. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports. Voting Their Own Way: Maine's Extra-Long CaucusesIn the midst of a primary season where every state is trying to outdo the rest, Maine is content to do caucuses its own way. The state's many small towns have long held individual caucuses any time between January and March, and the state Republican Party's efforts to reel them into a single week has had mixed success. Host Rachel Martin speaks with political writer Al Diamon. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Voting Their Own Way: Maine's Extra-Long CaucusesIn the midst of a primary season where every state is trying to outdo the rest, Maine is content to do caucuses its own way. The state's many small towns have long held individual caucuses any time between January and March, and the state Republican Party's efforts to reel them into a single week has had mixed success. Host Rachel Martin speaks with political writer Al Diamon. |
