Tiger Woods Back On Top: Bay Hill Win Catapults Him To No. 1
Woods' personal life and professional life crumbled in 2010. Now, he seems to have mended both. This is the first time Woods is No. 1 since Oct. 30, 2010.
Goldman Cuts BlackBerry Rating After Stalled Z10 Launch
The Z10 was supposed to be BlackBerry's salvation, but early reports show the launch didn't go so well.
Islamists Say They Are Filling Vacuum Left By Egyptian State
The Islamist group Gamaa al-Islamiya recently agreed to handle security during a strike by police in the city of Assiut; the police returned to work the next day. But the group says it will continue to provide services such as trash pickup, reflecting the larger problem of a deteriorating Egyptian government.
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Costa Rica's Soccer Federation Complains About Snow, Asks For Rematch Against U.S.
The U.S. won a World Cup qualifying game under near-blizzard conditions in Denver. Costa Rica says the conditions were unacceptable and FIFA should grant them a rematch.
Florida Gulf Coast University: This Year's Cinderella Story In 10 Shots
Be honest, had you heard of the school before its men's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16? Well, here are 10 things to know about the new darlings of the court.
Spanish Town To Host Its First Seder In More Than 500 Years
The Jews of Ribadavia, a small medieval town in the north of Spain, are long gone. But no matter: The town's plan to host its first Passover Seder in centuries is aimed at tourists. Like many cities across Spain, Ribadavia hopes reclaiming its Jewish history will also boost its economy.
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President's Pen Establishes New National Monuments
One dedicated to anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman and a stretch of New Mexico wilderness are among the newly established monuments.
Anthony Lewis, Journalist Who Transformed Supreme Court Coverage, Dies
A longtime reporter, columnist and bureau chief for The New York Times, Lewis gained fame for his coverage of the court in the 1960s.
The Same-Sex Marriage Cases: A Primer
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a pair of cases on the issue of gay marriage. On Tuesday, the justices will review California's Proposition 8; on Wednesday, they take up the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
As Qualified Men Dwindle, Military Looks For A Few Good Women
Pentagon officials say they're opening ground combat jobs to women as a matter of equality. But the military also needs them because the number of military-age men who qualify for service is declining.
Ford Sorry For Mocked-up Ads In India Showing Bound And Gagged Women
The illustrations weren't approved by Ford, but were produced by an agency that does work for the automaker in India. "We deeply regret this incident," Ford says.
Russian Tycoon Berezovsky Reportedly Left No Suicide Note
The death of the exiled oligarch in the U.K. has prompted speculation that he might have been poisoned.
Top Stories: Winter Won't Let Go; Kerry Visits Afghanistan
Also: Bailout deal reached for Cyprus; 3 things to know about NCAA tournaments; Jerry Sandusky gives first interview from jail; winning $338 million Powerball ticket was sold in Bordentown, N.J.
Cypriots Are Suspicious, But Bailout Deal Seems Set
The $13 billion bailout has some tough conditions. It is aimed at shoring up the island nation's banking sector and making sure its problems don't spread to other nations. But many Cypriots think their creditors have other intentions.
3 Things You Need To Know About The Weekend's Basketball Action
The biggest story? Florida Gulf Coast's Cinderella run. The biggest controversy? A missed call at the end of Ohio State's game with Iowa State. The longest game? The Dayton women's epic double overtime victory over St. John's.
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Book News: Willa Cather's Letters To Be Published Against Her Wishes
Also: the best books coming out this week; Philip Roth on the joys of napping; Caroline Kennedy on books about Catholicism.
Spring Is Just A State Of Mind As Wintry Weather Wallops Much Of Nation
The calendar says it's spring. But it sure doesn't look like it across much of the nation. A storm that gave parts of the Rockies and Midwest another taste of winter is now coating parts of the Northeast with snow and slush.
Free Tax Help Protects Low-Income Filers From Pricey Loans
As this year's tax deadline approaches, hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans are relying on free services to help with returns. The services help taxpayers from falling prey to schemes that prey on those who need quick cash.
Supreme Court Hears 'Pay To Delay' Pharmaceutical Case
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Monday in a case worth billions of dollars to pharmaceutical companies and American consumers. The issue is whether brand name drug manufacturers may pay generic drug manufacturers to keep their cheaper products off the market.
Shift In Gay Marriage Support Mirrors A Changing America
The latest polls indicate 58 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage. In 1977, that number was 13 percent. One researcher says that jump in support isn't the result of a generational gap — it's that many who once opposed gay marriage have changed their minds or softened their opposition.
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