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Report: US closes Syria embassy, withdraws staff
The US is closing its embassy in Damascus and pulling American diplomatics out of Syria amid escalating violence, The Associated Press reported.



Missing mom's slain sons: She was put 'in the trunk'
The husband of missing Utah woman Susan Powell intentionally set his home on fire Sunday, killing him and his two young sons, authorities say



Valentine's Day tech for your sweetie

You don't need to be a geek to appreciate these Valentine's Day tech gifts. Whether it's a USB-powered blanket to keep your loved one warm, headphones for sharing music as a couple, or a blingy new watch, each one says "I love you" in its own special way.






Israel: Palestinian deal abandons 'way of peace'
The main Palestinian political rivals took a major step Monday toward healing their bitter rift, agreeing that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would head an interim unity government to prepare for general elections in the West Bank and Gaza.



Romania turmoil: Government quits after protests

The Romanian prime minister Emil Boc on Monday announced the resignation of himself and his Cabinet, saying he wanted to protect the stability of the country.






US News
Man gets stuck in elevators twice in one day
Firefighters rescued a man who got stuck twice on elevators in a downtown building in Chicago on Sunday night.
Police: Man shoots self in leg at gun show
Authorities say a Georgia man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Savannah gun show.
Missing mom's slain sons: She was put 'in the trunk'
The husband of missing Utah woman Susan Powell intentionally set his home on fire Sunday, killing him and his two young sons, authorities say
College student uncovers lost Malcolm X tape

The recording was forgotten, and so, too, was the odd twist of history that brought together Malcolm X and a bespectacled Ivy-Leaguer fated to become one of America's top diplomats.



A home in heiress's building? You'll need $25 million
Curiosity seekers hoping for a glimpse of the New York home of reclusive heiress Huguette Clark will have to make do with an apartment for sale just one floor below hers.

BBC World News
Europe's big freeze tightens grip
The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe tighten their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200.
US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran
The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.
Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts are delayed.
Syria troops step up Homs bombing
Heavy artillery fire rocks the restive Syrian city of Homs, in what anti-government activists are calling one of the fiercest assaults yet.
VIDEO: Evacuation from Queensland floods
Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with the town of St George expected to be worst hit.

Sports News
Rosenthal: Brady's clutch moments now belong to Eli

Rosenthal: We used to expect Tom Brady to make all the decisive plays in the fourth quarter, but Sunday's Super Bowl showed that expectations have changed. Brady no longer always pulls it off. That time has passed. It’s Eli’s time now.



Eli, Giants beat Brady, Patriots for title again

Elite and Eli. One and the same. And now there are two Super Bowl championships and two MVPs to prove it. Eli Manning is the big man in the NFL after one-upping Tom Brady and leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl - in older brother Peyton's house, at that.



Ventre: Eli's elite status secure after this Super Bowl

If you needed any more evidence that “Eli” is the root word for “elite,” there was the juxtaposition of Manning and Manningham, which sounds like a cheesy law firm but is today, in fact, a football combination for the ages.



PFT: Brady says 'we just didn't make enough plays'
Patriots QB laments missed throws, tough breaks at start and end of game.
PFT: Coughlin's greatness can't be doubted

PFT: Tom Coughlin has spent so much of his coaching career being second-guessed for his tough exterior and disciplinarian tactics that we haven’t taken enough time to appreciate just what a great coach he is.



Politics News
Obama makes case for second term
First Read: In an interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer, President Obama outlined why he believes he "deserves" to win re-election.
Romney latest pol to join wait-let-me-explain club
Mitt Romney's remark that he's not worried about the very poor, the latest gaffe in a campaign rich with blunders, joins a long list of wait-let-me-explain episodes in presidential election history.
Away from Nevada, Santorum campaign is undeterred
Campaigning in Colorado, Rick Santorum remained upbeat and largely dismissive of any impact his last place finished in Nevada would have on his GOP candidacy.
Newt Gingrich: I'm in the GOP campaign to stay
Newt Gingrich puts to rest rumors that he might be dropping out after a loss in the Nevada caucuses and accuses his chief rival of dishonesty.
Romney gets boost with Nevada GOP caucus win
In winning the Nevada Republican caucuses, Mitt Romney added another victory in a campaign built on organization and momentum.

Discovery News Headlines
Kids Picture Veggies -- Then Eat Them
By slapping pictures of green beans on lunch trays, a school prompts kids to choose the veggies from their buffet.
Website Finds Your Location Using Phone Number
The service uses cellphone towers and GPS signals to triangulate a person's position.
Two Lives Added to Avatar Tree of Souls
Mike deGruy and Andrew Wight, two amazing ocean cinematographers, have died in a helicopter crash in Australia. Our hearts at Discovery News go out to their families and friends.
Bluetooth Ski Goggles Record and Play Video
Recon Instruments' in-goggle Micro Optic Display will act as a viewfinder for Contour HD camcorder users.
Earth's Mugshot Explained
NASA's newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet. Here's how it works.

Health and Wellness News
Study: Green tea could be secret to healthy old age
Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.
NYT: Komen funding fracas far from over
When the nation’s pre-eminent breast cancer advocacy group, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, decided to stop most of its financing of Planned Parenthood in December, Komen’s leaders hoped to quietly distance the foundation from a politically controversial organization that they feared was costing them support and donations, a board member said.
Sickening decor: Scientists study rug that makes people seasick

Take a look at this - but not too hard. Researchers with a little time on their hands found that this black-and-white striped rug gives people symptoms of nausea and motion sickness.



Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity

An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger.



Supporters grapple with fallout over Komen cuts

Fierce controversy over a policy that cut -- then apparently restored -- funding for Planned Parenthood by the Susan G.



Entertainment News
Madonna brings something old, new to show

Madonna promised no "wardrobe malfunction" during her Super Bowl halftime show and she was true to her word, offering a well-choreographed, lip-synced performance of some of her biggest hits, as well as her new single.



M.I.A. flips middle finger during halftime show

The singer, who joined Madonna during Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI halftime show, didn't experience a wardrobe malfunction, but instead gave viewers at home a shock when she flipped her middle finger to TV cameras.



Demi Moore reportedly seeks treatment in rehab

A source confirms to Us Weekly that the actress -- who suffered a seizure after smoking an "incense-like substance" on January 23 -- has entered rehab, and began receiving treatment late last week.



'Housewife' Taylor still loves late husband

Taylor Armstrong may be alleging abuse from her former husband, Russell, who committed suicide last August, but says she still has great affection for him.



Madonna never planned 'Wild' Super performance

Joe Francis threatened to sue the Material Mom if she sang her new song, "Girls Gone Wild," during the Super Bowl halftime show. However, she said she never planned to perform the song.



New York Times Homepage
Violence in Syria Continues After Diplomacy Fails
The collapse of diplomatic efforts to mediate Syria’s uprising evolved into renewed bombardment on Monday as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces launched an assault on the city of Homs.


Palestinian Factions Reach Unity Deal
The rival Palestinian movements Fatah and Hamas said on Monday that they had formed an interim unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president.


Alberto Contador Found Guilty of Doping
An appeals court ruled on Monday that Alberto Contador, a three-time winner of the Tour de France, used a performance-enhancing drug when he won the race in 2010.


Giants 21, Patriots 17: Super Bowl — Resilient Giants Edge Patriots to Win Super Bowl XLVI
In their second Super Bowl matchup in five seasons, the Giants and Eli Manning scored another victory over Tom Brady and the Patriots, earning the franchise its fourth Super Bowl title.


The Long Run: For Ron Paul, a Distinctive Worldview of Long Standing
Ron Paul’s political views are unusual, and, as a closer look at his life reveals, unusually constant, shaping not only his career in Congress but also how he has lived his life.


Quote of the Day
Ethel Waters
"We are all gifted. That is our inheritance."
George Eliot
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
Francesco Guicciardini
"Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them."
George Ade
"Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense."

How to of the Day
Happy Monday! 7 Ways to Flex Your Happiness Muscle
Happiness is just like a muscle - without exercise, it grows weak. By applying the principles of building muscle to building happiness, you can establish a "strong core" of satisfaction and joy.
How to Make a Crochet and Paper Valentine Card
You could spend five dollars on a Valentine's Day card for the person you love, or you could take the time to make something that is truly special. If you know a little basic crochet, the rest of this project is fairly easy. If you don't know how to crochet, this is a fairly easy project for learning, or you could make the center heart from paper (or any other medium you want) and follow just the paper steps in the second half.
How to Make Indonesian Kopi Tobruk
Think of Kopi tobruk as drinking coffee au naturel, without either your Bodum-brand French press or your Singapore/Thai dirty sock filter. Kopi tobruk is finely ground coffee beans. Sometimes unglamorously referred to as “mud coffee,” (no relation to the New York-based coffee chain), it is one of the most common forms of coffee available in Indonesia. Knowing how to make your own coffee Kopi Tobruk is crucial for black coffee drinkers because the local alternatives are either a) instant 3-in-1 coffee mixes which are invariably sweet or too sweet, b) drip-coffee which requires having a coffee maker, filters, and time or c) coffees from specialty cafes which cost.
How to Make a Baggy T Shirt Fitted
Baggy t-shirts aren't to everyone's taste. Making a baggy one fitted isn't that hard and is one great way to keep a t-shirt with a terrific design and still get a perfect fit.
How to Create a Twilight Valentine's Day
As the years have gone by, Twilight has moved beyond the realm of the books and movies. The teenage saga has re-formed into cosplaying and men and women of various ages, from tweens to mothers, have an attachment to it. Instead of treating your loved one with the usual commercial chocolate or card, why not surprise them with a Twilight themed Valentine's Day? It'll send chills of delight up your loved one's spine.

Ask Yahoo
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...

Healthy Recipes
Super Foods: Ozarks Potato Salad

4.6 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews

by Mammas girl

"A very no-nonsense creamy potato salad that makes a generous amount. My momma always made this for those hot summer days we would all go to the creek or floating on the many creeks we have around here."

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Dairy-Free Recipes: Seasoned Rice

4.38 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews

by veggigoddess

"Basmati rice is heated with soy margarine, nutritional yeast, garlic and basil to create a light, flavorful side to accompany any meal. Stir in a cup of your favorite steamed vegetable, if desired."

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Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Watermelon Granita with Champagne

4 / 5 Stars | 3 Reviews

by zornitsa atanasova

"Sweetened watermelon puree and champagne are mixed together and frozen to make this cool and refreshing champagne granita."

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Diabetic Recipes: Chicken Salad with Couscous

4.14 / 5 Stars | 26 Reviews

by Christian Booher

"I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!"

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Healthy BBQ & Grilling Recipes: Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever!

4.5 / 5 Stars | 15 Reviews

by Bradley B.

"Spice up your Memorial Day with this delicious chicken grilled with Cajun seasonings!"

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Disability services are wide-ranging and multi-faceted. From home healthcare to accessible building design and customer relations, perhaps the first...Read more about Disability Services