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In Phoenix, Super Bowl Madness In Full Swing
Super Bowl madness is in full swing in Phoenix, where the majority of fans have flocked for Sunday's championship. Budget hotels have suddenly turned pricey, buildings have been covered in sponsors' colors — and there's even some references to the two teams competing in the game.
Obama Makes Guest Appearance On Modi's Radio Show
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts a radio show and this week his guest was President Barack Obama. They answered questions from a curious Indian public.
After India, Obama Takes Saudi Arabia Detour
Leaving India, President Obama detoured to Saudi Arabia — a key ally in a volatile region, which is itself a country in transition.
Southern California's Water Supply Threatened By Next Major Quake
As if the drought weren't bad enough, four of the area's aqueducts sit on the San Andreas Fault. Engineers are working to protect the water system against the next major earthquake.
For Dollars Donated To Vaccine Campaigns, Norway Wears The Crown
Donations to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization hit $7.5 billion. The UK and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation were the most generous dollar-wise. Norway is the per capita champ.
Ferguson Jury: No Charges For Officer In Michael Brown's Death
"No probable cause exists" to file any indictments against police Officer Darren Wilson, St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Robert McCulloch said Monday night.
Family's Long Fight With Pentagon Returns Name To Unknown Soldier
The remains of Arthur "Bud" Kelder, a WWII soldier featured in a NPR/ProPublica investigation, have been identified by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command. The move comes after years spent in court.
Number Of Exonerations Last Year Reached New High, Report Finds
The National Registry of Exonerations says 125 people were exonerated in 2014 after being falsely convicted of crimes. The number surpasses the previous record of 91 set in 2013.
Gunman Opens Fire At City Council Meeting In Minnesota
Two police officers were injured and the gunman was killed. The officers had just been sworn in to the New Hope police force.