Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:23:52 GMT
AP - Mitt Romney's decisive victory in Nevada was never much in doubt. He won the state's caucuses four years ago, kept his organization active and he could count on support from Mormons who made up a quarter of caucus goers this year.

Clinton calls for friends of Syria to unite (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:37:58 GMT
AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Sunday for "friends of democratic Syria" to unite and rally against President Bashar Assad's regime, previewing the possible formation of a formal group of likeminded nations to coordinate assistance to the Syrian opposition.

Chief army defector promises fight to free Syria (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:49 GMT
AP - The commander of rebel Syrian soldiers said Sunday there is no choice but to use military force to drive President Bashar Assad's regime from power as fears mounted that government troops will escalate their deadly crackdown on dissent after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution aimed at resolving the crisis.

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:33:06 GMT
AP - Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.

Egypt sends 43 NGO workers to trial over funds (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:53:03 GMT
AP - Egyptian investigating judges on Sunday referred 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, to trial before a criminal court for allegedly being involved in banned activities and illegally receiving foreign funds.

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:09:51 GMT
AP - It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs gliding past from a cabin balcony is a breathtaking thrill.

Navy: 8 Calif.-based sailors discharged for hazing (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:09:30 GMT
AP - Eight sailors have been discharged from the Navy after a hazing incident aboard a San Diego-based amphibious assault ship that was captured on video and included the choking of a fellow sailor, a Navy spokesman said Saturday.

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:10:17 GMT
AP - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

Authorities: Stun gun used on woman at drive-thru (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:59:20 GMT
AP - North Carolina authorities say they used a stun gun on a woman motorist who blocked a McDonald's drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because she cut in line.

Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:10:36 GMT
AP - MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too.