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GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP)

<p>AP - Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.

Russia, China draw Arab, Turkish ire over Syria (AP)

AP - The Russian and Chinese veto of a U.N. resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed drew stinging criticism from Arab and Turkish officials on Sunday, and Tunisia's prime minister said that cutting ties with the Syrian regime is the "least that ...

Car bomb kills 7 people in southern Afghan city (AP)

AP - A car bomb exploded just outside the police headquarters of a southern Afghanistan city on Sunday, killing at least seven people, officials said.

Gingrich says he's staying in GOP race (AP)

</a>AP - Defeated in the Nevada caucuses, Newt Gingrich brushed aside all talk of quitting the Republican presidential race and said he hopes a series of victories will enable him to catch up with front-runner Mitt Romney by the Texas primary in ...

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions (AP)

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)

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.

Mushroom pickers OK after 6 days lost in OR forest (AP)

AP - Three mushroom pickers took refuge in a hollowed out tree after getting lost in an Oregon forest, fighting wintry chills for six days and drinking water from streams until a helicopter pilot spotted them.

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)

<p>AP - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

Stun gun used on woman who blocked NC drive-thru (AP)

AP - North Carolina deputies say they used a stun gun on a woman who blocked a McDonalds drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because she broke in line.

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

AP - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.