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China's 'Two Sessions' meetings commence, setting the political agenda for the year

Meetings this weekend in Beijing will give party leader Xi Jinping a chance to persuade officials that he deserves a third term.

Matthew Decker discovered this ax with a root for a handle in his front yard.

Kansas man finds a mythical-looking ax with a root for a handle in his front yard

Kansas man discovers a peculiar ax with a root for a handle in his front yard.

Iraq Launches Probe into Alleged Prisoner Abuse

The Iraqi government announces an investigation into the abuse and torture of more than 170 prisoners held at a Ministry of Interior detention center in Baghdad. Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said one of his top deputies has been appointed to conduct the probe.

Journalist Missing After Reporting Al Qaeda Death

In Pakistan, authorities are looking for a missing reporter. Hayatullah Khan was kidnapped on Monday by militants after reporting the death of a top al Qaeda commander.

Jay-Z onstage in Anaheim, Calif., in August.

Jay-Z Stays Fresh On 'The Blueprint 3'

The Blueprint 3 is the latest release by rapper Jay-Z; it's the second sequel to one of his best-known releases, 2001's The Blueprint. It's also Jay-Z's 11th solo album in 13 years, making him one of hip-hop's most prolific artists. Reviewer Oliver Wang suggests that, even this far into his career, the rapper is still finding ways to stay on top.

Sarah Bloom Raskin, nominee to be vice chairman for supervision, speaks during her confirmation hearing with the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 3 in Washington, D.C. Senate Banking Republicans delayed her a key vote on her nomination, along with a group of four other nominees to the Federal Reserve. The Republicans said they want more answers about Raskin's work with a fintech company.

Senate Republicans block a key vote on Biden's nominations for the Federal Reserve

Republicans boycotted a meeting of the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, delaying a vote on five nominees to the Fed's board. The move was aimed at one nominee: Sarah Bloom Raskin.

Mikaela Shiffrin of Team USA skis during the Women's Super-G on February 11, 2022 at the Beijing Olympics. She placed ninth after failing to finish her last two races.

With a 9th place finish in Beijing, Mikaela Shiffrin shows signs of bouncing back

"Coming back out and getting the chance to race again was just the perfect thing to do, actually," Shiffrin said. She had failed to finish qualifying runs in two events earlier this week.

Mister Cartoon's Growing Tattoo Empire

Mister Cartoon (AKA Mark Machado) runs a rapidly growing clothing and jewelry business from his East Los Angeles tattoo parlor. But his real claim to fame is his unique, Chicano street style tattoos. His work is a favorite among top music stars like Eminem. NPR's Michele Norris visits the artist in his studio -- see photos of Machado at work.

Then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, Ala., on March 4, 2007. The church tops the 2022 list of the nation's most endangered historic places, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

A church at the heart of Selma's 1965 voting rights march is an endangered place

The Brown Chapel AME Church, the landmark church that launched a national voting rights movement in Selma, Ala., tops this year's list of the nation's most endangered historic places.

President Obama unveiled his 2012 budget on Monday, proposing a raft of spending cuts and tax hikes. It includes a proposed limit on the charitable deduction for the top income bracket, which has nonprofit organizations concerned.

Charitable Deduction Limit: Bad For Art Nonprofits?

In an effort to reduce the deficit, President Obama has proposed a limit on charitable deductions for the top income bracket. Arts nonprofits are concerned that they will be disproportionately affected — at time when they're already hurting from the economic downturn.

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