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• Activist: Infants, medical staff killed in Syria crackdown
  Four days of shelling by Syrian government forces have left residents in the besieged city of Homs in fear for their lives as bodies lie in the streets.
  
• Syrian regime gets bloody nose
  One fateful consequence of President Bashar al-Assad's ferocious crackdown on Syrian protesters is the emergence of the domestic armed resistance, the Free Syrian Army.
  
• How is al-Assad hanging on?
  When the Tunisian revolt erupted last year, Tunisia's president fled power in weeks. When Egyptians took to the streets, longtime leader Hosni Mubarak was swiftly ousted as well.
  
• Opinion: Russia, China kneecap U.N.
  When the Arab League asked for U.N. Security Council endorsement of its call for a new government in Syria and sought the imposition of sanctions to pressure Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Russians went toe-to-toe with the United States, publicly and behind closed doors.
  
• Analysis: Why Syria is not like Libya
  Amid growing outrage over civilian casualties in Syria, there are ever more urgent calls to aid -- or at least protect -- the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. There is renewed talk of creating safe havens and humanitarian corridors inside the country. And those demanding tougher measures are again asking why events in Syria should not prompt Libyan-style intervention by NATO and its Arab allies.
  
• Terrified 911 callers detail Powell blast
  Chilling 911 tapes detail the moments surrounding the home explosion and blaze that killed Josh Powell and his two sons.
  
• Britain: No negotiations on Falklands
  Britain on Wednesday dismissed a complaint from Argentina about the "militarization of the South Atlantic" as tensions rise over the Falkland Islands, over which the two countries fought a war 30 years ago.
  
• Alcohol blamed in Ukraine cold deaths
  Alcohol has been involved in most of the deaths blamed on the extreme cold in Ukraine, the country worst affected by the icy temperatures gripping eastern Europe, the country's emergencies minister said Wednesday.
  
• Grammys set stage for Adele
  With nothing more than a piano, a little black dress and a microphone, Adele rouses crowds using her emotions and her voice.
  

• Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge
  Anyone who has dived into the deep end of a party pack of chips at the end of a day gone awry knows emotional eating is a dangerous habit. Use these tips from stress columnist Amanda Enayati to skip the dip.
  
• Are depressed kids bully magnets?
  Psychologists, not to mention parents, have long observed that kids who seem depressed tend to have trouble being accepted by their peers.
  
• Caribbean cruise cut short by illness
  Passengers on the Crown Princess are coming home early from a Caribbean cruise, thanks to a second nasty outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.
  
• Komen Foundation VP resigns
  Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday following a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said.
  
• Obama to boost Alzheimer's research funding
  The Obama administration will push for a $156 million increase in funding for Alzheimer's research over the next two years, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
  
• Engines idling in New York despite law
  Passing laws is one thing; enforcing them is another. Enter New York City's idling rule, meant to improve the city's air quality by prohibiting drivers from running their engines when they're not moving.
  
• Obesity ads hurt more than help?
  Georgia's controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.
  
• No stress relief for stress writer
  "I see here you'll be staying overnight," says the woman at the surgery check-in, fixing me with a soothing beam.
  

• Don't pick a fight with Clint Eastwood
  Ruben Navarrette says Karl Rove was wrong to suggest that Clint Eastwood's ad was about paying President Obama back for the auto industry bailout
  
• Coroner rules Don Cornelius death a suicide
  The death of Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, has been ruled a suicide, officials said Tuesday.
  
• Celebs celebrate Prop 8 decision on Twitter
  A federal appeals court has ruled California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a decision announced earlier today, likely sending the case to the Supreme Court.
  
• Motley Crue go beyond
  When Mötley Crüe announced late last year they'd be taking up temporary residency in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel's Joint, it was one of those ideas that seemed so perfect the only question was, "What took so long?"
  
• 21 questions for the 2012 Grammys
  You might think you have all the answers to the 2012 Grammys -- who's nominated, who's gonna win, who's gonna perform, who's gonna make awkward banter with LL Cool J, who's gonna make an overt pass at the newly single Katy Perry -- but trust us, there are still more questions than there are answers.
  
• Fox explains 'X Factor' shakeup, defends 'Idol' ratings
  The changes to Fox's singing competition shows have only just begun.
  
• Grammys set stage for Adele
  With nothing more than a piano, a little black dress and a microphone, Adele rouses crowds using her emotions and her voice.
  
• Fey in for 'Fancy Nancy' movie?
  "Fancy Nancy" is putting together an appropriately fancy line-up of talent as she makes her way to the big screen.
  

• Safety checks ordered for all Airbus A380 airplanes
  All Airbus A380 airplanes must be checked for cracks in the wings within three to four weeks, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday.
  
• Four easy ways to save on ski trips
  Skiing has a reputation as a pricey, perhaps even snobby sport. But even if some skiers seem to have their noses raised in the air, there's no reason to pay through the nose to ski.
  
• Caribbean cruise cut short by illness
  Passengers on the Crown Princess are coming home early from a Caribbean cruise, thanks to a second nasty outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.
  
• Don't rule out all Middle East trips
  Nervous American travelers will likely choose to avoid the entire Middle East right now, but travel experts say that plenty of region's diverse destinations are calm and open for business.
  
• Guidelines dispute 'economy-class syndrome'
  Good news for airline passengers sardined in coach: You're no more likely to develop dangerous blood clots than your first-class neighbors, according to medical guidance issued Tuesday for the treatment and prevention of life-threatening clots.
  
• 5 reasons to care about new FAA law
  Did you hear that? It's a door busting open in Washington, unblocking a huge backlog of airline issues that will directly affect America's millions of air travelers.
  
• After much delay, Senate clears FAA bill
  After passing 23 temporary extensions, the Senate voted 75 to 20 Monday to approve a long-term funding bill for the FAA and sent it to the president for his expected signature.
  
• Make the front-desk clerk your ally
  When it comes to hotel rooms, the definition of "best" is in the mind of the key holder. Here's how to be sure that you're getting the best possible room to suit your needs.
  
• Bali beyond sun, sand and sex
  Bali may have its share of tourists seeking nothing more than sun and sex in the party triad of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, but this only forms a small part of what's on offer.
  
• 'Downton Abbey' tourism buzz
  Lots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey." But to many fans, the castle is the biggest star.
  

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