• House Dems reject 'deem and pass' for health care
Democratic leaders have decided to abandon the controversial plan to avoid a direct vote on the Senate health care bill, known as deem and pass.
• Earthquake shakes Cuba
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook Cuba Saturday.
• Pope 'truly sorry' for abuse in Ireland
Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter released today that he is "truly sorry" for the abuse suffered by victims at the hands of Catholic priests in Ireland.
• Spring brings snow, floods to Midwest
A snow storm on the first day of spring could drop several inches this weekend over the Midwest, from New Mexico to Missouri, while further north, Minnesota and North Dakota brace for the rising waters of the Red River.
• Arrest in racial message at Wal-Mart
Police in New Jersey have made an arrest in connection with a public address system announcement at a Wal-Mart store telling "all blacks" to leave.
