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March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?

A 75th anniversary, by definition, should be something special. That's what college basketball fans are expecting as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's tournament (aka 'March Madness') shifts into high gear this week.
Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir

The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
How dangerous is nuclear power? Three lessons from Japan.

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Tensions in Western Sahara boil over, could derail talks

Shortly before talks began in the US on Western Sahara, Morocco authorities raided a protest camp in the region, possibly undermining talks between Morocco and the Polisario Front, which wants a referendum on independence.
New Somali prime minister sworn in, vowing reform

The new Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was sworn in Sunday, taking on leadership in a country fraught with corruption and violence.
Recent violence prompting questions about Niger Delta strategy

The independence day attacks in Nigeria by the Niger Delta rebel group MEND is prompting a reexamination of whether current strategies to end the violence are working.
In Somalia, prime minister nominee waits for parliament approval

Somalia's prime minister nominee, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, is waiting on parliament to decide how to vote on his nomination. The delay could undermine him before he even takes office.
Niger junta continues cracking down on its own members

The firing of Niger junta secret service leader Seyni Chekaraou, on top of the arrest of four junta officers last week, does not bode well for the upcoming democratic election, some say.
US reaches out to Somalia breakaway regions to stymie terrorists

The US will soon begin direct engagement with would-be states in northern Somalia in hopes of stemming the influence and reach of Somalia's terrorist insurgency.
Justice Clarence Thomas' politically active wife calls Anita Hill

Justis Thomas' wife, Virginia Thomas, phoned Anita Hill on Oct. 9, to ask for an apology for accusations Hill made in 1991 that Justis Thomas sexually harassed her. Virginia Thomas is known as the most politically active Supreme Court spouse.
Niger arrests members of junta for potential coup plans

The arrest of officers from Niger's military junta could complicate the junta's attempts to return Niger to democracy.
Nobel Prize in Economics awarded for unemployment research

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three economists who examined how unemployment can remain high while jobs stand vacant.
Can a video game help us adapt to climate change?

A new video game attempts to shock young people out of ecological apathy.
Education secretary Arne Duncan: headmaster of US school reform

As students head back to school, educators nationwide are implementing controversial school reform wrought by Arne Duncan. Pushing competitive market approaches and armed with unprecedented funding and support from the president, he is possibly the most powerful education secretary ever.
Why Rod Blagojevich didn't testify at his corruption trial

Lawyers for Rod Blagojevich may not have wanted to risk putting the fiery former Illinois governor on the stand, or they may think they have the case locked up.
Longtime Monitor writer Luix V. Overbea: an appreciation

During his 21-year career at The Christian Science Monitor, Luix V. Overbea, who died July 10, served as a newspaper reporter, an on-air television host, and as vice president for community relations for the Monitor’s broadcast operations.
A post wedding guide to fiscal marital bliss

Broke after your June wedding? Here are some tips for how to get your financial life in order as a newlywed couple.
Arizona lawmaker Russell Pearce takes aim at automatic citizenship

Legal scholars laugh out loud at Arizona state Sen. Russell Pearce's proposal to limit automatic citizenship and warn that it would be blatantly unconstitutional.
Baby names have long-lasting effects, for better or worse

Plenty of research suggests the name chosen impacts a baby's life well into adulthood.
Finding a better way to bridge the digital divide

Getting the world set up online is fine. Next: Delivering content that serves the world.
Study finds that young hotshots make better mentors

A study of mathematicians found that academics did a much better job mentoring students during the first third of their careers than the during last third.
Blumenthal shows why we're still fighting the Vietnam War

Decades after the Vietnam War, the question haunts many men of the baby-boom generation, including Richard Blumenthal: 'What did you do in the war?'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is first Seinfeld alum to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Former Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday.
Difference Maker Helping young people champion religious tolerance

Eboo Patel founded the Interfaith Youth Core as a way for young people to better understand and defend religious diversity.
New evidence indicates China may be Bankrupt

Some suggest that China doctors its balance sheets to present a rosier picture of its economic health.
Opinion: Karadzic trial: proud Serb defiance vs. victims' stories

The Radovan Karadzic trial may not deliver justice, but it will give victims a chance to tell what happened.
Will Americans become big personal savers again?

The US personal savings rate has rebounded from near zero. Will it head back to 8 percent?
Mexico boasts preparedness in hijacking

While Wednesday's stand-off may have heightened safety concerns, it revealed little in the way of lax security practices.