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Walker takes over to lift UConn to Elite Eight

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 06:19 PM PDT

Connecticut's Kemba Walker (15) and Alex Oriakhi celebrate during the Huskies' 74-67 victory over No. 2 seed San Diego State on Thursday. UConn advanced to the Elite Eight.Kemba Walker scored 22 of his 36 points in another dynamic second-half performance, and Connecticut moved to the brink of its fourth trip to the Final Four with a 74-67 victory over San Diego State in the West regional semifinals Thursday night.




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Video: U.S. sees progress in Japan relief operation

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 04:06 PM PDT

March 24: Making A Difference: The 31 helicopters and 20 ships involved in American relief operations in Northeast Japan are part of the biggest helicopter relief effort ever by the U.S. Navy. NBC's Ian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Making A Difference: The 31 helicopters and 20 ships involved in American relief operations in Northeast Japan are part of the biggest helicopter relief effort ever by the U.S. Navy. NBC's Ian Williams reports. (Nightly News)




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Video: Tokyo still tepid about water safety

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 03:48 PM PDT

March 24: Reassurances from Japanese officials that radiation in Tokyo's water supply had returned to safe levels on Thursday did little to assuage the fears of anxious parents. NBC's Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell reports.  (Nightly News)Reassurances from Japanese officials that radiation in Tokyo's water supply had returned to safe levels on Thursday did little to assuage the fears of anxious parents. NBC's Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)




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Obama struggles on Mideast policy 

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 03:25 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama is struggling to fashion a coherent Middle East policy that can encompass his decision to launch military action in Libya alongside his hesitant response to repression elsewhere.

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Chandler: Why we hate Duke (a scientific study!)

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:47 PM PDT



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Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:47 PM PDT

Jury: Ousted Texas beauty queen gets her crown back

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 05:11 PM PDT

Immediately after her court victory, Domonique Ramirez went to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to place her reclaimed crown on its altar as a gift to the patroness. "I just wanted to send a message I'm very grateful and she has answered my prayers," Ramirez said.A Texas jury ruled Thursday that a 17-year-old beauty queen allegedly told to "get off the tacos" after gaining weight was wrongly stripped of her crown and has had it returned by a judge.




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PGT: Tiger off to rough start at Bay Hill

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 04:13 PM PDT

PGT: Tiger Woods shoots a 1-over 73 for his highest start at Bay Hill since 1999. He trails leader Spencer Levin by 7, while Phil Mickelson is 4 back.PGT: Tiger Woods shoots a 1-over 73 for his highest start at Bay Hill since 1999. He trails leader Spencer Levin by 7, while Phil Mickelson is 4 back.




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Eating something gross makes you more judgmental

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 08:22 AM PDT

Having a bad taste in your mouth from food or drink can lead you to making stronger and harsher judgments of other people and their behaviors, suggests new research.Having a bad taste in your mouth from food or drink can lead you to making stronger and harsher judgments of other people and their behaviors, suggests new research.




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Video: Toughness key for UNC, Marquette.

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 02:23 PM PDT

March 24: UNC coach Roy Williams credits Marquette's players for their physical and mental toughness. (NBC Sports)UNC coach Roy Williams credits Marquette's players for their physical and mental toughness. (NBC Sports)




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Arc: 'Zona not sweating Duke, they have Superman!

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 07:20 AM PDT



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Video: Giffords 'starting to process' tragedy, says husband

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 03:54 PM PDT

March 24: Mark Kelly, the astronaut husband of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, spoke to reporters on Thursday about his wife and what he called her remarkable recovery during a final news conference before his April 19th shuttle mission. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Mark Kelly, the astronaut husband of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, spoke to reporters on Thursday about his wife and what he called her remarkable recovery during a final news conference before his April 19th shuttle mission. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)




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Postal Service to cut 7,500 jobs, close offices

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 02:00 PM PDT

The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it would cut 7,500 jobs and close seven district offices and 2,000 post offices as it handles less mail and faces greater staff costs.

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School cuts raise doubts among some GOP voters

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 12:51 PM PDT

Many of the voters who put GOP leaders into office are now having second thoughts, largely because the cuts they are seeking could put the quality of their cherished local schools at risk.

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Posted: 24 Mar 2011 12:51 PM PDT

Video: Full coverage needed for Ohio State

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 02:11 PM PDT

March 24: Ohio State's David Lighty knows his team has a lot of things to defend when playing against a challenging Kentucky team. (NBC Sports)Ohio State's David Lighty knows his team has a lot of things to defend when playing against a challenging Kentucky team. (NBC Sports)




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Video: Can Richmond upset Kansas?

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 04:48 PM PDT

March 24: Richmond coach Chris Mooney and Kansas coach Bill Self discuss their Sweet 16 matchup. (NBC Sports)Richmond coach Chris Mooney and Kansas coach Bill Self discuss their Sweet 16 matchup. (NBC Sports)




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Video: Hispanic population growth reflects diverse nation

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 03:52 PM PDT

March 24: According to the latest census figures, the Hispanic population now accounts for more than half of the total growth in the U.S. population. NBC's Kristen Welker reports.  (Nightly News)According to the latest census figures, the Hispanic population now accounts for more than half of the total growth in the U.S. population. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (Nightly News)




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Yemeni president may be on verge of resigning, US officials say

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 04:40 PM PDT

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh appears to be left "with not a lot of good options" after his vague promise to peacefully transfer power on Thursday fell flat and may be on the verge of resigning, U.S. officials say.

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Congresswoman coping with injury's implications

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:19 PM PDT

March 24: Mark Kelly, commander of Space shuttle Endeavour's upcoming final flight, says his wife, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is in good spirits, and intends to attend the launch. (NBC News)Wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is dealing with the implications of her injuries "as we speak," her astronaut husband says.




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