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Atlantic Coast Conference Mascots Face Off Without Otto The Orange

Syracuse University is being investigated for possible NCAA violations. In February, the school announced a self-imposed ban on post-season basketball, which apparently included the ACC mascot game.

<strong>Planet</strong>: bottom of a glass containing half-and-half, water and food coloring. <strong>Moons</strong>: bottom of a glass containing coconut milk, water and food coloring. <strong>Stars</strong>: salt, cinnamon, baking powder and Tums.

Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen

From spices, flour, milk, water and food coloring, a photographer creates startlingly realistic-looking images of space. These photos are convincing enough to impress an astrophysicist.

Julian Assange (left) is happy with a new offer from Sweden, his lawyers say. He's seen here with American linguist and writer Noam Chomsky on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where the WikiLeaks founder sought refuge to avoid extradition.

Assange And Sweden Agree: He'll Be Questioned In London

Julian Assange's lawyers say the WikiLeaks founder is happy with a plan for Swedish prosecutors to question him in London, after Sweden eased its demand that he be extradited over assault allegations.

Credit Agencies Agree To Wait Before Adding Medical Debt To Ratings

Insurers sometimes wrangle with patients and for months before paying a bill. A new six-month waiting period will give consumers time to resolve disputes and avoid having their credit ratings dinged.

Making pies for Pi Day: Think inside the circle

As math lovers know, it's Pi Day. And what better way to celebrate than by rolling out the dough? An NPR editor known for her experimental baking shares some of her favorite recipes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev. The Kremlin says Putin, who has been out of public view for more than a week, is perfectly healthy.

Kremlin Says Putin Is Fine, Just Fine

The Russian president hasn't been seen in public in more than a week. That sparked all sorts of buzz. The Kremlin released photos of a healthy-looking Putin and chalks up the rumors to "spring fever."

Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Proposes a Skate Park

At the city council meeting on March 2nd, Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation made a proposal to the council regarding the funding of a new skatepark for…

Univision Incident Reignites Questions About Diversity In Latino Media

Fashion critic and host Rodner Figueroa has been let go for offensive comments about first lady Michelle Obama. Critics see the incident as an example of racism in Spanish-language broadcasts.

CIA Chief Says Governing Is Too Big A Job For ISIS

Director John Brennan sees discord within the group, despite its great success at attracting new fighters.

Palestinians held rallies last November, like this one in the West Bank city of Nablus, to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2004 death of Yasser Arafat. Palestinians are increasingly frustrated with the two decades of on-and-off peace talks that have not led to an independent Palestinian state.

Palestinians Ask: The Two-State Solution Or The Two-State Illusion?

Palestinians are viewing Israeli elections with tremendous skepticism. After 20 years of on-and-off peace talks, a growing number have given up on a negotiated solution to the conflict.

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