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Extreme Weather Rips Through The South

Bad weather moved across the South Sunday night and into Monday morning. Tornadoes were reported in Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. In Alabama, some of the worst damage occurred in areas that had already been hit by heavy storms before.

Egypt's recently elected Parliament, which is dominated by Islamists, held its first session in Cairo on Monday. The challenges facing the legislature include coming up with a new constitution.

In Egypt, Islamists Take Control Of A New Parliament

The freely elected Parliament held its inaugural session in Cairo. There are high expectations, as well as concerns, about the agenda of the Islamist-dominated legislature, which will have a key role in writing a new constitution.

Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., looks to a crowd of supporters during a campaign rally in Wheaton.

Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk Suffers A Stroke

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) suffered a stroke over the weekend. Following surgery, he's having trouble moving his left leg and arm and also experiencing problems with some facial movements. But his doctors expect him to recover.

A Ball (And A Caldecott) For 'Daisy' The Dog

A Ball for Daisy is a story of loss — a little dog loses her favorite red ball to a much larger dog — but now it's also a story about winning: On Monday, Chris Raschka's book won the American Library Association's Randolph Caldecott Medal for best illustrated story.

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt speaks at a news conference on April 14, 2011, in Los Angeles, about safety issues following a fan attack at Dodger Stadium on opening day of 2011. McCourt has put the team up for sale, and bids from buyers are due on Monday.

Cash-Strapped L.A. Dodgers Shop For A New Owner

Bids are due Monday for groups interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers, and looser regulations may mean more interested parties.

Romney, Gingrich Clash During GOP Debate In Tampa

The Republican presidential candidates debated in Florida Monday night and it was a relatively civil affair. But there were plenty of sharp attacks — most of them launched by former front-runner Mitt Romney against the man who has at least for the moment, passed him in the polls former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Competitive Eater Creates Twinkie-Eating Record

Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi is best known for eating hot dogs. He once ate 69 in 10 minutes. Now he's on to a different food. TV host Wendy Williams invited Kobayashi on her show to set the Guiness record for most Twinkies consumed in a minute. There was no previous record for Twinkie eating.

Obama Adviser Plouffe: Expect A State Of The Union Heavy On The Economy

White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe said President Obama will also address a simplified tax system.

<strong></strong>In the movie "Hugo," abandoned by an alcoholic uncle after the death of his father, Hugo services the train station tower clock by day and sleeps in it by night.

Scorsese's 'Hugo' Leads The Oscars With 11 Nominations

The mostly silent film "The Artist" came in second with 10 nominations, including best picture.

Thomas Horn stars as a grieving boy in <em>Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close</em> — dismissed by many critics but nominated for Best Picture.

Oscar Nominations: 'Hugo' Leads, But Expect An 'Extremely Loud' Outcry

A 9/11 tearjerker grabs a Best Picture nod, while a raucous performance from Bridesmaids elbows its way into Best Supporting Actress.

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