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Anthony Davis of the Kentucky Wildcats puts up a shot over Jeff Withey of the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA Division I men's basketball final Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Wildcats Roll To 8th NCAA Title, Coach Calipari's 1st

The University of Kentucky defeated the University of Kansas 67-59 in the men's basketball final in New Orleans. It's the Wildcats' first title since 1998 and the first ever for head coach John Calipari. Led by tournament MVP Anthony Davis and other young stars, Kentucky dominated the tournament.

Syrian Truce Holds, But Path To Peace Doubtful

Opposition figures said rebel fighters inside Syria would abide by the truce as long as the Syrian military does, while the government says its forces will return fire if attacked. But many remain skeptical that there will be a good-faith effort to follow all the peace plan's steps.

A New York Yankees hat and glove rest in the dugout before a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

'Damn Yankees' Inspire Major League Love And Hate

The New York Yankees may be the most polarizing team in the U.S. In a new collection, Damn Yankees: Twenty-Four Major League Writers on the World's Most Loved (and Hated) Team, writers share the stories behind their passions. In many cases, rooting for or against the team has little to do with sports.

Philadelphia Police Detective Joseph Murray of West Philadelphia is an advocate of police tweeting to help engage the community in fighting crime.

Philly Cops Bust Crime In 140 Characters Or Fewer

Philadelphia police have been hitting the streets to prevent crime, and now they're hitting the Web. This month, a small group of cops will start using Twitter to crack down on criminal activity. Supporters say it could save money and puts a modern spin on walking the beat.

Ohio has set aside $75 million to fund the demolition of vacant houses across the state, like this abandoned home in Cleveland.

Ohio Tears Through Blighted Housing Problem

There are tens of thousands of abandoned houses scattered across Ohio. The state, in an effort to improve neighborhoods and boost housing prices, plans to raze 20,000 of those homes with money from the national mortgage settlement.

GOP Courts Hispanics, Democrats Try To Woo Youth

The Republicans could use the vice presidential slot to appeal to Hispanics. Meanwhile, President Obama used his weekly address to focus on the high cost of student loans.

Author Daniel Mendelsohn, left, and his father, Jay, on the Odysseus-inspired cruise.

A Father And Son Go On Their Last 'Odyssey' Together

When Daniel Mendelsohn decided to retrace one of the most epic journeys of Greek literature, he went with his dad, Jay. Their journey was punctuated with unlikely encounters and uncanny coincidences.

People walk away from Brussels airport after Tuesday's terrorist attack. Analysts say the violence may reduce travel for a while but the industry should bounce back.

Once Again, Travel Is The Target — Can Airlines Keep Bouncing Back?

Airline officials say travelers get attacked because aviation "brings the world together and fosters greater understanding." They predict that after a period of disruption, air travel will rebound.

President Obama bows as he greets Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in 2009. The president travels to Japan next month and there's speculation he might visit Hiroshima, the site of the world's first atomic bombing.

Will President Obama Visit Hiroshima?

The White House hasn't announced any such plans. But Obama will be in Japan next month and a visit would be a grand symbolic gesture in keeping with his emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation.

Will President Obama Visit Hiroshima?

The White House hasn't announced any such plans. But Obama will be in Japan next month and a visit would be a grand symbolic gesture in keeping with his emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation.

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