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The hacking group Anonymous took over Syria's defense ministry site Monday.

Syria Is Hacked By Anonymous, And Pressed By Gulf Allies

Syria's military crackdown on government protesters is bringing pressure from nearly all quarters, including the Arab League and the country's Gulf neighbors. The hacking group Anonymous took over Syria's defense ministry site Monday.

Photojournalist Jonathan Levinson recently spent time in Libya documenting the rebel forces. In this photo essay, he shows how the rebels are reusing old weapons. Here, a silhouette designed for target practice is painted with the colors of the rebel flag and staked on top of a berm at a checkpoint in the Nafusa Mountains in western Libya.

Libyan Rebels Wage 'Mad Max' War In The Mountains

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have often featured large, well-trained armies facing off against insurgents who also have modern weapons. But Libya is a "Mad Max" kind of war. Reporter Lourdes Garcia-Navarro and photographer Jonathan Levinson take a look at the Libyan rebels and their approach to the war.

A Basketball Wrap-Up, In Verse

NPR's Mike Pesca has a recap of Friday's NCAA tournament action, in rhyme.

Duke freshman Austin Rivers, seen here in the Blue Devils' loss to Lehigh in the NCAA tournament, is leaving school for the NBA draft. The trend of athletes spending only one year in college has hurt the sport, says Frank Deford.

Watching College Basketball's Slump Into Anonymity

This weekend, college basketball fans will be glued to TVs and computer monitors to keep tabs on the NCAA's Final Four. But as much as people love filling out brackets, the sport is being hurt by anonymous "one and done" players, says Frank Deford.

Pope To Officiate Open-Air Mass In Cuban Capital

Pope Benedict is in Cuba's capital Havana for Wednesday's morning's open-air mass that is expected to attract huge crowds. On Tuesday, the pope made a pilgrimage to the country's most revered place: the Basilica of the Virgin of Charity.

Obama's The Topic, Louisiana Is GOP's Next Goal

Saturday is presidential primary day in Louisiana where 20 delegates are at stake. Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul all campaigned there Friday. Romney leads in national polling, but Santorum is ahead in Louisiana.

Another Southern Win Keeps Santorum Optimistic

Rick Santorum had been expected to take the Republican presidential primary Saturday, but the size of the victory was a surprise. His triumph over national front-runner Mitt Romney, along with a recent gaffe by a Romney adviser, give the former senator hope.

Australian Cardinal George Pell looks on as he makes a statement at the Holy See Press Office in Vatican City on June 29, after being charged with historical sex offenses. Pell has since returned to Australia to face the charges, which he denies.

Prominent Cardinal Returns To Australia To Face Sex Abuse Charges

Cardinal George Pell, a high-ranking figure at the Vatican, is taking a leave of absence to return to his home country for a trial over allegations of "historical sex abuse."

Foreign Agents Take Center Stage In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

As congressional scrutiny of Russian interference expands, the panel began looking Wednesday at the advocacy of foreign governments — though key witnesses did not appear as originally planned.

Earlier this month in Caracas, Venezuela, people protested conditions set by electoral authorities for a recall referendum to go forward against President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelan Authorities Halt Drive To Recall President Nicolas Maduro

Officials have blocked the opposition's effort to trigger a recall election against Maduro, who is presiding over an economic implosion. Key opposition leaders say they have received travel bans.

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