Officials: US drones monitoring clashes in Syria

"A good number" of unmanned U.S. military and intelligence drones are operating in the skies over Syria, monitoring the Syrian military's attacks against opposition forces and innocent civilians alike, U.S. defense officials tell NBC News' Jim Miklaszewski.

GOP steps into tricky territory over contraceptives

First Read: A national debate over contraception and social issues could backfire on Republicans in the general election.

Oil price surge could dampen recovery

A recent surge in crude oil prices sparked by saber-rattling from Iran could affect consumers, corporate profits and the Federal Reserve.

Lin some, lose some: Knicks' streak ends at 7

It was Linsanity to the final buzzer, but Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks were unable to overcome their early struggles and had their seven-game win streak snapped with an 89-85 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

10 clicks: Houston death, Lewinsky and more

While we'll send you in the right direction for the latest on Whitney Houston, we're also here to get you caught up on some of the other clickers you may have missed this week.

Hospitals scramble for scarce kids' cancer drug

An Ohio drugmaker began releasing limited supplies of a crucial medication to treat childhood leukemia Thursday, sending hospital pharmacists facing life-threatening shortages scrambling for their share.

All infant Tylenol recalled due to dosing system flaw

Godspeed John Glenn: 50 years since first US orbit

As John Glenn, the world's most enduring and endearing spaceman, gets set to celebrate what no other living astronaut has done — mark the 50th anniversary of his own spaceflight — he finds himself in overdrive reflecting on what has been an undeniably charmed, golden life.

Mardi Gras beyond beer and Bourbon Street

From the folk art of the Mardi Gras Indians to the culinary and family elements, Mardi Gras is not just a top New Orleans event, but one of the great American cultural traditions.