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The Peyton Manning sweepstakes are under way; will he wind up a mile high? It's been a warm winter in many places, but one of America's great winter athletes has never been hotter. And, March Madness ahead! Tom Goldman joins host Scott Simon to talk about the latest sports stories.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks with a staffer on the night of the Florida primary in January. Now that he's pivoting away from the primaries to the general election, Romney is expected to quadruple his staff soon.

With Eye On November, Romney To Expand Campaign

Now that he's all but certain to be the Republican challenging President Obama in November, Mitt Romney has begun to bulk up his operations. The president's campaign is already well-staffed and spread across the map, so it's become a game of catch-up for Romney.

Richard Plepler, CEO of HBO, talks about HBO Now during an Apple event Monday in San Francisco.

New HBO Now Streaming Service Shows Consumer's Will Is King

HBO on Monday announced a new service presenting its shows online without a cable subscription. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says it also shows the power of consumers to bring change in a digital world.

Pacquiao, Mayweather Fight Sparks Hopes Of Boxing Revival

Boxing's hold on American sports fans has waned over the years, but there's a movement to recapture mass interest. Hoping to capitalize on buzz from the upcoming super bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather on May 2, NBC is launching bouts to be broadcast on Saturdays.

The view west from London's newest skyscraper looks over the River Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral. Russians have flocked to the English property and banking sectors as the economy crumbles back home.

Why Russia's Economic Slump Has Been Good For London

Britain's financial community was worried last year when the West began imposing sanctions on Russia. It turns out that only encouraged wealthy Russians to pump more money into Britain.

Sen. Harry Reid, left, endorsed and Sen. Chuck Schumer to replace him as Democratic leader.

How Senate Democrats Will Choose Their Next Leader

Closed-door leadership elections are held on a given day, but really take place over years of interaction and commerce among caucus members. Ideology and issues are not the paramount concern.

Cleveland Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals Over Golden State

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Tuesday's NBA Finals game — coming out on top over the Golden State Warriors 96-91. The Cavs lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be played in Cleveland on Thursday.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker used the first Iowa cattle call this year, the Iowa Freedom Summit, to give an electrifying speech and shoot to the top of the pack in the first caucus state.

Here's Why All These Political Cattle Calls Matter

For lesser-known GOP candidates in such a crowded 2016 field, the different events offer a chance to try to and catch fire with often little investment or infrastructure needed.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, shakes hands with Yemen's ousted president, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi on May. 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hadi and top officials in his former government have been living in a guest palace in the Saudi capital following his ouster by Houthi rebels. Talks on ending Yemen's war begin Sunday in Geneva.

For Yemen's Ousted President, A Five-Star Exile With No End In Sight

Talks to resolve the conflict in Yemen begin Monday in Geneva. Yemen's ousted president and his former ministers are hoping it will lead to a return to their homeland.

Take A Swing At This: Golf Is Exercise, Cart Or No Cart

American adults play more golf than any other sport. So how much exercise do you get from an afternoon on the links? Players clipped on pedometers and Fitbits to help us find out.

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