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Cremated remains were turned over to a biomedical waste contractor, which incinerated them and disposed of what was left over in a landfill. The practice was halted in 2008 and remains were retired at sea starting in 2009.

If Obama president sounded confident, maybe even a bit triumphant, some polling suggested he had good reason to feel upbeat, at least in Michigan. A recent NBC News/Marist poll found the president leading Romney in the state by 18 percentage points and Santorum by 26 points.

Gardeners are wondering whether this very warm winter means planting time's come early, too. Go forth and plant, our expert says. But be prepared for the heartbreak of a late frost.

A Texas doctor and six co-conspirators indicted for an alleged long-running health care scam look to have set a new record for a medical practice: $350 million in fraudulent Medicare bills and $24 million under Medicaid over nearly six years ending in late 2011.

In an interview with NPR, Lagarde said the loose governmental nature of the union is a problem, a challenge and perhaps a solution.

Myanmar is opening up, after a nominally civilian government replaced a decades-old military regime last year and began political changes. The metamorphosis is occurring from the top down. But crucial questions remain unanswered, and it's unclear whether the moves are permanent.

Imagine racing over a frozen lake on a wind-powered sled, hitting speeds that top 40 miles an hour. That's what ice sailors all around the world do just about anywhere water freezes. In the U.S., Lake Champlain has emerged as one of the country's best ice sailing venues.

More than a dozen candidates are seeking to become Egypt's next president in what looks to be the most competitive election ever. Still, many Egyptians fear those in power will try to manipulate the process.

Another Tuesday, another critical day for the 2012 Republican presidential contenders. This time the locations are Michigan, where most polls close at 8 p.m. ET, and Arizona, where voting ends at 9 p.m. ET.