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Presented on a gourmet plate or eaten out of the bag the chips came in, Frito Pie is an American standard.

The Surprising Story Of A Super Bowl Snack

From Cheetos to Doritos, fried corn snacks have become a fixture at Super Bowl parties. But the original American corn chip, the Frito, was first meant to be a healthy side dish and ingredient for cooking.

In this photo taken during a government-organized media tour on Jan. 31, Sister Verona, head of the Sednaya Covent, shows a room damaged by artillery fire Jan. 29 in Sednaya, north of Damascus, Syria. The Syrian government blamed the convent attack on "armed terrorists." Over the weekend, clashes broke out in several suburbs of the Syrian capital — with deadly results.

Near Syria's Capital, The Evidence Of Heavy Fighting

Fighting between rebel forces and the Syrian government has been taking place in many areas, including the eastern suburbs of Damascus. The rebels actually took control of some suburbs, but a visit by a journalist found that the government forces had regained control after fighting that caused considerable damage.

The Physics Of A Football Player's Performance

The New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs is a 6'4", 270 pound running back. And with that kind of size, you think he'd be able to run right through would-be tacklers, especially when he only needs to pick up a few yards. But he often can't — Jacobs's stats are below average in those situations. A couple NFL greats and a physics professor have the answer.

On Positive Jobs Report, Nasdaq Hits 11-Year High

The Dow registered its highest reading in close to four years.

Men arrive at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney in Elko, Nev., on Friday.

Voting Heads West: A Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus Primer

While hotels along the Vegas Strip are full of Super Bowl fans and convention attendees this weekend, another event will be playing out Saturday at more than 100 locations across the state. Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses will be taking place, and mostly in low-key places.

Lance Armstrong arrives at a training session during a rest day of the 2010 Tour de France.

Federal Prosecutors Drop Doping Case Against Cyclist Lance Armstrong

A federal prosecutor said the case had been closed, but gave no details as to why.

Komen's Race To Reverse Course: Questions And A PR Challenge

The nation's largest breast cancer charity now says it will continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood. But public relations specialists say the Komen foundation will have a tough time rebuilding its nonpartisan reputation.

Sharon Van Etten says that when she writes music, "it's to heal."

Sharon Van Etten: Learning How To Rock

For Van Etten, her ever-evolving music has been a way to combat shyness and social anxiety.

Ruthie Foster's new album is <em>Let It Burn</em>.

Ruthie Foster: Texas Gospel With A Worldly Touch

Born and raised in small-town Texas, Foster spent time in both New York and the U.S. Navy Band before settling back in Austin. Her new album, Let It Burn, features a mix of originals and covers, plus some stirring collaborations with The Blind Boys of Alabama.

<a href="http://www.baratunde.com/">Baratunde Thurston</a> is an American comedian and the digital director of <em>The Onion</em>. He co-founded the black political blog <a href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/">Jack & Jill Politics</a>. He is also a prolific <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/baratunde">tweeter</a>.

Fresh Air Weekend: Baratunde, Stew, Leonard Cohen

The comedian and digital director of The Onion talks about his new book How To Be Black. Also, Stew takes us inside his latest album Making It and Ken Tucker reviews a new album by Leonard Cohen.

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