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It's no surprise that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won Sunday's election to return to the more powerful post he previously held — president. Also not surprising: Reports of many voting violations, perhaps to ensure his victory.

Renee Montagne speaks with Kim Banta, assistant superintendent of schools for Kenton County, Ky. The town of Piner, which is in Banta's school district, was one of the hardest hit by recent tornadoes: at least four people were killed. But many residents are trying to return to normal life Monday — and that includes going back to school.

In Monday's March 5, 2012 political grab bag, President Obama warned U.S. and Israeli politicians that bellicose talk towards Iran only helped that rogue nation by increasing oil prices. Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum appeared tied in Ohio heading into Super Tuesday. Rush Limbaugh's "apology" did little to stem still the outrage over his "slut" remark.

Al-Qaida fighers killed dozens of soldiers today. Meanwhile, freelance journalists who have covered the turmoil in Yemen say they want to stay to see how the story turns out.

With lots of topics to choose from, including the economy, the 2012 presidential race, Iran's nuclear ambitions and his meetings today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there will be plenty to ask President Obama about.

There has been a lot of talk about regulating abortion for women, but what if the tables were turned on men? That's what Georgia State Representative Yasmin Neal was thinking when she proposed legislation regulating male vasectomies. But critics say she just wants to attract media attention. Host Michel Martin speaks with Representative Neal.

Demonstrators in Alabama are protesting the state's voter ID and tough immigration laws. They're calling it the "second" Selma to Montgomery March, marking the 47th anniversary of the historic civil rights march. Host Michel Martin speaks with two people covering the march: Orlando Rosa of La Jefa Radio and Birmingham News reporter Charles Dean.

Public health officials will have a hard time convincing raw milk advocates that the product is dangerous, according to a new study.

Popular in Europe and Australia, the Swedish folk duo is poised to capture more American hearts.

The coach has admitted paying bounties to players who knocked opponents out of games. Did he go out of bounds, even in an already violent sport?