1.Victory appears near for the new president of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, hand-picked by Vladimir Putin. The vote comes after a tightly controlled campaign and months of political maneuvering.
2.The FBI searches a house in Utah linked to the discovery of a deadly toxin ricin in a Las Vegas motel. A man who lived in the house and stayed in the motel room is now hospitalized. Authorities say there is no indication this has anything to do with terrorism.
3.In Jerusalem, Palestinian youths clashed with police, angry over Israel's latest offensive against Gaza, which strikes on the offices of the Palestinian prime minister. More than 100 Palestinians have been killed. Israel says it wants to halt rocket fire into its territory.
4. Prince Harry is back home, returning from Afghanistan's frontlines after his position was leaked to the press. Harry says he'd like to return to combat, but for now, just wants a bath.