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Video: Bloodshed continues in Syria Defiant protests continue in the streets of Syria, even in the face of a brutal crackdown by the regime of Bashar al-Assad, who is ignoring growing international pressure to step down. NBC’s Richard Engel reports. (Nightly News) Iowa poll to give GOP 'snapshot in time' Iowa Republican Party Chair Matt Strawn believes Saturday's Ames Straw Poll will give the country a "snapshot in time" of the state of the Republican race in Iowa. He also weighed in on the two big names that won't be on Saturday's ballot: Sarah Palin and Rick Perry. Video: In Iowa, political showdown The knives came out last night in Iowa. The first legitimate debate of the 2012 presidential race was notable for the numerous harsh exchanges between candidates, as they jostled to break out ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated straw poll. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News) Video: Is Bachmann ‘submissive’ to her husband? A frontrunner in Iowa, Michele Bachmann was hit with a personal question about her husband in a political debate on Thursday night. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports on how Bachmann handled the question. (Nightly News) Emotional Rodman caps Hall of Fame ceremony Thanking his coaches and apologizing to his family for his shortcomings, Dennis Rodman has been enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Tina Fey welcomes daughter No. 2 "30 Rock" star Tina Fey gave birth to her second child with husband Jeffrey Richmond on Wednesday, her rep told PEOPLE. Three Atlantic tropical storms in the making? Three systems are brewing in the Atlantic with decent potential for becoming tropical storms over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Friday. Gloom gets a grip on consumers, executives Confidence, confidence, confidence. Those are three qualities that seem to be lacking as Americans absorb the impact of a deteriorating economy and political gridlock. Major meltdown: Tiger misses cut at PGA Tiger Woods' stunning downfall now includes missing the cut at the PGA Championship after shooting a two-day, 10-over 150 at Atlanta Athletic Club. Jason Dufner and Keegan Bradley share a one-shot lead at 5 under. Grossman looks good in as Redskins top Steelers Rex Grossman's opening statement in his case to become the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback was an 89-yard drive that didn't produce a point. He made up for it, sort of, with an 82-yard drive for a touchdown against a second-string defense. Ghana schoolboy launches solo famine fundraiser As international aid agencies scramble for donations for East Africa's famine victims, one multi-million-dollar fundraising drive has come from an unexpected source: a West African schoolboy. Girl’s charity legacy tops $1 million Rachel Beckwith wanted to raise $300 by her ninth birthday to help bring clean water to people in poor countries. Donors from across the world are making sure her wish is realized. Queen Latifah may be going 'Dancing' Remember when a "DWTS" insider confirmed to us that the show was aiming for a higher caliber of celebrities? It looks like the folks behind the ballroom bash may actually be trying to do just that. GM recalls 16,000 Chevy, Buick cars General Motors Co is recalling 16,198 Chevrolet Impala and Buick LaCrosse cars in the U.S. and Canada to address sensor and power steering problems, the automaker said Friday. US ballerinas leap at chance to train in Moscow Bat on Wisconsin flight prompts rabies probe A bat on a flight from Wisconsin to Atlanta last week has sparked a national search for passengers to protect them against possible rabies. Video: World War II Medal of Honor recipient dies Charles Murray, 89, died on Friday. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor from World War II. Murray served in Europe, Korea and Vietnam. Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News) Colbert aims comedic political ad at Iowa Comedian Stephen Colbert is putting his political action committee cash to work with advertisements that mockingly endorse Texas Governor Rick "Parry" ahead of an Iowa straw poll this week on the other Republican presidential hopefuls. Video: Rebuilding lives in the aftermath of UK riots In England, police raids on alleged rioters have led to at least 1700 arrests. Now the cleanup has started, but so has the fightback. NBC’s Jim Maceda reports. (Nightly News) Couple claim $229 million lottery jackpot The winner of a $228.9 million Powerball lottery has stepped forward, the Minnesota Lottery said Friday. Video: For many, dental care is a luxury Hundreds of people waited in line for hours in a suburb of Atlanta on Friday, hoping to get free dental care. NBC’s Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News) Kids today really are less creative, study says It sounds like the complaint of a jaded adult: Kids these days are narrow-minded and just not as creative as they used to be. Stroller heist? Or honest mistake? A New York City mom swears she put her beer, milk and Red Bull in her kid's stroller because it was too heavy. The store doesn't buy it, and bans her (and her cranky 20-month-old son). Was mom brain to blame? Or was the theft intentional? Romney's wealth as high as $250 million Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's personal wealth â€" up to $250 million â€" survived the nation's economic crisis, according to figures released Friday. 50 years ago, the Berlin Wall arose to divide The history of the wall has long been overshadowed by the events of Nov. 9, 1989, when crowds rushed the border after a new emigration law was falsely announced and the wall fell under the onslaught of people. 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