2. A group of social conservative leaders is backing Rick Santorum in the GOP presidential race. Many evangelicals say they feel Mitt Romney cannot be stopped unless conservatives unite behind one rival. 

 

 

 

3. Shiite pilgrims in Iraq have been the target of another bomb attack bearing the hallmarks of Sunni insurgents. Health officials in the southern port city of Basra say at least 53 were killed and another 137 were wounded in the blast. 

 

 

 

4. This pair of pandas is getting ready for a trip to France. The two are considered ambassadors of the sort. While in France, they will be the central figures for research into panda breeding.