The news came early on Monday morning: The Holy See confirmed to NBC News that Pope Benedict XVI will abdicate his position on February 28th, 2013. The pontiff… Read More

Here are your Monday trends:

Magid CPI: Grammys: Grammy Awards feature plenty of skin; Obama: As Obama readies economic speech, cuts loom; A rogue ex-cop who… Read More

When President Obama tapped his chief counterterrorism adviser as his next pick to run the CIA, few expected his confirmation hearing to look like this. On… Read More

Here’s are your TGIF trends:

Magid CPI: Big Bear locked down amid manhunt; 'Dangerous winter storm' closes in on Northeast; Accused witch burned alive in… Read More

The NOW With Alex Wagner panel discussed the legal framework behind the administration's targeted strikes on US citizens overseas Read More

After a stint as DC Public Schools' Chancellor, Michelle Rhee hopes to take her standardized test evangelism nationally. Read More

The classic Republican response to the demographic headwinds facing the party has been to bury its head in the sand. Prior to the election, Republicans in several states supported Voter ID laws designed to suppress minority turnout. Read More

President Obama is urging Congress to pass a small spending cuts package and tax reforms to delay larger, automatic cuts, known as the "sequester," from going… Read More

Here are your midweek trends:

Magid CPI: Obama: Obama to bring "urgent" peace agenda to Israel; At least 5 killed in South Pacific quake, tsunami; Drones:… Read More

Forsaking discussion of an electrified fence and self-deportation, Republicans take a softer tone on immigration. Read More

Chaka Khan, YWCA and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union are some of the 497 people and organizations on the NRA "anti-gun" list. Read More

President Obama is expected to meet with progressive, labor and business leaders at the White House today, hoping to enlist their support on immigration reform.… Read More

Here are the Tuesday trends:

Magid CPI: Boy in center of Alabama hostage standoff freed, in hospital receiving treatment; Obama: The politics of Obama's new… Read More

The NOW panel discusses the recent debate over the contraception mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Read More

The U.S kicks off its week today with a food-induced Super Bowl hangover. While a 35-minute blackout, Beyonce and - oh yeah - a football game headlined the 47th… Read More

Here’s what’s trending the morning after Super Bowl Sunday:

Magid CPI: Super Bowl: Instagram pics from Super Bowl XLVII; Ads: Dodge Ram Reaches Out to… Read More

It's a foodie Friday. A visit with a chef whose restaurant is famous for its steamed pork buns. Is your mouth watering? Read More

Republicans worked to lay plenty of traps for Chuck Hagel on Thursday, but on several occasions, their detective work came up short. Read More

Here’s what’s trending as NOW prepares for its 300th show:

Magid CPI: Chuck Hagel Defends His Record Before Former Senate Colleagues;… Read More

Dave Barry drops by NOW with Alex Wagner panel Thursday to discuss his new book and Florida politics. Read More