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Enthusiasm for universal Pre-K education is at an all-time high, and President Obama wants to massively increase the ranks of young children in schools and early learning centers. Some studies have shown significant and long-lasting benefits of early stimulation for children.

Both sides say they're ready to talk, but the Taliban is putting stiff conditions on any negotiations. All previous attempts at a peace deal have failed. Analysts say the Pakistani government lacks a coordinated strategy.

Authorities in Russia are still trying to figure out what happened to the meteorite that came crashing to earth on Friday. More than 1,000 people were injured. Renee Montagne talks to Andrew Kramer, a reporter with The New York Times about the response from residents and officials.

Also: the best books coming out this week; the return of Haruki Murakami; and Ian McEwan's crisis of faith.

Last week, Maker's Mark announced its popular bourbon was going from 90 proof to 84 proof, in order to stretch supplies in the face of a steep rise in global demand. Loyal customers did not dilute their anger on Twitter. After some rocky days, the brand reversed itself.

President Obama is spending the President's Day holiday weekend in Florida. On Sunday he played a round of golf with Tiger Woods. Reporters weren't allowed to watch.

Blanco, who read his poem "One Today" at Obama's second inauguration, is the first immigrant, Latino and openly gay poet chosen to read at an inauguration.

The man who brought Showtime to Los Angeles has died. Under Lakers owner Jerry Buss, the team won 10 NBA championships. His players loved him, and his business smarts helped market the team in ways the league had never seen before. Buss had been hospitalized recently and was undergoing treatment for cancer. He was 80 years old.

Students in 21 schools in Shanghai were ordered to stop wearing uniforms that were found to contain the dye. The incident is the latest in quality-related hazards in the country.

A hot-rod blonde with a high-drama life, the country singer hit fans and the music industry hard with a wide-open sob in her voice. She died Sunday at the age of 37.