Santorum sweeps; US preps military options for Syria; scientists reach vast underground Antarctic lake; and more.

The Slatest: February 8, 2012 U.S. Prepping Military Options For Syria Despite priorities to solve the crisis diplomatically, military action is being discussed. READ FULL STORY Santorum Adds Colorado Upset to Big Wins in Missouri, Minnesota Romney was unable to muster a face-saving win in a state that he had won easily in 2008. READ FULL STORY Investigation Shows Lawmakers' Earmarks Benefitted Family Members The Washington Post puts the spotlight on how congressmen funnel cash to aid businesses and groups tied to their families. READ FULL STORY Russian Scientists Reach Vast Underground Antarctic Lake Some believe the body of water might hold secrets to both our past and our solar system. READ FULL STORY Axelrod: Compromise Possible on Birth Control Issue The remarks come the same day as a poll showing Catholic support for co-pay free contraception READ FULL STORY U.S. Will Halve Vast Iraq Embassy "We're trying to do our best to save the American taxpayer money in the way we support our diplomatic personnel." READ FULL STORY University Selling "Morning-After" Pill From Vending Machine Students at Shippensburg University now have easier acces to Plan B emergency contraception. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Weigel: Stop Saying Santorum Won Three "Nominating Contests" Last Night Can Couples Therapy Make a Good Marriage an Awesome Marriage? Saletan: How Komen's Fear of "Controversy" Made It a Political Tool How Do You Win at the Claw Game? Applebaum: The Russian Foreign Minister's Appalling, Hypocritical Defense of Syria Why Did the U.S. Bungle Its Chance To Sell India Fighter Planes for Billions of Dollars? The Best and Worst Bob Dylan Covers From That 76-Song Collection My Roommate Is a Single Mom and a Coke Head. Should I Move Out? More from The Slatest: Russian Scientists Reach Vast Underground Antarctic Lake Investigation Shows Lawmakers' Earmarks Benefitted Family Members Axelrod: Compromise Possible on Birth Control Issue U.S. Prepping Military Options For Syria Santorum Adds Colorado Upset to Big Wins in Missouri, Minnesota Sex Abuse Scandal in L.A. School Prompts Faculty Overhaul University Selling "Morning-After" Pill From Vending Machine Federal Appeals Court Deems Prop 8 Unconstitutional Komen VP Resigns in Wake of Planned Parenthood Dispute Obama Reverses Course, Gives Blessing to Super PAC

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