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10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Posted February 08, 2016 6:00 am

By The Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign stop at the Pinkerton Academy Stockbridge Theatre, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) The Associated Press

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:

1. TRUMP, SANDERS EYE NH PRIMARY WINS

The GOP front runner lashes out at opponents, the Democrat challenger plays it safe and a snowstorm threatens voter turnout.

2. WHAT DANGERS SAUDIS FACE IN OFFER TO SEND TROOPS TO SYRIA

A Saudi deployment runs the risk of confrontation between one of the Arab world's most powerful militaries and forces protecting Syrian President Bashar Assad.

3. OBAMA ASKS CONGRESS FOR $1.8B TO FIGHT ZIKA

U.S. health officials say the money is critical for research into the mosquito-borne virus and its possible links to birth defects.

4. HOW MANY VIEWERS SUPER BOWL ATTRACTS

Nearly 112 million people watched Sunday's championship - down from over 114 million last year - but still among the top three most-watched U.S. TV events ever.

5. POPE WILL VISIT SLUM OUTSIDE MEXICO CITY

The pontiff's plan to stop in crime-plagued Ecaptepec next Sunday spotlights the Mexican government's failure to confront rampant drug violence and crushing poverty.

6. LAWSUITS FOLLOW LEAD WATER CONTAMINATION

While government officials scramble to rid Flint's tap water of lead, victims are suing Gov. Rick Snyder and others who may have had a role in supplying corrosive river water to the city.

7. POLICE CODE OF SILENCE HANGS OVER CHICAGO TEEN'S DEATH

Video footage raises doubts about whether officers at the scene of Laquan McDonald's killing tried to cover up what prosecutors now call murder.

8. WHY SCIENTISTS BUILD ROACH-INSPIRED ROBOTS

Researchers hope swarms of future cockroach-like robots could be fitted with mini cameras to search rubble for earthquake victims.

9. BEYONCE'S SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE ATTRACTS CHEERS, JEERS

The performer's Black Panther-themed attire and black power-themed halftime show is praised by fans and criticized by GOP Rep. Peter King and former NYC Mayor Rudi Giuliani.

10. EX-GIRLFRIEND SAYS MANZIEL STRUCK HER

In an affidavit, the former girlfriend accuses the Cleveland Browns quarterback of hitting her so hard she lost hearing in one ear.

FILE - In this April 20, 2015 file photo, Saudi soldiers fire artillery toward three armed vehicles approaching the Saudi border with Yemen in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabiaâs offer to put boots on the ground to fight Islamic State in Syria is as much about the kingdomâs growing determination to flex its military might as it is about answering U.S. calls for more help from Mideast allies. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 file photo, Beyonce performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Beyonce is working overtime this weekend: After releasing a new song Saturday and performing at the Super Bowl on Sunday, she's announced a new stadium tour. The Grammy-winning singer announced her 2016 Formation World Tour in a commercial after she performed at the halftime show with Bruno Mars and Coldplay. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) The Associated Press

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