The ultimate underdogs, they ain't. Not anymore. The Saints are Super Bowl champions now. Who Dat? Try Drew Brees, Sean Payton and a team that has reversed its embarrassing past, carrying an entire city to the top with it.....full story

Article XII has had no small impact on the decision of some investors to consider the NMI as a profitable place to invest or not. I know from my experience that some investors with whom I have worked have walked away when informed they cannot own land in fee simple.....full story

Six pairs of male and female contestants of the 2010 Marianas Bikini Open were officially introduced to the public on Saturday at the Hard Rock Café in a presentation that also featured dance performances by youth groups on island.....full story

First Hawaiian Bank chairman and chief executive officer Don Horner announced yesterday the promotion of the following eight bank officers to senior vice president:....full story

The federal court quashed yesterday the U.S. government's subpoenas and voided a court order for evidentiary hearing in connection with the temporary release of a federal detainee at the request of Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, saying the U.S. government's case was speculative “at this point.” ....full story

Gov. Benigno R. Fitial and Attorney General Edward T. Buckingham said yesterday that U.S. District Court for the NMI Judge Alex R. Munson's decision to quash subpoenas and remove from court calendar a Feb. 17 evidentiary hearing on the alleged unauthorized temporary release of Fitial's masseuse from prison “has brought resolution” to the matter.....full story

The Commonwealth Election Commission disclosed yesterday that the special election for the Northern Islands mayor will be open to any qualified candidates besides the opposing teams of Covenant Party's Ramona Rebuenog and independent bet Tobias Aldan.....full story

Findings of the evaluation team that visited the Northern Marianas College last October showed that the college's midterm report is appropriate and meets the requirements of the accrediting commission.....full story

• RFP issued for MPLT's own building design
• Worker seeks new trial in lawsuit vs Dynasty
• Three Japanese lawmakers make brief stop on Saipan