Good morning.

Our early headlines:

— Syrian Regime Has 'License To Kill' After Diplomatic Impasse, Activists Say.

— Release Americans 'Immediately,' Ambassador Rice Tells Egypt.

— Poll Gives Obama 'Clear Edge' Over Romney.

— Eli Has Two Rings, Peyton Has One; Time For Little 'Bro To Get More Respect?

Other top stories include:

— "Deal Is Closer For A U.S. Plan On Mortgage Relief ... Would Require Banks To Provide Billions Of Dollars In Aid To Homeowners." (The New York Times)

— "Merkel Presses Greece As Another Bailout Deadline Slips." (Reuters)

— "M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Obscenity An FCC Headache." (Politico)

— In "Act Of Evil," Father Suspected In Wife's Disappearance Apparently Kills Himself And Two Sons In Fire. (The Seattle Times)

— "Cyclist Alberto Contador Banned 2 Years For Doping," Stripped Of Tour de France Title: (The Associated Press)