GRAHAM, Wash. - Josh Powell's boys were coming for a visit, and he had preparations to make.

He didn't mention his wife, Susan Powell, missing for the past two years.

As authorities continued searching through the charred rubble of the home Monday, they released new details about what they described as Powell's deliberation in killing himself and his children, who had been removed from his care - a horrifying climax to a long, bizarre saga.

INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Belichick gave clear instructions to his defensive unit: Let the runner score.

Playing the odds and inviting critics, the calculating coach of the New England Patriots told his players to get out of the way, open a wide path for Ahmad Bradshaw and give Tom Brady a chance to win the Super Bowl in the final 57 seconds.

The strategy failed and the New York Giants won 21-17 on Sunday night.