RIO DE JANEIRO – From the early hours Sunday, thousands of Brazilians have poured into the streets in different states around the country to demonstrate either for or against a political trial that could lead to the impeachment of the country’s suspended head of state, Dilma Rousseff.

In 11 states – Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, the Federal District, Alagoas, Bahia, Maranhao, Minas Gerais, Para, Parana, Pernambuco and Santa Catarina – those against Rousseff demanded that the Senate, where the case is currently being studied, reach a decision to dismiss her.

At the instigation of social groups like the Vem pra Rua movement, one of the most anti-Rousseff organizations, thousands of Brazilians called on the Senate to vote in favor of her ouster.

Rousseff, political heir of ex-President Luis Inacio LulaFriday, March 18, 2011

It's crunch time in the NHL, as teams fight desperately to qualify for the post-season. These days it seems like every game matters, and every point is crucial. And with mere weeks left in the season, the races for a spot in the post-season are closer than ever.

Who'll be left standing? Here's a scouting report for seven teams involved in fierce battles for their conference's eighth and final playoff spot.

New Jersey DevilsThe good news: New coach Jacques Lemaire's "neutral zone trap" defensive system has so far proven more effective than previous coach John MacLean's version, the "neutral zone high-five the opposing forward on the way by while telling him where Brodeur's weak spot is today".The bad news: Thanks to poor start, were actually mathematically eliminated