Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Jury: 26 years total for former U.Va. lax player - The Associated Press
 ABC News | Jury: 26 years total for former U.Va. lax player The Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A jury convicted a former University of Virginia lacrosse player Wednesday of second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend in a drunken, jealous rage, rejecting a first-degree murder verdict and a possible life sentence. George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder Jury: UVa Killer George Huguely Should Get 26 Years in Jail Ex-Lacrosse Player Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder |
Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate - Reuters
 Toronto Star | Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate Reuters By Steve Holland and Tim Gaynor | MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - Rivals piled criticism on presidential candidate Rick Santorum at a testy debate on Wednesday, attempting to blunt his surprise surge at a pivotal period in the Republican race. GOP presidential debate: Winners and Losers Romney, Santorum swap charges in fiery 20th debate Santorum Draws Fire in Fight for GOP Lead |
Deadly Argentine Rail Crash Raises Outcry - Wall Street Journal
 The Guardian | Deadly Argentine Rail Crash Raises Outcry Wall Street Journal By MATT MOFFETT Argentina police reports at least 49 dead and 600 injured in a Buenos Aires train crash. (Video: Reuters/Photo: Getty Images) BUENOS AIRES—A crowded commuter train that had apparently lost its brakes barreled into a station in a busy ... Argentine commuter train crashes, killing 49 people Chaos, panic as Buenos Aires commuter train slams into station, killing 49 ... Argentine train slams into station, killing 49 |
UPDATE 2-Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure passes - Chicago Tribune
 The Guardian | UPDATE 2-Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure passes Chicago Tribune (Adds new details) By Matthew A. Ward PORTSMOUTH, Va., Feb 22 (Reuters) - Virginia's Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday abruptly shifted his stance on a hotly-contested bill requiring women seeking abortions to have an ultrasound, ... Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure Governor of Virginia Shifts Position on Abortion Bill McDonnell, Virginia Republicans back off mandatory invasive ultrasounds |
Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge - Los Angeles Times
 Advocate.com | Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge Los Angeles Times The ruling by a US district judge was the first since the Obama administration announced a year ago that it would no longer defend a law it considers discriminatory. By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times A judge on Wednesday declared the 1996 Defense ... Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law Judge's Ruling Adds to String in Favor of Same-Sex Couples Lesbian federal worker wins health benefits case |
Pastors take Ash Wednesday on the road - Chicago Sun-Times
 MiamiHerald.com | Pastors take Ash Wednesday on the road Chicago Sun-Times Dana Hendrickson as Pastor Trey Hall of Chicago's Urban Village Church, offers "Ash Wednesday" observances at CTA Damen Blue Line Station, North-Damen and Milwaukee Ave., signify the beginning of Lent, Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Ash Wednesday begins Lenten season Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday services Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday |
Santorum fights charges he's a "fake" conservative - CBS News
 RT | Santorum fights charges he's a "fake" conservative CBS News Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Wednesday night fought back against charges from his GOP rivals that he's a "fake" fiscal conservative, pointing to the ratings he received as a legislator from conservative groups and his plan to ... Paul Calls Santorum 'Fake' Paul ad says Santorum is no fiscal conservative Ron Paul: The choice of the troops |
Gillard Calls Leadership Vote After Rudd Resigns - Bloomberg
 Bloomberg | Gillard Calls Leadership Vote After Rudd Resigns Bloomberg Enlarge image Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Morne de Klerk/Getty Images Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks at a news conference at the South Australian Parliament house in on February 23, ... Leadership spill is on ... and it's personal Gillard calls for Australian Labor Party leadership vote Rolling coverage of the leadership battle between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd |
Recalling Her Determined Daughter, a Journalist Killed in Syria - New York Times
 New York Times | Recalling Her Determined Daughter, a Journalist Killed in Syria New York Times Marie Colvin got into Yale University the way she would later get into foreign countries, with grit and determination. After spending a year in Brazil on a student exchange program, from January of her junior year at Oyster Bay High School to January ... NY family recalls war journalist killed in Syria US Republican rivals unite against Iran, Syria Foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, 56, killed in Syria |
Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law, includes jobless benefits - Washington Post
 Fox News | Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law, includes jobless benefits Washington Post WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signed the payroll tax cut extension into law Wednesday, notching an election-year victory and rare bipartisan agreement in the continuing partisan battle over jobs, taxes and debt. The $143 billion measure that ... MILLER: Obama will cut taxes? Obama Proposal Gets Pushback Winners and Losers From a Tax Proposal |
The Citadel 62, Appalachian St. 51 - FOXSports.com
Mike Groselle scored 18 points and Bo Holston had a double-double to lead The Citadel over Appalachian State 62-51 on Wednesday night, giving the Bulldogs their second straight win after an 11-game losing streak. Tied at 19, The Citadel (6-22, 3-14 Southern Conference) scored seven straight to go ... Read more
Obama wins points in poll on economy - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country's brighter economic mood. A new poll shows that Republicans and Democrats alike are increasingly saying the nation is heading in the right direction and that most independents now approve of the way he's addressing ... Read more
US regrets Iranian response to inspectors - Monsters and Critics
Washington - The United States expressed regret Wednesday over Iran's refusal to cooperate with an International Atomic Energy Agency delegation seeking to clarify suspicions of a covert atomic weapons programme. 'We regret the failure of Iran to reach an agreement this week with the (IAEA) that ... Read more
Obama signs payroll tax agreement into law - CNN
Washington (CNN)-- President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the agreement passed by Congress last week to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits while preventing a cut in payments to Medicare doctors. The signing announced in a White House statement that resolves those ... Read more
Fiery charges: Romney, Santorum assail each other - AP - msnbc.com
Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded fiery accusations about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination ... Read more
Lin, Knicks rout Hawks 99-82, head to Miami - Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jeremy Lin had an easy night ahead of his toughest opponent yet, and the New York Knicks tuned up for their trip to Miami by beating the Atlanta Hawks 99-82 on Wednesday night. Lin had 17 points and nine assists, sitting out most of the fourth quarter in a rare game during his ... Read more
No. 19 Wichita St. 68, Illinois St. 55 - FOXSports.com
Joe Ragland scored 14 points to lead No. 19 Wichita State to a 68-55 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday night to clinch the Missouri Valley Conference championship. Ragland had four 3-pointers for the Shockers, who made 10 of 23 from beyond the arc. Wichita State (25-4, 15-2), which has won ... Read more
Bank of China Revealed as Opponent of Apple - Bloomberg
Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s legal fight for the iPad name in China doesn’t just pit the world’s most-valuable company against a failed Hong Kong display maker. Some of the nation’s biggest banks also are opposing the technology giant. Losing its Feb. 29 appeal would open Apple to lawsuits seeking ... Read more
Bobbi Kristina's problems 'out of control' - United Press International
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Bobbi Kristina's substance-abuse problems are "out of control," a source close to the 18-year-old daughter of the late Whitney Houston told UsMagazine.com. The teen's mother and father, recording artist Bobby Brown, both battled addictions to drugs and alcohol. Houston ... Read more
Goat for Sale - ksl.com
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