CBC.ca
Australian PM Gillard calls for leadership vote
Reuters
By James Grubel | CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has dared her political rival, former foreign minister Kevin Rudd, to challenge her in a leadership vote next week, hoping to end infighting that threatens to sink the ...
Gillard Calls Australian Leadership Vote, Expects to Face Predecessor RuddBloomberg
Australian PM Calls Party Vote As Challenger RisesTIME
Labor spill 2012: MPs in quotesABC Online
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AFP
Iran protests to UN over Israel 'war game' campaign
AFP
UNITED NATIONS — Iran accused Israel of assassinating its nuclear scientists as part of a "war game" while it denied any role in attacks on Israeli diplomatic targets in several countries. A letter sent by Iran's UN ambassador, Mohammad Khazaee, ...
Gingrich misses target on Iran's nuclear effortCNN International
Report: Iran concealed key atom research centerYnetnews
Iran talks failure sparks confrontation fearsReuters Africa
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Globe and Mail
Republicans voice support for arming Syria opposition
Jerusalem Post
By REUTERS 02/23/2012 08:30 At Arizona debate of US presidential candidates, Romney says support for anti-Assad forces is needed to turn Syria away from Iran; Gingrich: US allies already covertly helping to destroy Assad regime. By REUTERS MESA, Ariz.
American war reporter Marie Colvin killed in SyriaWall Street Journal
Journalists among dozens killed as bombing continues in Syrian city of HomsWashington Post
Marie Colvin's killing piles pressure on Assad as civilian death toll risesThe Guardian
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The Guardian
Romney clawing his way back in Republican race
Reuters
By Steve Holland | MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - Mitt Romney is fighting his way back into the driving seat in the Republican presidential race, putting in a strong debate performance in Arizona and gaining in polls against conservative rival Rick Santorum ...
Arizona debate features clash of Republican front-runnersLos Angeles Times
Santorum Targeted for Attacks on His Record in Republican DebateBusinessWeek
Rick Santorum on the defensive in Arizona debatePolitico
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Telegraph.co.uk
Italy: 8 bodies found in ship wreckage
Xinhua
BEIJING, Feb. 23 (Xinhuanet) -- The death toll from the Costa Concordia accident in Italy has risen to 25. That's after 8 more bodies were found in the cruise liner that ran aground off the Tuscany western coast in January. 4 bodies were found early on ...
Italy: Shipwreck Inquiry ExpandsNew York Times
Divers find 8 more bodies on Costa Concordia cruise shipLos Angeles Times
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Fox News
Obama Looks to Web Industry for Online Consumer Privacy Standard
BusinessWeek
By Eric Engleman and Sara Forden Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama administration unveiled an initiative to give consumers more control over their personal information online, calling on Internet companies such as Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. to ...
Voluntary guidelines for Web privacy backed by Obama administrationWashington Post
State requires privacy posts by mobile app makersSan Francisco Chronicle
The Growing Problem Of Privacy-Invading Mobile AppsForbes
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USA TODAY
Virginia scraps requiring invasive pre-abortion procedure
USA TODAY
By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY A Virginia bill that would have required women to undergo an invasive ultrasound before having an abortion failed Wednesday after Gov. Bob McDonnell withdrew his support. By Cliff Owen, AP Virginia Gov.
Va. Gov. McDonnell calls for amendments to ultrasound billCBS News
Va. governor reverses stand on abortion billPittsburgh Post Gazette
Abortion bill falters as Virginia governor backs awayThe Virginian-Pilot
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Baltimore Sun
DOMA ruled unconstitutional by 2nd federal judge
San Francisco Chronicle
The government's denial of all federal benefits to same-sex married couples is an irrational and unconstitutional act of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, a step toward a likely Supreme Court test of the law known as the Defense of ...
Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judgeLos Angeles Times
Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage lawSan Jose Mercury News
Judge's Ruling Adds to String in Favor of Same-Sex CouplesNew York Times
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Sydney Morning Herald
Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love
BusinessWeek
By Bonnie V. Winston and Tom Schoenberg Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George W. Huguely V was found guilty of second degree murder in the beating death of his sometimes girlfriend, Yeardley Love, a 22-year-old UVA ...
Jury: 26 years total for former US lax playerThe Associated Press
Will Huguely verdict bring sense of closure?ESPN

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BBC News
Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires kills 49
BBC News
At least 49 people have been killed and more than 600 injured in the worst train crash in Argentina in 40 years, officials say. The train hit the end of the platform at Once station in the capital Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour.
Cause of Argentine train crash still unknownCBS News
Argentina: 49 dead, 600 injured in rail accidentHindustan Times
49 killed, hundreds hurt in Argentina train crashSan Francisco Chronicle
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AFP
Three US lawmakers sent threatening letters
AFP
WASHINGTON — Several US lawmakers received threatening letters containing a harmless white powder, but the sender warned more missives including a "harmful material" could follow, a Senate official said. The news sparked alarm and served as a grim ...
Congressional offices receive mailed threatsAlbany Times Union
Congress members threatened with biological attackReuters
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The Guardian
Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure
Reuters
By Matthew A. Ward | PORTSMOUTH, Virginia (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, asking lawmakers to revise the ...
Governor of Virginia Shifts Position on Abortion BillNew York Times
McDonnell, Virginia Republicans back off mandatory invasive ultrasoundsWashington Post
Virginia passes toned-down abortion ultrasound billAFP
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Los Angeles Times
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 ...
Obama proposes cutting corporate tax rate to 28% from 35%Los Angeles Times
Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into lawBoston.com
Obama, Romney duel on corporate tax plansUSA TODAY
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Los Angeles Times
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 ...
Santorum May Be Winning By Not LosingNational Journal
Paul ad says Santorum is no fiscal conservativeChicago Tribune
Ron Paul: Santorum's a 'Fake'Daily Beast
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USA TODAY
Debate is much about how Rick Santorum will handle center stage
CNN
Tune in to CNN, CNN.com/Live and the CNN mobile apps at 8 ET Wednesday night for the Arizona Republican presidential debate. Watch the GOP candidates face off days before that state's primary. Mesa, Arizona (CNN) -- Finality can be a driving force in ...
Debate could be a real game-changer in GOP raceLos Angeles Times
Poll: Santorum clings to slim lead over Romney in MichiganUSA TODAY
Romney proposes 28 percent top US income tax rateReuters
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IGNN
Governor Of Illinois Urges Cuts To Medicaid
Wall Street Journal
By JASON DEAN And HOWARD PACKOWITZ CHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn pressed for cuts to Medicaid spending and major pension changes in an annual budget speech that underlined the huge challenges facing one of the country's most indebted states.
Highlights of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's budget proposalChicago Tribune
Governor Quinn Proposes Major Cuts in Budget AddressMyStateline.com
Gov. Pat Quinn on pension mess: 'Everything is on the table'Lake County News Sun
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The Associated Press
8-year-old critical after Wash. school shooting
The Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was in critical condition Wednesday after she shot in the abdomen at her elementary school near Seattle, and one of her classmates was detained, authorities said Wednesday. The injured third-grader was airlifted to ...
Washington state third grader shoots classmateReuters
Police: 8-year-old girl shot at Wash. elementary schoolUSA TODAY
Police: Wash. school shooting leaves 1 injuredCBS News
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USA TODAY
From The Pulpit: How much do you know about Lent?
Freeport Journal-Standard
By Anonymous Yesterday — Ash Wednesday — was the beginning of a 40-day journey called the season of Lent, leading to Easter Sunday which this year is set for April 8. Technically, the Sundays in this six week observance are not “counted” in this ...
Observing Ash WednesdayKTVO
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Catholics and Christians recognize Ash WednesdayKTRE
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Los Angeles Times
Advisory Panel Favors Approval for Weight-Loss Drug
New York Times
A federal advisory panel on Wednesday overwhelmingly recommended approval of what could become the first new prescription drug to treat obesity in 13 years. The advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted 20 to 2 that the benefits of ...
If Qnexa gets the green light, who would get the drug?Los Angeles Times
FDA panel overwhelmingly backs previously rejected anti-obesity pill QnexaWashington Post
US advisers back experimental obesity pillChicago Tribune
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Christie's sympathetic view of Whitney Houston's addictions shaped by rehab ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
By Jenna Portnoy/Statehouse Bureau Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie speaks during today's town hall meeting in Palisades Park. PALISADES PARK — Gov. Chris Christie today said sitting on the board of a substance abuse treatment center ...
New Jersey BudgetWNYC
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