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U.S. Would Block Iran From Mining Hormuz Strait, Commander Says - Businessweek

2012-02-12T16:00:00.000-06:00

U.S. Would Block Iran From Mining Hormuz Strait, Commander Says - Businessweek: "Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Navy would move to stop any Iranian attempt to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz or Persian Gulf as an “act of war” the international community wouldn’t tolerate, the U.S. Navy’s top Gulf commander said."

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R.I. Powerball winner yet to claim $336 million jackpot – USATODAY.com

2012-02-12T15:55:00.000-06:00

R.I. Powerball winner yet to claim $336 million jackpot – USATODAY.com: "The new multimillionaire has not stepped forward and the lottery has not said where the winning ticket was sold. To win, the player had to match all of Saturday's five numbers, 1-10-37-52-57, and Powerball number 11."

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High calorie intake linked to mild memory loss in elderly - USATODAY.com

2012-02-12T15:53:00.001-06:00

High calorie intake linked to mild memory loss in elderly - USATODAY.com: "Older people who consumed more than 2,143 calories a day had more than double the risk of a type of memory loss called mild cognitive impairment compared to those who ate fewer than 1,500 calories a day, according to a study being released Sunday by the American Academy of Neurology on its website (aan.com)."

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Santorum opens wide lead over Romney in latest poll - CSMonitor.com

2012-02-12T15:53:00.000-06:00

Santorum opens wide lead over Romney in latest poll - CSMonitor.com: "Powered by a new national poll, plus an infusion of campaign cash thanks to victories in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado, Rick Santorum says he'll go after Mitt Romney in his home state of Michigan."

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UPDATE 6-Central Athens burns as lawmakers weigh austerity | Reuters

2012-02-12T15:51:00.000-06:00

UPDATE 6-Central Athens burns as lawmakers weigh austerity | Reuters: "* National hero says Greeks are rising up

* Petrol bombs create wall of fire

* Budget cuts of 3.3 billion euros ($4.35 bln) demanded

By Harry Papachristou and Yannis Behrakis"

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Grammys tonight to honor Houston – USATODAY.com

2012-02-12T15:50:00.000-06:00

Grammys tonight to honor Houston – USATODAY.com: "Less than a day after Whitney Houston's death, her 18-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital on Sunday morning."

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Samuel L. Jackson -- I Voted for Barack Obama Because He's Black | TMZ.com

2012-02-12T15:48:00.000-06:00

Samuel L. Jackson -- I Voted for Barack Obama Because He's Black | TMZ.com: "Barack Obama's politics meant nothing to Samuel L. Jackson because the "Pulp Fiction" star only voted for the president for one reason and one reason only ... because he's black. "

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Senior Sun journalists arrested in police payments probe | Media | guardian.co.uk

2012-02-12T15:44:00.000-06:00

Senior Sun journalists arrested in police payments probe | Media | guardian.co.uk: "Rupert Murdoch is flying to London after five of tabloid's most senior staff are arrested in ongoing inquiry into alleged bribery"

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BBC News - Clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, over Syria unrest

2012-02-12T15:43:00.001-06:00

BBC News - Clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, over Syria unrest: "At least two people have been killed in the Lebanese city of Tripoli in clashes between supporters and opponents of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, security officials say."

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Iran government cuts off internet access as hardline regime makes a stand | Mail Online

2012-02-12T15:43:00.000-06:00

Iran government cuts off internet access as hardline regime makes a stand | Mail Online: "Iran has demonstrated further evidence of its strict regime after the government cut internet links leaving millions without email and social networks."

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Republican contenders hash out Super Tuesday strategy - Yahoo! News

2012-02-12T15:42:00.000-06:00

Republican contenders hash out Super Tuesday strategy - Yahoo! News: " A fight is brewing in the U.S. South between Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, and Mitt Romney's priority right now is winning Arizona and Michigan while keeping an eye on Ohio."

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Whitney Houston Autopsy: No Official Cause of Death Yet | Comcast

2012-02-12T15:24:00.000-06:00

Whitney Houston Autopsy: No Official Cause of Death Yet | Comcast: "We are still awaiting word from the Los Angeles County coroner on what exactly led to Whitney Houston 's staggering death Saturday afternoon."

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Mars Lost: NASA Cutting Mission To Red Planet « CBS Washington

2012-02-10T21:03:00.000-06:00

Mars Lost: NASA Cutting Mission To Red Planet « CBS Washington: "Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. And NASA’s former science chief is calling it irrational."

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NRA official: Obama wants to outlaw guns in 2nd term - Washington Times

2012-02-10T21:01:00.000-06:00

NRA official: Obama wants to outlaw guns in 2nd term - Washington Times: "A top official with the National Rifle Association said Friday that President Obama will move to "destroy" gun rights and "erase" the Second Amendment if he is re-elected in November."

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Car Crashes Through Haverhill Home For The Fifth Time « CBS Boston

2012-02-10T21:00:00.000-06:00

Car Crashes Through Haverhill Home For The Fifth Time « CBS Boston: "If lightning doesn’t strike twice, Haverhill homeowner Jim Curtis has a hard time believing it. He was sitting at the computer in his Amesbury Street home when an SUV plowed through the front wall landing in the living room."

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Obama budget to miss deficit goal

2012-02-10T20:57:00.000-06:00

Obama budget to miss deficit goal: "President Obama's proposed 2013 budget will forecast a $901 billion deficit for next year, falling far short of his goal to halve the deficit in four years."

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Saadi Gaddafi warns of uprising in Libya: TV | Reuters

2012-02-10T20:56:00.000-06:00

Saadi Gaddafi warns of uprising in Libya: TV | Reuters: "Muammar Gaddafi's son Saadi warned on Friday of an imminent uprising in Libya, saying he was in regular contact with people in the country who were unhappy with the authorities put in place after the ousting and killing of his father."

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Argentina accuses UK of deploying nuclear weapons near Falkland Islands | UK news | guardian.co.uk

2012-02-10T20:55:00.001-06:00

Argentina accuses UK of deploying nuclear weapons near Falkland Islands | UK news | guardian.co.uk: "Row escalates as Argentinian foreign minister lodges formal protest with UN, but Britain insists militarising claim is 'absurd'"

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News from The Associated Press

2012-02-10T20:55:00.000-06:00

News from The Associated Press: "LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) -- Satellite image provider DigitalGlobe Inc. released photos Friday that appear to show Syrian army tanks and other armored vehicles in the city of Homs."

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Santorum Offers Clear Contrast to Obama - The Rush Limbaugh Show

2012-02-10T19:29:00.000-06:00

Santorum Offers Clear Contrast to Obama - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: I want to move on to Rick Santorum. You talk about being perfectly positioned? Rick Santorum is a practicing Catholic, a pro-lifer. You talk about a candidate who is perfectly positioned to draw the most distinct contrast to Obama and the Democrats and what's going on right now. Santorum speak at CPAC this morning, the Conservative Political Action Conference. We have five excerpts from Santorum's speech which fired up CPAC. Here's the first of them.."

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White House Issues 'No Child' Waivers - WSJ.com

2012-02-09T20:27:00.000-06:00

White House Issues 'No Child' Waivers - WSJ.com: "President Barack Obama on Thursday authorized 10 states to ignore key provisions of the No Child Left Behind law, a move to circumvent the unpopular legislation that won cheers from the states but prompted concern from Republicans and some civil-rights groups."

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U.S. News - Catholic TV network sues US over birth control mandate

2012-02-09T20:25:00.000-06:00

U.S. News - Catholic TV network sues US over birth control mandate: "The Obama administration's rule requiring religious employers to cover birth control services is going to court after a Catholic TV network sued Thursday to block the mandate."

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U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico over violence | Reuters

2012-02-09T20:22:00.000-06:00

U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico over violence | Reuters: "Spreading drug violence, kidnappings and carjackings in Mexico have led the State Department to increase the number of places it says Americans should avoid for safety reasons for the second time in less than a year."

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Gorbachev: Russia faces turmoil as Putin won't change | Reuters

2012-02-09T20:21:00.000-06:00

Gorbachev: Russia faces turmoil as Putin won't change | Reuters: " Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev said on Thursday Russia faced turmoil because Vladimir Putin was unable and unwilling to carry out fundamental reform of a tightly-controlled political system."

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With 40% of tests positive for TB, all of Longmont High will be tested - The Denver Post

2012-02-09T20:18:00.000-06:00

With 40% of tests positive for TB, all of Longmont High will be tested - The Denver Post: " About 40 percent of Longmont High School students and staff tested for tuberculosis have had positive results, a Denver Public Health official said Wednesday."

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