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Romney Duels With Santorum in Republican Debate [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:02:56 +0000

Mitt Romney tried to regain his lead in the fight for the Republican presidential nomination, assailing the voting record of Rick Santorum in a fiercely combative exchange.

Police Unit Faces Scrutiny After Ramarley Graham’s Death in Bronx [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:01:40 +0000

The killing of Ramarley Graham, 18, by an officer from a Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit has raised troubling questions about training and tactics.

Shelling Resumes in Homs Despite Calls for Cease-fire [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:01:06 +0000

Syrian security forces disregarded a growing outcry as they continued the bombardment of the city of Homs, now in its 20th day.

7 Marines Killed in Helicopter Collision in Arizona [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Seven Marines were killed in a collision of two helicopters near Yuma, Ariz., during night training exercises, the Marine Corps said Thursday.

U.S. and North Korean Officials Meet for Talks in China [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:58:08 +0000

The first official talks between the two countries since the coming to power of the youthful new North Korean leader were “serious and substantial,” an American negotiator said Thursday.

Jobless Claims Hold at Four-Year Low [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:57:38 +0000

The number of people seeking unemployment aid was unchanged last week and the four-week average of applications fell to its lowest point in four years, the Labor Department said.

In Iraq, Violent Attacks Kill Dozens [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:39:44 +0000

A barrage of coordinated attacks across Iraq, killed at least 40 people in what Iraqi officials called a “frantic race” to shatter people’s faith in the government’s grip on security.

Midair helicopter crash kills 7 Marines [CNN]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:35:26 +0000

Seven Marines were killed when two helicopters crashed midair during a training exercise Wednesday night, a U.S. Marine Corps official said.

Afghan Protests Over Burning of Korans Spread for 3d Day [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:30:07 +0000

Protesters took to the streets in at least eight provinces on Thursday, as the Taliban called on people to take up arms against foreign and Afghan troops.

Google glasses and the end of unfiltered reality [Washington Post]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:29:19 +0000

If you’ve ever seen one (or all) of the “Terminator” films, then you probably remember the Terminator view — a red color-saturated display featuring a steady stream of related data on the person, place or thing the Terminator was about to protect or, more likely, destroy.

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In Germany, a Limp Domestic Economy Stifled by Regulation [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:17:16 +0000

Alongside Germany’s export success is another, creakier economy that suffers from overregulation and holds back not only the country but the rest of Europe, some economists say.

Indian Tribes Make Own Cigarettes to Avoid N.Y. Tax [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:57:15 +0000

A long battle by New York State to collect taxes on cigarettes resold on Indian land has led tribes to make and sell their own cigarettes, which they argue are exempt from the tax.

Lethal Blast Strikes Northwest Pakistan Bus Terminal [NY Times]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:51:39 +0000

An explosion apparently caused by a car bomb ripped through a bus terminal in Peshawar on Thursday, killing 15 people, including two children.

Obama to talk energy and gas prices at Miami speech [CNN]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:16:49 +0000

President Barack Obama will talk about ways to expand oil and gas production and how to decrease the dependence on foreign oil in a speech at the University of Miami Thursday afternoon, the White House said.

Arraignment set in Bradley Manning's WikiLeaks case [CNN]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:30:47 +0000

An arraignment is scheduled Thursday for Pfc. Bradley E. Manning, who is suspected of leaking secret documents to the WikiLeaks website and is the subject of a court martial.

Jury recommends 26 years in prison for lacrosse player [CNN]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:59:23 +0000

A judge is considering a jury recommendation that a former University of Virginia lacrosse player be sentenced up to 26 years in prison for his role in the death of his ex-girlfriend.

5 things we learned from Arizona debate [CNN]

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:14:59 +0000

The four GOP presidential candidates had one last chance to state their case in front of the nation before Tuesday's primaries in Arizona and Michigan. Did one candidate stand out from the rest? Here are five things we learned from the CNN Arizona Republican Presidential Debate.

Alcohol sales fuel spirited debates in East Texas [LA Times]

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

As more towns in Henderson County become 'wet,' or 'moist,' those that remain 'dry' struggle financially. One merchant couple takes up the battle in tiny Murchison.

Among the outposts of East Texas, where the battle over drink still rages, Ray and Jean Smith are fighting for tiny Murchison to go "wet."

Supreme Court hears Medal of Honor case, ponders political lies [LA Times]

By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The Supreme Court seems unmoved by Xavier Alvarez of Pomona, who lied about receiving a Medal of Honor. His lawyer says the 1st Amendment trumps the Stolen Valor Act.

The Supreme Court justices spoke with disdain about liars who claim to have earned military honors, but they sounded less sure how to handle another group known for shading the truth: politicians.

FDA advisors endorse weight-loss drug Qnexa [LA Times]

By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

In a reversal, an FDA advisory committee backs the weight-loss drug Qnexa despite health risks after its maker, Vivus, promises strict oversight.

A panel of medical experts voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to endorse the controversial weight-loss drug Qnexa, clearing the way for the Food and Drug Administration to approve a new prescription obesity medication for the first time since 1999.