 Globe and Mail | Opening GOP debate, Romney pounces on Santorum Boston.com MESA, Ariz.—Republicans Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are sparring in what is likely to be the final debate before the next slate of states has nominating contests, trading barbs on Washington spending and borrowing. Romney on Wednesday said government ... Live blog: GOP candidates spar over bailouts Santorum at center stage in crucial Arizona debate Debate is much about how Rick Santorum will handle center stage |
 USA TODAY | George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder Washington Post CHARLOTTESVILLE — A jury here on Wednesday evening convicted George Huguely V of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of his onetime girlfriend Yeardley Love. Huguely faces up to 40 years in prison on the murder charge. In addition, he faces up to 20 ... 2nd degree murder verdict in lacrosse death trial Lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder in ex's slaying Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love |
 Baltimore Sun | FDA Advisers Bless New Diet Drug Wall Street Journal By JENNIFER CORBETT DOOREN A federal advisory panel overwhelmingly backed the weight-loss drug Qnexa, clearing the way for the Food and Drug Administration to potentially approve a prescription diet drug for the first time in more than a decade. US advisers back experimental obesity pill FDA Panel Backs Previously Rejected Obesity Pill FDA panel backs weight loss drug, despite risks |
 CBS News | Syria violence intensifies amid journalist deaths CBS News BEIRUT - Syrian forces intensely shelled the opposition stronghold of Homs as President Bashar Assad's regime also escalated attacks on rebel bases elsewhere, with helicopter gunships strafing areas in the northwest, activists said. Rights Groups: Syria Escalating Violent Campaign Against Journalists Recalling Her Determined Daughter, a Journalist Killed in Syria Syria unrest: Reporters' deaths spark Western outrage |
 USA TODAY | Va. House scraps requirement that women seeking abortions undergo invasive ... Washington Post RICHMOND, Va. — Amid a public uproar that prompted Virginia's governor to withdraw his support, Republican legislators on Wednesday dropped a bitterly contested proposal to require that women seeking abortions undergo invasive ultrasound imaging, ... Governor of Virginia Reverses Position on Abortion Bill Virginia lawmakers pass revised ultrasound requirement Va. scraps invasive pre-abortion procedure |
 Advocate.com | Lesbian federal worker wins health benefits case The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that the US government cannot deny health benefits to the wife of a lesbian court employee by relying on the 1996 law that bars government recognition of same-sex unions. Gay spouse given health benefits in US court case |
 Los Angeles Times | Obama proposes cutting corporate tax rate to 28% from 35% Los Angeles Times The president says the corporate tax system is unfair, adding his voice to the bipartisan chorus calling for a break. But Democrats and Republicans differ sharply on the extent of the cut. "Our current corporate tax system is outdated, ... Obama urges US corporate tax cut, closing loopholes Obama signs payroll tax agreement into law Obama Tax Plan Gets Pushback |
 CBC.ca | Gillard, Rudd on course for leadership showdown ABC Online by chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd attacked each other's leadership credentials as the Prime Minister announced a Monday morning spill to settle the ALP's bitter civil war "for all time". Australian PM Calls Party Vote as Challenger Rises Julia Gillard calls Australia leadership ballot to end 'once and for all ... Live: Rudd vs Gillard as Labor leadership battle explodes |
 USA TODAY | Police: 8-year-old girl shot at Wash. elementary school USA TODAY 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. By Larry Steagall, AP Armin Jahr Elementary ... 8-Year-Old Critical After Wash. School Shooting Girl, 8, critical after elementary school shooting 8-year-old in critical condition after shooting at Washington school |
 AFP | Congress members threatened with biological attack Reuters | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several members of the Congress received mail threatening a biological attack and containing a suspicious powder later found to be harmless as law enforcement officials warned on Wednesday that more letters could be on their ... Lawmakers receive threatening letters -- officials Powder in Letters Proves Harmless Congressional offices receive threatening letters, suspicious powder found not ... |
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