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Court: Senegal's president can run for 3rd term: AP - Senegals highest court ruled Friday the countrys increasingly frail, 85-year-old president could run for a third term in next months election, a deep blow to the countrys opposition which has vowed to take to the streets if the

Facebook IPO could value it among top companies

Ship carrying rocket parts hits Ky. bridge

Subpoenas issued to financial firms in expanded probe: Reuters - The Justice Department issued civil subpoenas to 11 financial institutions as part of a new effort to investigate misconduct in the packaging and sale of home loans to investors, Attorney General Eric Holder said on Friday.

GOP insiders rise up to cut Gingrich down to size

Actress' claim to be gay by choice riles activists

Romney's forceful body language scores in debate

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AUDIO: Demi Moore 911 tape is released: A tape recording of the 911 call made by friends of Demi Moore, after she suffered convulsions having smoked an undisclosed substance, has been released.

VIDEO: Bats find shelter in Israeli bunkers: Bats are finding a surprising haven in abandoned Israeli bunkers, researchers say.

AC Milan pull out of Tevez chase: AC Milan drop out of the running to sign Argentina striker Carlos Tevez from Manchester City.

US home invasion killer's blame: Joshua Komisarjevsky, convicted of murder in a grisly 2007 home invasion case, says he never intended to kill as he is sentenced to death.

Senegal approves Wade third term: Senegals Constitutional Court says President Abdoulaye Wade is eligible to stand for a third term in next months poll, amid reports of clashes.

Demi Moore 911 call tape released: Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday.

Eleven hurt in US casino collapse: At least 11 people have been injured after an under-construction casino partially collapsed in Cincinnati, Ohio, emergency crews say.

Gap closing on top three - Murray: Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the worlds best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.

Nobel plea for Mexico journalists: A host of international writers including several Nobel laureates issue a joint statement condemning attacks on journalists in Mexico.

VIDEO: What IS this? Find out in Odd Box...: The man who shot himself in the head with a nail gun but didnt notice, the BBC reporter enjoying a toy fair way too much and a baby aardvark. Its the weeks weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeats Odd

Babies' brains 'show autism risk': It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, say researchers.

Guatemala ex-leader to face trial: Ex-Guatemalan military leader Efrain Rios Montt is placed under house arrest after a judge rules he should be tried on genocide charges.

In pictures: Rio de Janeiro building collapse: Buildings fall in city centre

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Live - Africa Cup of Nations Day 7: All the action as it happens from Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

UN in closed-door talks on Syria: The UN Security Council is meeting to consider a possible resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.

Romney storms back into the lead: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from his nearest rival Newt Gingrich, with a nine-point advantage in Floridas opinion polls.

UK soldier killed in Afghanistan: A British soldier has been shot dead while on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence announces.

Fitch downgrades Italy and Spain: Five eurozone economies, including Italy and Spain, are downgraded by rating agency Fitch, citing financial weakness during the debt crisis.

Live - FA Cup fourth round: Watford face Tottenham and Everton host Fulham in Fridays FA Cup fourth-round matches.

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Group blames crooked guard for Somalia kidnapping: A crooked Somali cop may have made the kidnapping of two foreign aid workers in October possible, the safety adviser for their employer told CNN.

Final Florida push follows testy debate: GOP presidential front-runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich barnstormed across Florida on Friday, trying to rally supporters and break away in the polls four days before what is shaking up to be a pivotal primary in that state.

135 reported killed in Syria in 2 days: Deaths mounted in Syria on Friday as world powers plan crucial talks about the conflict there.

Opinion: Romney delivers at debate: Todd Graham says Mitt Romney beat Newt Gingrich with stronger arguments and better delivery

'Stomping the Worm' in 8 countries: For his efforts to protect Haitian children from parasites, Aaron Jackson was honored as a CNN Hero in 2007.

Opinion: Can immigrants save us?: For the last 20 years, what name is always in the top 100 most popular baby names given to boys in the United States? Jesus (pronounced hey-seus). And among 4,500 boys names in England in 2009, what was the No.

Car bomb kills dozens in Baghdad: A suicide car bomber targeted a Shiite funeral procession in the Iraqi capital Friday, killing 31 people and wounding 60 others, two police officials said.

Breast implant firm's founder charged: The founder of a French company that makes breast implants linked to a health scare was charged Friday with involuntary injury, his attorney told a CNN television affiliate.

Italy ship survivors to get compensation: Passengers on the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship are expected to receive a compensation lump sum of 11,000 euros ($14,400) each, the Italian Association of Tour Operators said in a statement Friday.

2 arrested in alleged school bomb plot: Police arrested two Utah high school students and accused them of planning to explode bombs during a school assembly then make their getaway in a plane, authorities said.

'Barefoot Bandit' to be sentenced: Colton Harris-Moore, whom authorities dubbed the Barefoot Bandit, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday on federal charges related to his infamous string of thefts and burglaries.

Home invasion killer faces sentencing: Formal sentencing is scheduled Friday for a man convicted for a Connecticut home invasion that left a woman and her two daughters dead after a night of terror in their home.

Katrina breach sites nominated: A grassroots group is pushing to have the sites of two levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Obama heads to Michigan to talk tuition: President Barack Obama will talk about keeping college affordable at the University of Michigan on Friday during the final leg of his post State of the Union tour.

Twitter to censor tweets by country: Online social networking site Twitter said Thursday it will begin deleting users' tweets in countries that require it -- but it will still keep those deleted tweets visible to the rest of the world.

VP Marco Rubio?: The man in demand: Will he or won't he? And would it matter?

Nigerian police battle new attacks: Nearly a week after a spate of bombings and shootings in northern Nigeria killed more than 200 people, Nigerian authorities are fighting to stay ahead of the militants blamed for the attacks.

Opinion: Campaign rules hurt small biz: David Brodwin says the Citizens United ruling has given old, moneyed industries an unfair advantage over small businesses--the drivers of economic growth.

'Soccer mamis' could sway Florida: When it comes to courting the Latino demographic, there's a demo within that demo that might be worth listening to.

Bidding starts for troubled Dodgers: The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of sport's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion.

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Homeless man acquires a $330,000 house for $16 (Video): Neighbors say Kenneth Robinson is a squatter, but he says house is legally his.

The Double Irish - How the Biggest US Companies Bypass The High Income-Tax Rate: Countries such as the United States are avoided by large technology companies because of their high income-tax rates. The U.S. corporate income-tax rate is 35%, while the U.K.s is set at 28%.

Dealership Refusing To Honor Nissan GT-R eBay Motors Sale, Now Threatening Lawsuits: UPDATE: Early this morning we received a call from Honda of San Marcos Pre-Owned manager Ian Jones. We tried to get the dealerships side of the story, but Jones instead focused on our having brought Xao Vangs story to public

Tsunami-nomics: How the Disaster Could Set the Stage for Japan's Economic Recovery: Japan, having absorbed a massive catastrophe, finds itself with major industries struggling. Whats a country to do?

7 ways to get an industry leader you don’t know to mentor you: Mentorship is a critical component for many successful entrepreneurs. No matter how smart you are – and how good your idea is – it’s always easier when you have someone who has been through it before (in some capacity).

Leap Year: The Web Series Every Entrepreneur Should Watch: The online series, sponsored by Hiscox USA, tells the story of a few friends who lose their job; instead of collecting unemployment and hitting the want ads.

AOL’s Q2: Global Advertising Revenue Finally Up Again.: Internet access, content and online advertising company AOL reported its earnings for the second quarter of the year. Total revenue came in at $542.2 million, down 8 percent compared to Q2 2010.

2011 to 2020: The Decade of U.S. Economic Hell: The super-rich get richer, bigger market crashes and class warfare -- thats what you can expect from Americas Worst Decade.

Tokyo Power reports $7.4bn loss: Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), the owner of the Fukushima nuclear plants damaged in Marchs earthquake, reports a $7.4bn quarterly loss.

Apple offers gift cards for old iPhones, iPads, and computers (even PCs): Apple has expanded its recycling program options to make it even easier to offload your old stuff. Users can now recycle any computer or display from any manufacturer for free without a Mac purchase, or even trade in an old

Fed to keep interest rate near zero for 2 years: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will likely keep interest rates at record lows for the next two years after acknowledging

Oil Prices Slide As World Markets Plunge: Crude oil posted its sharpest fall since May on Monday as world stock markets plunged after an unprecedented downgrade of the US credit rating fueled fears of a double-dip recession in the worlds biggest economy.

Apple surpasses ExxonMobil as most valuable company in the world: Apple has, at least for the moment, taken the place of Exxon Mobile as the most valuable company in the world, measured by market cap, reports MacRumors. Apple’s merket cap hit $341.55 billion in valuation today, while ExxonMobil was valued

Infographic: How Small and Midsize Businesses Are Key to Growing the Economy: Its easy to get caught up in the exciting new ideas behind start-ups, and big businesses attract attention because their size makes their impact impossible to ignore. But it might surprise you to know that the businesses that fall between

The big danger is Europe: Europe may no longer be able to save itself. Too many countries have too much debt. Its economic growth — which helps countries service their debts — is too feeble. And nervous financial markets seem increasingly prone to dump the

AOL's Ad Revenue Grows for the First Time Since 2008: AOL posted advertising gains for the first time since 2008 in its Q2 2011 earnings report Tuesday, although it still wasnt enough to bring the company back to profitability.

Verizon's strike pits its past against its future: More than 45,000 Verizon workers are striking this morning. People are concerned about what the strike could mean for telecom equipment vendors, but a better question is how much will Verizon’s legacy employees drag down the company as it competes

S&P Downgrades Fannie and Freddie Credit Ratings, Other Agencies Tied to U.S. Debt: Standard & Poors Ratings Services on Monday downgraded the credit ratings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other agencies linked to long-term U.S. debt.

Is Google Gunning for the Right Patents vs. Apple & Microsoft?: Google has acquired some patents from IBM that dont seem to protect the search engine from Android lawsuits. That is, until you dig more deeply, according to IP experts.

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FOX

Biden: Only One Adviser Urged Bin Laden Raid: Biden admits at conference Panetta was only one in Obamas inner circle to give the raid in Pakistan a firm go

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Coast Guard's Risky Rescue: No description.

Athiests promote concert with church-burning video: No description.

Alien worlds abound: NASA scope finds 26 planets: No description.

Assault charge sinks footballer's Rhodes scholarship: No description.

Sewer 'accident' blamed for plant's pig blood runoff: No description.

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The Washington Post

Navy wants commando ‘mothership’ in Middle East: The Pentagon is rushing to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, al-Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, among other threats.In response to requests from the U.S. Central Command, which

France will speed up troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by one year: PARIS—France said Friday that it will accelerate the pullout of its combat forces from Afghanistan by one year, to the end of 2013, and in concert with Afghanistan urged NATO to hand over all combat operations to the Afghan army

India: From banning homosexuality to gay tourism destination in two years: Only two years ago, same-sex couples in India lived under a 148-year-old law that banned homosexual relations. Now, their country is rated “one of the hottest new destinations” for gay and lesbian travellers. Read full article >>

Japan losing hope for its pricey “dream reactor”: TSURUGA, Japan — Japan’s long and expensive pursuit of a super-efficient nuclear reactor — a model once touted as the key to its energy future — now teeters on the brink of failure amid new government concerns about its runaway

Europe’s debt crisis stretches on: PARIS — Despite months of urgent summits, repeated rescue plans and merciless budget cuts, European governments remain on the edge of a financial abyss, struggling to meet mountainous debts accumulated over four decades of living beyond their means.Read full article

Is Turkey the new home for Hamas?: Hamas is developing new relations with Turkey, according to new reports coming from the region. The arrangement includes opening an official Hamas office in Turkey in a matter of weeks and a reported Turkish pledge of $300 million to help

In Germany, attitudes toward ‘Mein Kampf’ slowly changing: BERLIN — The city that was the center of Adolf Hitler’s former empire is littered with reminders of the Nazi past, from the bullet holes that pit the fronts of many buildings to the hulking Luftwaffe headquarters that now house

Baghdad landing by U.S. helicopter sparks rumors U.S. troops still in Iraq: BAGHDAD — A helicopter operated by the U.S. Embassy made an emergency landing near the Tigris River on Friday, setting off rumors among Iraqi citizens that U.S. combat troops hadn’t actually left.The helicopter was on a routine flight transporting personnel

Poland protests erupt over ACTA law debate: It’s not every day parliamentary members identify themselves with a subversive Internet group. But that’s just what happened in Poland when lawmakers from the leftist party Palikot’s Movement covered their faces with Guy Fawkes masks, the look that has become

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Surge in violence, killings across Syria; U.N. Security Council set to meet: BEIRUT--Syrian security forces bombarded several cities with mortars and heavy artillery on Friday, and fighting edged closer to the capital of Damascus as residents of the city’s suburbs reported a days-long military onslaught. Read full article >>

Bomb in Shiite neighborhood kills dozens in funeral procession: BAGHDAD – A suicide bomber detonated a car full of explosives amid a funeral procession here Friday morning, killing at least 31 people and injuring at least 60, a security official said. Mourners had gathered outside a hospital to receive

In Libya, rebels still dominate Tripoli streets: TRIPOLI — Despite repeated pledges by Libya’s transitional government to find jobs for the rebel fighters who forced Moammar Gaddafi from power, tens of thousands of them are still operating in armed militia groups, patrolling streets and guarding buildings in

Five myths about China’s power: 1. China’s rise is marginalizing American influence in Asia.Just the opposite. Certainly, China’s power in Asia is growing; its economy is now the biggest in the region, and China is the largest trading partner for every Asian nation. And its

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Push begins to save Israeli-Palestinian talks: JERUSALEM — Diplomatic efforts were underway Thursday to rescue foundering Jordanian-sponsored exploratory talks between Israel and the Palestinians, a day after a fifth round of discussions this month ended with no movement toward a resumption of formal negotiations. Read full

Clinton: Done with the ‘high wire’ of politics. Really.: Like President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she hasn’t been watching the Republican primary debates. But at least Clinton has an excuse for tuning out — she says she’s quitting government after the election no matter who

Australian PM Julia Gillard forced to flee mob at Australia Day event: Australia’s tenuous and complicated relationship with its indigenous population came to a head in Canberra on Thursday when Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard had to flee a mob of protesting aboriginal activists, the Associated Press reported. Read full article >>

Interracial ad sparks controversy in South Africa: It’s been nearly 20 years since apartheid in South Africa ended, but one political poster depicting an interracial couple has caused a furor throughout the country. The poster, which depicts a white man and a black woman in a presumably

Security contractors see opportunities, and limits, in Mexico: MEXICO CITY — With the Iraq war over and the American presence waning in Afghanistan, U.S. security contractors are looking for new prospects in Mexico, where spreading criminal violence has created a growing demand for battle-ready professionals. Read full article

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Subpoenas issued to financial firms in expanded probe: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Justice Department issued civil subpoenas to 11 financial institutions as part of a new effort to investigate misconduct in the packaging and sale of home loans to investors, Attorney General Eric Holder said on Friday.

In Facebook IPO, bankers seek prestige over fees: (Reuters) - Facebooks initial public offering is likely to set a new standard for how low investment banks are willing to go on advisory fees to win big business.

Apple not turning "blind eye" to supply chain problems: CEO: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc has never turned a blind eye to the problems in its supply chain and any suggestion it does not care about the plight of workers is patently false, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said

Obama seeks to rally Democrats to election-year fight: CAMBRIDGE, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Friday to push back hard against Republicans who try to obstruct his election-year proposals on taxes and jobs, as he sought to rally congressional Democrats and move past a period of

Facebook to file IPO documents soon as Wednesday: report: (Reuters) - Facebook plans to file documents as early as Wednesday for a highly anticipated IPO that will value the worlds largest social network at between $75 billion and $100 billion, the Wall Street Journal cited unidentified sources as saying

Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Friday downgraded the sovereign credit ratings for Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium and Cyprus indicating there is a 1-in-2 chance of further downgrades in the next two years.

U.S. detains 9 orange juice shipments for fungicide: (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators said on Friday that they had detained three shipments of Brazilian orange juice, and six from Canada, that tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim.

Syria violence kills 37, U.N. Security Council to meet: AMMAN (Reuters) - Security forces killed 37 people in Syria on Friday, activists and residents said, as people in Homs mourned 14 members of a family they said were slain by militiamen in one of the worst sectarian attacks in

Chevron profit falls as refineries, output suffer: (Reuters) - Chevron Corp reported lower quarterly earnings on Friday as rising spending on oil and gas projects and losses at its refinery business offset gains from higher crude oil prices.

U.S. growth quickens in Q4, but speed-bumps ahead: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in 1-1/2 years in the fourth quarter, but a strong rebuilding of stocks by businesses and weak spending on capital goods hinted at slower growth in early 2012.

Ford profit hit by commodity costs, Europe: (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co reported a lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Friday due to higher commodity costs and losses in its automotive operations in Europe and Asia.

James Murdoch to quit GSK board: LONDON (Reuters) - James Murdoch, facing scrutiny over his role in a phone hacking scandal at the News of the World tabloid, is to step down from the board of GlaxoSmithKline, Britains biggest drugmaker said on Friday.

U.S. growing at 2-3 percent rate: Geithner: DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is growing at 2-3 percent but still faces big challenges to repair damage wrought by the financial crisis, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Friday.

Costa to offer 11,000 euros to passengers on Concordia: ROME (Reuters) - Several of Italys consumer groups signed an agreement with Costa Cruises to offer about 11,000 euros ($14,500) to each of the more than 3,000 passengers aboard the Costa Concordia when it hit a rock and capsized near

Portugal and Greek concerns weigh on world stocks: LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks fell from a 5-1/2 month high on Friday as gains spurred by the Federal Reserves pledge of low interest rates gave way to concerns about Portugal, seen as the next domino in the euro zone

Japan prices fall, mild deflation to persist: TOKYO (Reuters) - Japans core consumer prices fell for the third consecutive month in the year to December, and mild deflation is expected to persist this year as energy prices stabilize and worries about Europes debt crisis suppress wage growth

Greece, creditors edge closer to deal: ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and its private creditors made progress on Thursday in talks on restructuring its debt, both sides said, and they will continue negotiating on Friday with the aim of sealing an agreement within a few days.

Smartphones power record Samsung profit: SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co posted a record $4.7 billion quarterly operating profit, driven by booming smartphone sales, and will spend $22 billion this year to boost production of chips and flat screens to pull further ahead of smaller

Gingrich, Romney play for cheers in Florida debate: JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - This time, the cheering will be back. Five days before their showdown in Floridas Republican presidential primary, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney headed into a debate on Thursday night that had the makings of a raucous

Starbucks profit beats, Europe weakness hurts: (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Streets view, but its shares fell as investors in the worlds biggest coffee chain focused on softness in Europe rather than strength in the United States.

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USATODAY

GOP rivals blast Obama on Hispanic-centric issues: Rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich trained their attacks on President Obama during a Friday gathering of Hispanic leaders.

McCain: Send Gingrich to the moon: John McCain says Florida voters should send Newt Gingrich to the moon and Mitt Romney to the White House, as he poked fun at Gingrichs idea ...

Feds to enforce no camping at Occupy D.C.: Occupy D.C. activists will be prevented from camping at two federal sites beginning at noon Monday, the National Park Service says.

Obama extends mortgage help program: The Obama administration is extending its home mortgage assistance program for a year, and expanding the number of homeowner who could be eligible ...

Q&A: Sen. Rubio says GOP needs to work on Hispanic outreach: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., offers his take on Romney, Gingrich and the Republican primary in Florida.

'Barefood Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 years: A federal judge on Friday sentenced Barefoot Bandit Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1 / 2years in prison for his infamous two-year, international ...

Texans billed $800K for Perry's security: Texas taxpayers were billed nearly $800,000 for security while Rick Perry traveled to early voting states while running for president.

Orange juice flagged at border tests positive for fungicide: Test results by the FDA found that 11 shipments of orange juice stopped at the U.S. border were positive for carbendazim.

2 Utah teens charged in school attack plot: Police in Roy, Utah, have arrested two high-school students for allegedly planning to set off an explosive device at a school assembly.

California passes auto emission, hybrid rules: Air regulators unanimously passed auto emission standards, including a mandate for 1.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles on state roads by ...

Utah police probe school bombing plot: The two teens had a detailed plot, blueprints of the school and security systems, but no explosives, authorities say.

New federal crime unit to police home mortgage abuses: The crimes unit, made up 55 prosecutors, FBI agents and analysts, focuses on such abuses as those contributing to 2008s economic collapse.

Obama will push back on 'class warfare' claim: President Obama says its going to be a tough election this year, but he plans to push back hard on one major Republican item -- the notion ...

Santorum backer has 'open checkbook': The wealthy mutual fund manager who has donated to a pro-Rick Santorum super PAC says hes got an open checkbook for anybody running against ...

Escape plot by Dougherty gang member thwarted: Authorities in Colorado have broken up a planned jail break by a member of the notorious Dougherty gang -- two brothers and a sister.

Romney, Gingrich slam Obama: A day after fiercely attacking each other in a GOP debate, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich criticized President Obama as they spoke to Hispanic ...

Winter in America: New York City: Snow clings to holly branches on the High Line in New York City in mid-January.

Connecticut home invasion killer sentenced to death: A U.S. man was sentenced Friday to die for killing a woman and her two daughters during a night of terror in their suburban home.

Many remembering Auschwitz condemn plans for right-wing ball: Participants at a memorial to 2 million Jews murdered at Auschwitz are condemning plans to hold a ball that attracts extreme rightists.

Study: College freshmen move left on issues: A major study finds a growing number of college freshmen say theyre middle of the road in politics, but more than 70% say they support same-sex ...

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Authorities to end camping at Occupy DC sites: Federal park authorities in the nations capital gave notice to Occupy protesters -- a move seen by the activists as a slow creep aimed at whittling down their demonstration.

Video: Adorable 7-year-old wows with presidential knowledge: A young

FDA detains some OJ from Brazil for fungicide: U.S. health regulators said on Friday that they had detained three shipments of Brazilian orange juice, and six from Canada, that tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim.

Kim Kardashian tweets Cher death hoax: Reality show star spread the hoax to her 12 million followers.

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CBS

Facebook IPO: Thumbs up or down?: Reports say that Facebook will file for an IPO next week, but the real question is what the company is actually worth

Santorum's dilemma in Florida: Four days before the primary, the former senator leaves the state to raise money, prepare taxes

Report: Paul signed off on racist 90s newsletters: Washington Post: Sources say GOP presidential contender was deeply involved with company that produced the controversial newsletters

"Barefoot Bandit" sentenced: Colton Harris-Moore gets 6 1/2 years for infamous international crime spree of break-ins, boat and plane thefts

Cargo ship smashes into Ky. bridge: Four vehicles were on the bridge when 20-ft span of the Eggner Ferry Bridge collapsed; No injuries reported

Facebook poised for IPO: Investors waiting with keen anticipation for what will be the biggest tech IPO of all time

Facebook said poised for IPO: Investors waiting with keen anticipation for what will be the biggest tech IPO of all time

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The New York Times

Connecticut Killer Sentenced to Die for 'Unimaginable Horror': A judge ordered Joshua Komisarjevsky to be executed this summer for the 2007 murders of a mother and her two daughters during a brutal home invasion in Connecticut, saying on Friday that he committed a crime of unimaginable horror.

Internet Criticism Pushes China to Act on Pollution: Under popular pressure, Chinese officials have begun to track the most pernicious measure of urban air pollution and promise to set new health standards and publish data on air pollution.

Taking on Soccer Violence, One Derogatory Chant at a Time: The Scottish government recently passed a law making it illegal for fans to attack each other using religious or ethnic slurs in chants, Internet postings and even stray remarks at the pub.

Costa Cruises Offers Settlement to Shipwreck Passengers: The operator of the Costa Concordia made its first attempt on Friday to limit the legal consequences of the shipwreck, offering a settlement of about $14,400 to each uninjured passenger.

Conn. Home Invasion Killer Is Sentenced to Death: A Connecticut man expressed regret but steadfastly blamed his accomplice as he was sentenced to die Friday for a deadly home invasion that unsettled suburbia and halted momentum to abolish the states death penalty. The sole survivor of the attack

Many Pardon Applicants Stressed Connection to Mississippi Governor: A look at the clemency applications of felons who were pardoned reveal that many contained personal appeals from friends of Gov. Haley Barbour and major Republican donors.

Trailer Voice-Over Work Scarce for Women: Producers cite credibility and resonance when explaining how it is that women are the second-choice sex when it comes to voicing movie trailers.

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TIME

Spirit Airlines Fights New Consumer Pricing Protections: Spirit Airlines Fights New Consumer Pricing Protections

Israel's Bombing Threat and the Iran Nuclear Talks: Israels Bombing Threat and the Iran Nuclear Talks

How the Cult of Apple Became a Victim of Its Own Success: *

Facebook Readying IPO Filing for Next Week: Report: Social networking juggernaut Facebook could file the paperwork for its much-anticipated initial public offering as early as next Wednesday

Connecticut's 'Taco Mayor' Sent Thousands of Tacos in Protest: Joseph Maturo told a reporter he might have tacos to help the Hispanic community. Soon after, he was inundated with complaints -- and Mexican food.

Another Reason Not to Trust Online Reviews: Its more than a little sketchy when a company offers to reimburse people for their purchases if they post a review on Amazon.

Lionel Messi: The Greatest Soccer Player on Earth, Except in His Home Country: Lionel Messi: The Greatest Soccer Player on Earth, Except in His Home Country

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Newsday

Kerry Fitzsimons, Marist senior, remembered: A busload of students from upstate Marist College came to Dix Hills Friday to bid farewell to Kerry Fitzsimons, a 21-year-old senior from Commack who died in a house fire off campus last weekend.

Ship carrying rocket parts hits Ky. bridge: Kentuckys governor on Friday promised speedy work to begin replacing a bridge that partially collapsed when it was struck by a cargo ship hauling parts for a space rocket.

Kerry Fitzsimons, Marist student, remembered: A busload of students from upstate Marist College came to Dix Hills Friday to say goodbye to one of their own, Kerry Fitzsimons, the 21-year-old senior from Commack who died in a fire last weekend at an off-campus home.

NYPD boss won't talk about son's sex-assault case: Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly faced the media Friday for the first time since reports surfaced that a woman had accused his son of rape, refusing to discuss the headline-grabbing case and referring questions to Manhattan prosecutors.

Feds: Deer Park man charged in mob case: A Long Island man and four other alleged leaders of the Bonanno crime family were arrested and charged Friday with racketeering, extortion, gambling and drug crimes.

Apartment fire evacuates Ridge complex: No injuries were reported after fire forced residents to evacuate a four-apartment complex in Ridge Friday morning, Suffolk County police said.

Deer Park man charged in mob case: A Long Island man and four other alleged leaders of the Bonanno crime family were arrested and charged Friday with racketeering, extortion, gambling and drug crimes.

Cops seek farm stand theft suspect: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead police are looking for a man who stole cash from a Wading River farm stand in December, police said.

Cops probe Freeport fatal shooting: Nassau County police are investigating a fatal shooting in Freeport that happened late Thursday on North Columbus Avenue, a spokeswoman said.

Robert Hegyes, who played Juan Epstein on 'Welcome Back Kotter,' dies at 60: Robert Hegyes, an actor whose Jewish-Puerto Rican character Juan Epstein was one of the Sweathogs on the 1970s TV sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, died Thursday of a heart attack in New Jersey. He was 60.

Cops probe Freeport shooting: Nassau County police Friday morning were investigating a shooting in Freeport near North Columbus Avenue, a spokeswoman said.

Plan would add extra Assembly seat on LI: Long Island would pick up an extra state Assembly seat -- at upstate New Yorks expense -- under a proposed state redistricting plan unveiled by lawmakers Thursday.

Delays worse after JFK runway work done: Flight delays at Kennedy Airport have worsened since the completion of a $376 million runway reconstruction project that officials had vowed would ease air traffic problems, according to U.S. Department of Transportation statistics.

Merrick man's ad to air during Super Bowl: Zachary Borst is ready for his close-up -- on Super Bowl Sunday.

Robert Hegyes, played Juan Epstein on 'Kotter,' dies: Robert Hegyes, an actor whose Jewish-Puerto Rican character Juan Epstein was one of the Sweathogs on the 1970s TV sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, died Thursday of a heart attack in New Jersey. He was 60.

Taco Bell enters crowded breakfast arena: Yo quiero Taco Bell breakfast burrito!

Robert Hegyes, played Juan Epstein on 'Kotter,' dies at 60: Robert Hegyes, an actor whose Jewish-Puerto Rican character Juan Epstein was one of the Sweathogs on the 1970s TV sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, died Thursday of a heart attack in New Jersey. He was 60.

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate: An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next weeks critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors anti-immigrant sentiments and ridiculing the former House speakers call

AP source: Kelly's accuser says she had abortion: Greg Kelly, a TV show co-host and a son of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, is under investigation by prosecutors, his lawyer says.

Delays worse after JFK runway work done: Flight delays at Kennedy Airport have worsened since the completion of a $376 million runway reconstruction project that officials had vowed would ease air traffic problems, according to U.S. Department of Transportation statistics.

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