 New York Times | Two Seek to Claim Control of Field at GOP Debate New York Times MESA, Ariz. — Mitt Romney called into question the fiscal conservative credentials of Rick Santorum in a fiercely combative debate on Wednesday evening, taking urgent steps to redefine Mr. Santorum while trying to reassert his command in the fight for ... Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate Santorum Draws Fire In Fight for GOP Lead Romney seeks to undercut Santorum on spending in GOP debate |
 ABC News | George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder Washington Post CHARLOTTESVILLE — Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday and sentenced to 26 years in prison. A jury of seven men and five women decided Huguely did not plan to kill his onetime ... Jury Recommends Judge Give UVa Killer George Huguely 26 Years in Jail Jury: 26 years total for former US lax player Jurors getting murder case of former U.Va. player |
 Globe and Mail | NY family recalls war journalist killed in Syria Wall Street Journal AP EAST NORWICH, NY — Marie Colvin was always getting into jams as a foreign correspondent, covering war zones and acquiring an eye patch after an ambush in Sri Lanka, recalls her brother William Colvin. The retired NYPD detective says his big sister ... Foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, 56, killed in Syria Two Western Journalists Killed in Syria Shelling Calls grow for Assad departure after journalists killed in Syria |
 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 Bill McDonnell, Virginia Republicans back off mandatory invasive ultrasounds Virginia passes toned-down abortion ultrasound bill |
 News10.net | Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge Los Angeles Times The ruling by a US district judge was the first since the Obama administration announced a year ago that it would no longer defend a law it considers discriminatory. By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times A judge on Wednesday declared the 1996 Defense ... Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law Judge's Ruling Adds to String in Favor of Same-Sex Couples Gay spouse given health benefits in US court case |
 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% Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law Obama, Romney duel on corporate tax plans |
 Bloomberg | Gillard Calls Leadership Vote After Rudd Quits Bloomberg Enlarge image Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Morne de Klerk/Getty Images Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks at a news conference at the South Australian Parliament house in on February 23, ... Gillard calls for Australian Labor Party leadership vote Carr accuses Gillard camp of threats, dirty tricks Rolling coverage of the leadership battle between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd |
 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 threats Congress members threatened with biological attack Lawmakers receive threatening letters -- officials |
 CTV.ca | Cause of Argentine train crash still unknown CBS News BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The first two cars were packed as usual for the morning rush, so tightly that people stood pressed flesh to flesh, sandwiched between bicycles and the few seats, many without so much as a strap to hold onto. Deadly Argentine Rail Crash Raises Outcry Argentine commuter train crashes, killing 49 people Chaos, panic as Buenos Aires commuter train slams into station, killing 49 ... |
 Globe and Mail | Italy: Shipwreck Inquiry Expands New York Times Italian prosecutors placed seven more people under investigation in connection with the shipwreck of the Costa Concordia: four ship officers who were on board the luxury liner the night of the accident in January, and three managers for Costa Cruises. Divers find 8 more bodies on Costa Concordia cruise ship Eight bodies found at wrecked Italian cruise ship Italian Investigators Expand Cruise-Ship Sinking Probe |
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