Los Angeles Times
Ash Wednesday 2012: Lent begins around the world
Washington Post
From Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, global scenes of faith and tradition. Pope Benedict XVI attends a procession towards St. Sabina's church to celebrate the Ash Wednesday mass in Rome. Gregorio Borgia / AP The Rev.
SW Side shrimp house serves up Lent seafoodABC7Chicago.com
Lines at churches for Ash WednesdayMiamiHerald.com
St. Peter's Episcopal Church offers commuters 'Ashes to Go' at Beverly Depot ...Boston.com
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Christie Betting on NJ Rebound to Fund Tax Cuts, Pensions
BusinessWeek
By Terrence Dopp and Romy Varghese Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is betting on the sharpest revenue increase since 2007 to help finance his personal and business income-tax cuts and the biggest pension contribution in the ...
Buffett Should 'Write a Check and Shut Up,' Christie SaysSan Francisco Chronicle
Christie: Buffett should "write a check and shut up"CBS News
Chris Christie is wrong on BuffettFortune
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Irish Times
Obama urges corporate tax cut, closing loopholes
Reuters
By Kim Dixon and Rachelle Younglai | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launched a dialogue with corporate America on Wednesday over business tax reform, offering his first clear plan to cut the corporate tax rate, with little prospect of it ...
Obama Tax Revamp Seeks 28% Corporate RateWall Street Journal
Geithner unveils corporate tax overhaul plan to close loopholes, lower rate to ...Fox News
Obama to propose lowering corporate tax rate to 28 percentWashington Post
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BBC News
Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires 'kills dozens'
BBC News
A train crash at a station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, has killed 49 people with at least 600 more injured, officials say. The train slammed into the barrier at the end of the platform at the Once station during the morning rush hour.
At least 49 dead, hundreds hurt in Buenos Aires train crashUSA TODAY
Argentine train slams into station, killing 49The Associated Press
49 killed as train slams into retaining wall in Buenos AiresLos Angeles Times
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CTV.ca
Romney Pushes Across-the-Board Tax Cuts
Wall Street Journal
By PATRICK O'CONNOR And SARA MURRAY CHANDLER, Ariz.—Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called Wednesday for an across-the-board cut in individual tax rates and the elimination of the Alternative Minimum Tax. The former Massachusetts governor ...
Romney faces high stakes as Santorum moves on MichiganFox News
Romney to Release Tax Plan Ahead of Republican Debate TonightBusinessWeek
Will Arizona debate pit Santorum against Gingrich, Romney or Satan?Los Angeles Times
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Syracuse.com
Winter Storm Watch: 4-8" in forecast
Mason City Globe Gazette
DES MOINES - The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight through Thursday afternoon. Rain and snow are expected to develop overnight across central Iowa. A transition to all snow is expected in ...
Winter storm watch issued for QC areaWQAD
Winter storm watch issued for ThursdayDubuque Telegraph Herald
Weather service issues winter storm watchIowa City Press Citizen
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ABC News
Karzai urges calm as six die in Afghan Koran protests |
Reuters
By Mirwais Harooni and Hamid Shalizi | KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm Wednesday after officials said six people were shot dead and dozens wounded in protests over the burning of copies of the Koran, Islam's holy book, ...
Quran-Burning Protests in Afghanistan Turn DeadlyWall Street Journal
Koran Burning in NATO Error Incites Afghans for 2nd DayNew York Times
7 killed as Afghan Quran protests turn violentAtlanta Journal Constitution
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New York Times
2 Journalists Are Among the Dead in Syrian Shelling
New York Times
CAIRO — Syrian security forces shelled the central city of Homs on Wednesday, the 19th day of a bombardment that activists say has claimed the lives of hundreds of trapped civilians in one of the deadliest campaigns in nearly a year of violent ...
Tributes paid to Sunday Times reporter Marie ColvinBBC News
Respected American war journalist Marie Colvin killed in fierce bombardment in ...Washington Post
Journalist deaths in Syria underscore risks faced by reportersLos Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times
Five dead in murder-suicide at Korean spa in suburban Atlanta
Los Angeles Times
By Michael Muskal Five people were dead Wednesday morning after a gunman entered a Korean health spa in suburban Atlanta, got into an argument and then opened fire before turning the weapon on himself. Norcross police were continuing their ...
Gunman kills 5 in murder-suicide at spa in GeorgiaUSA TODAY
Camera captures Norcross spa shootingAtlanta Journal Constitution
Five dead in murder-suicide at crowded Atlanta-area spaNew York Daily News
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TPM
Virginia's Ultrasound Bill Makes No Exceptions For Rape Or Incest
TPM
The Virginia House is due to vote Wednesday on a bill which would require women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound. This is the final step before the bill arrives on the governor's desk. The bill requires that the ultrasound operation helps ...
'Daily Show' latest to lampoon Va. ultrasound billRichmond Times Dispatch
Daily Show mocks Va.'s ultrasound abortion billWashington Examiner
Virginia Governor Backs off Support for Ultrasound BillWall Street Journal (blog)
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Santorum "homophobic," former senator says
CBS News
Former Senator Alan Simpson had some choice words for his one time colleague, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. "I know Santorum, I served with him," he said. "He is rigid and a homophobic. He believes that gays and lesbians, he mentioned in ...
Simpson: Santo “Rigid and Homophobic”TIME
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USA TODAY
After a Shipwreck, Cruise Lines Try to Win Passengers Back With Discounts
New York Times
IT'S crunch time for the cruise industry. Following the Costa Concordia disaster, cruise companies have been aggressively lowering rates and ratcheting up promotions to lure back hesitant passengers. The two biggest companies — Carnival Corporation, ...
Four more bodies found in shipwrecked Costa ConcordiaLos Angeles Times
Italy extends probe on cruise ship accidentReuters
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Politico
Blogs get devilish over Rick Santorum
Politico
Conservative bloggers slammed the mainstream media Tuesday for attempting to marginalize presidential candidate Rick Santorum for comments made about Satan, but many others on the right saw the backlash over Santorum's comments as a legitimate reason ...
Santorum Not Apologizing for Remarks on Satan's WrathNew York Magazine
Team Santorum: US is with Rick on devil beliefNewsOK.com
Santorum and Satan — Devil is In the DetailsCleveland News - Fox 8
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Sydney Morning Herald
Jurors get murder case of ex-Va. lacrosse player
The Associated Press
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jurors in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player began deliberations Wednesday, deciding whether he battered his ex-girlfriend to death in a drunken, jealous rage or if his intent to simply talk ...
Jurors in Yeardley Love murder trial returning to workUSA TODAY
Murder case of former University of Virginia lacrosse player goes to jurorsFox News
UVA Murder Jury Weighs Charges Against Huguely in Death of Fellow StudentBloomberg

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msnbc.com
Existing home sales at 1-1/2 yr-high, supply falls
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US home resales surged in January to a 1-1/2 year high and the supply of properties on the market was the lowest in almost seven years, pointing to a nascent housing recovery. The National Association of Realtors said on ...
Sales of Previously Owned US Homes Increased in JanuaryBusinessWeek
Home sales jump more than 4% in JanuaryLos Angeles Times
Home sales jumped in Jan. to fastest pace in almost 2 yearsUSA TODAY
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The Guardian
Russia: Israeli attack on Iran will bring catastrophe
Jerusalem Post
By REUTERS 02/22/2012 15:12 After UN nuclear watchdog declares collapse in talks with Tehran, Russian FM says military action would have dangerous consequences; Khamenei: "Pressures, sanctions and assassinations will bear no fruit.
Russia warns against 'catastrophic' Iran strikeTelegraph.co.uk
Russia warns Israel not to attack IranReuters
Nuclear watchdog team disappointed after Iran visitCNN
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Fox News
White House wants election year fight over taxes
CBS News
The Obama administration is set to propose an overhaul of the federal tax code for corporations, cutting both their tax rates and the loopholes available to them. Under the current tax system, the US is soon going to have one of the highest corporate ...
Obama to propose corporate tax rate of 28 percentReuters
Obama administration to unveil corporate tax reform plan to lower top rate to ...Fox News
Obama Administration Readies Plan to Drop Corporate Tax RateSan Francisco Chronicle
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Christian Science Monitor
Could Rick Santorum super PAC do more harm than good?
Christian Science Monitor
Rick Santorum's super PAC is keeping him competitive, especially in Michigan. But DCDecoder questions whether big money support may cost Santorum some populist appeal. By Liz Marlantes, DCDecoder / February 22, 2012 Supporters listen as Republican ...
Super PACs Out-Raise Candidates, Thanks To Super DonorsNJ TODAY
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Says He Might Give $100M To Newt Gingrich Or Other ...Forbes
Gingrich, Others Aided by Super PAC MillionsPatch.com
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The Guardian
Gillard Set for Australia Leadership Showdown as Rudd Canvasses
BusinessWeek
By Jason Scott and Michael Heath Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Julia Gillard staged a political coup in June 2010 to become Australia's prime minister and clung to power two months later, assembling a one-seat majority after the closest election since 1940.
Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigns in leadership riftChristian Science Monitor
Rudd resignation fires up Australia leadership dramaBBC News
Kevin Rudd resignation sparks leadership ballot rumoursThe Guardian
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Los Angeles Times
Benioff, Emanuel, Daley Join Obama Campaign as Co-Chairmen
BusinessWeek
By Hans Nichols (Adds Messina comments in second paragraph, additional names in third paragraph. For 2012 campaign news, see ELECT.) Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama named 35 co- chairmen to his presidential campaign, tapping business ...
Obama campaign names 35 national co-chairsSan Francisco Chronicle
Emanuel, Bill Daley to co-chair Obama campaignABC7Chicago.com
Looks Like AmericaTIME

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