 The Guardian | Five things we learned from Wednesday's debate CNN By Peter Hamby, CNN Political Reporter Mesa, Arizona (CNN) -- 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 ... Analysis: Social issue focus may haunt GOP in fall Romney and Santorum trade barbs in Arizona debate Romney, Santorum trade charges |
 The Hindu | Assad forces renew barrage on Syria's Homs Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Angus MacSwan | AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded opposition Sunni Muslim districts in the city of Homs for the 20th day on Thursday, activists said, despite international outrage ... Syrian gunners pound stronghold where Marie Colvin released last dispatch Remembering Marie Colvin, friend and intrepid war correspondent Republicans voice support for arming Syria opposition |
 ABC News | Jury recommends 26 years in prison for lacrosse player CNN Charlottesville, Virginia (CNN) -- 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. Ex-UVA Student Huguely Found Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love Jury: 26 years total for former U.Va. athlete |
 South Bend Tribune | DOMA ruled unconstitutional by 2nd federal judge San Francisco Chronicle The government's denial of all federal benefits to same-sex married couples is an irrational and unconstitutional act of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, a step toward a likely Supreme Court test of the law known as the Defense of ... Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law Judge's Ruling Adds to String in Favor of Same-Sex Couples |
 BBC News | Iraq attacks kill at least 35 in Baghdad and Baquba BBC News At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in a wave of bombings and shootings across Baghdad. Officials said the attacks appeared to be targeting mainly police officers. Nine people were killed in the worst attack, in the central Karrada ... More than 30 killed in Iraq bombings Dozens killed in wave of attacks in Iraq Deadly Car Bombings Strike Across Baghdad |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Virginia approves bill requiring ultrasound checks before abortions Telegraph.co.uk The US state of Virginia has approved a watered-down version of a controversial bill requiring women to undergo an ultrasound prior to an abortion. By a 65-32 vote, the Republican-dominated House of Delegates gave its green light to 11th hour revisions ... Virginia abortion bill likely to fail Virginia scraps requiring invasive pre-abortion procedure Va. Gov. McDonnell calls for amendments to ultrasound bill |
 Boston.com | Washington girl critical after school shooting CBS News An Armin Jahr Elementary School student talks with a police officer in front of the school, Feb. 22, 2012, in Bremerton, Wash. (AP/Kitsap Sun) SEATTLE - A gun brought to an elementary school near Seattle in a third-grade boy's backpack discharged ... 8-Year-Old Critical After Wash. School Shooting 8-year-old in critical condition after shooting at Washington school Girl, 8, in critical condition after shooting |
 USA TODAY | Taliban urge Afghans to kill "invaders" amid new protests Reuters By Mirwais Harooni | KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban urged Afghans on Thursday to target foreign military bases and kill Westerners in retaliation for burnings of copies of the Koran at NATO's main base in the country as a third day of violent protests ... Afghans Protest Peacefully Over Quran Burnings Anti-American Koran demos across Afghanistan |
 USA TODAY | Police: Employee shoots 2 supervisors at Connecticut hospital CNN International By Maggie Schneider, CNN (CNN) -- An employee at a Connecticut hospital shot two of his supervisors after a disciplinary incident, authorities said. The incident occurred Wednesday evening at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. 2 reported shot at Conn. hospital, 1 arrest Mayor: 2 shot at Conn. hospital; suspect arrested Police: Conn. hospital employee shot 2 supervisors, arrested outside mile away |
 Fox News | To close tax loopholes, Obama would open new ones The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Cutting corporate tax rates and deleting loopholes is just what most economists prescribe for the tangled US tax code. So why isn't everyone cheering the plan President Barack Obama unveiled Tuesday to slash the top corporate tax rate ... AP source: Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate Obama plan would cut tax rates for companies, end loopholes Gulf on Foreign Profits Tax Threatens Deal on Corporate Rate Cut |
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