Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for Syria
Reuters
By Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a UN resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown …
'UNSC inaction on Syria reaffirms unreliability'Jerusalem Post
West deplores Syria draft UN veto by Russia and ChinaBBC News
Only Putin can decide if and when Assad will step downHaaretz
The Press Association -The Guardian -CTV.ca
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Romney takes big early lead in Nevada voting
Reuters
By John Whitesides | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared headed to an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party's see-sawing presidential nominating race. Early vote results reported …
Mitt Romney poised for victory in Nevada caucusesWashington Post
In Nevada, Gingrich fumbles but moves forwardBoston.com
Romney assails Obama stimulus spending in ColoradoCBS News
Los Angeles Times -San Francisco Chronicle
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Police Raid Occupy DC Camp
Wall Street Journal
By MELANIE TROTTMAN WASHINGTON—A pre-dawn police raid of the Occupy DC encampment continued into Saturday afternoon, as cranes hauled away tents and debris and dozens of officers stood guard while protesters moved about and occasionally chanted.
US Park Police sweep Occupy DC, arrest 7 (1:51)Washington Post
Police clear tents from Occupy site; 7 heldSalt Lake Tribune
Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC; 7 heldAlbany Times Union
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Komen backs off decision on funding cuts
msnbc.com
NEW YORK — In an apparent reversal of Susan G. Komen For the Cure's funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, the founder and CEO of the nation's largest breast-cancer advocacy agency said Friday that the group would amend the criteria that sparked a …
Komen Foundation revises funding policyWashington Post
Apologizing, Cancer Group Reverses Planned Parenthood DecisionNew York Times
Democrats applaud Komen reversal on Planned ParenthoodLos Angeles Times
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Jobs numbers give Obama reason to smile
CBS News
President Obama sounded a restrained note Friday when addressing new economic numbers showing 243000 new jobs in January, telling a group of Virginia firefighters that while the new numbers show that "the economy is growing stronger," there remain …
Jobs news leaves GOP offering mixed messagesLos Angeles Times
Obama calls for job programs that help veteransUSA TODAY
Obama unveils $5 billion veterans jobs proposalCNN International
BusinessWeek -New York Times -Politico
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'Anonymous' hackers intercept conversation between FBI and Scotland Yard on …
Telegraph.co.uk
A conference call between Scotland Yard and the FBI has been intercepted and published by a member of the computer hacking group Anonymous. By Duncan Gardham, Security Correspondent The conversation covered updates to on-going court cases, …
FBI Admits Hacker Group's EavesdroppingNew York Times
Hackers intercept FBI, UK police callCBS News
Hackers release private FBI call about hackersCNN
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Death toll rises to 79 from soccer riots in Egypt
CNN International
Cairo (CNN) — The death toll from a riot at a soccer game in Egypt rose to 79, officials said Thursday, as many continued to mourn and look for the reasons behind the deadly melee. A somber crowd of hundreds were in Cairo's Tahrir Square Thursday, …
Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedyReuters
Egypt Lawmakers Hold Emergency Session After Deadly Soccer RiotBusinessWeek
Egypt: Port Said football disaster – live updatesThe Guardian
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Facebook's plea to Zuckerberg: Be gentle, be wise
CNET
by Charles Cooper February 2, 2012 2:36 AM PST So far, Mark Zuckerberg has been making nearly all the right moves. Sure, there were celebrated flubs such as the Beacon fiasco and that nasty double-cross where Facebook deceived consumers after promising …
Could Facebook IPO help it dominate Google?Computerworld
Facebook IPO filing reveals mobile risks and opportunitiesThe Guardian
Facebook's reach: 845 million and countingWashington Post
Financial Times -Wall Street Journal -Indianapolis Star
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The $100K Club: Presidential Super PACs Almost Entirely Funded By Six Figure …
TPMMuckraker
Six major “super PACs” backing former and current Republican presidential candidates were almost entirely funded by massive contributions from individuals and corporations of at least $100000, according to a TPM analysis of campaign finance data.
'Super PACs' largely funded by a wealthy fewLos Angeles Times
Local GOP donations to Super PACs have some surprisesPhiladelphia Inquirer
Secrecy Shrouds 'Super PAC' Funds in Latest FilingsNew York Times
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Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary, Regaining Momentum
New York Times
TAMPA, Fla. — Mitt Romney rolled to victory in the Florida primary on Tuesday, dispatching an insurgent threat from Newt Gingrich and reclaiming his dominant position as he urged Republicans to rally behind his quest to capture the party's presidential …
Romney thanks Florida for 'great victory'USA TODAY
Gingrich Aims to Conjure Spirit of '76—1976, That IsWall Street Journal
Newt Gingrich: GOP contest now a two-person raceLos Angeles Times
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