Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong investigation - San Francisco Chronicle
 ABC News | Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong investigation San Francisco Chronicle Greg Risling, AP Laurent Rebours / AP CORRECTS YEAR OF FILE PHOTO TO 2004, NOT, 2005 - FILE - In this July 22, 2004, file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling ... Sports in Brief: Feds drop probe of Armstrong Lance Armstrong doping investigation is dropped Lance Armstrong doping investigation dropped by US attorney |
Russia warns UN vote on Syria will end in scandal - The Associated Press
 Globe and Mail | Russia warns UN vote on Syria will end in scandal The Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign minister sternly warned Washington Saturday that any attempt to put a draft resolution on Syria to vote at the United Nations would lead to "scandal," a blunt warning that Moscow is prepared to use its veto power. Six arrested following protest at Syrian embassy in London UN Security Council could vote Saturday on response to Syria Syrian Activists: 200 Dead in Government Assault |
Romney using Nev. as springboard for Feb. contests - San Jose Mercury News
 The Hindu | Romney using Nev. as springboard for Feb. contests San Jose Mercury News By KASIE HUNT AP Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, greets campaign volunteers at a phone banking center in Las Vegas, Nev., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. LAS VEGAS—Mitt Romney expects Nevada's caucuses to kick off a ... Romney, Gingrich Expect Romney to Win Nev. Vote |
Iran Begins Naval Exercises Near Gulf Strait - ABC News
 ABC News | Iran Begins Naval Exercises Near Gulf Strait ABC News Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard began naval maneuvers Saturday in the latest show of force near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the critical Gulf oil tanker route that Tehran has threatened to close in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions. 'Israeli officials abroad on alert due to terror threat' Samsung condemns 'anti-Iran' ad featuring its tablet |
Death toll in Egypt clashes rises to seven - Haaretz
 Haaretz | Death toll in Egypt clashes rises to seven Haaretz Protesters accuse police of failing to prevent the violence after Wednesday's soccer game in Port Said in which 74 people were killed. By The Associated Press Tags: Egypt An Egyptian security official says the number of protesters killed in clashes ... Death toll in Egypt clashes climbs to 7 Egyptian Soccer Protests Escalate Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight on |
Planned Parenthood receives Komen apology - Boston.com
 Boston.com | Planned Parenthood receives Komen apology Boston.com By Pam Belluck The nation's preeminent breast cancer advocacy group, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, apologized yesterday for its decision to cut most of its financing to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening and said it would ... Komen's reversal on Planned Parenthood grants could affect donations Komen reverses Planned Parenthood move - angering antiabortion activists Susan G. Komen for the Cure reverses course; Is this a teachable moment? |
Moscow: Thousands join pro- and anti-Putin protests - BBC News
 BBC News | Moscow: Thousands join pro- and anti-Putin protests BBC News Thousands of people are marching in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power. It is the third rally since December's parliamentary election was marred by allegations of vote-rigging. But supporters of Mr Putin ... Cold threatens turnout for anti-Putin gathering Russians brave big freeze to challenge Putin Putin aide suggests protests tied to US scheme |
Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face of Campaign - New York Times
 New York Times | Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face of Campaign New York Times WASHINGTON — The burst of job growth in January gives President Obama a fresh — but tricky — opportunity to revise the grim economic narrative of his presidency while offering Mitt Romney a choice: embrace a new optimism or campaign against a sinking ... Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge | Unemployment report: January job gains have economists rethinking outlooks Jobless rate hits 8.3%, lowest in 3 years |
Afghan civilian deaths rise for 5th straight year to a record high - Los Angeles Times
 USA TODAY | Afghan civilian deaths rise for 5th straight year to a record high Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan civilian casualties have reached a grim new milestone, with a record 3021 noncombatants killed in wartime violence last year, the United Nations said in a report released Saturday. UN: Afghan civilian deaths in war hit 5-year high UN Says Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Rose in '11 UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high |
Casino Opponents See Next Battle Coming over State Constitution - Sunshine State News
 Sunshine State News | Casino Opponents See Next Battle Coming over State Constitution Sunshine State News Opponents of the effort to expand casino gaming in Florida declared victory Friday, but anticipate they will next have to fend off an effort to put gambling venues into the state's Constitution. Dan Gelber, chairman of No Casinos, ... Casinos in limbo, but the issue has changed landscape Florida Mega-Casino Bill Is Withdrawn Florida casino gambling bill is dead for 2012 |