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"Executed" corpses dumped in restive Syrian city
"Executed" corpses dumped in restive Syrian city
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The bodies of 17 men previously held by Syrian security forces have been found in the city of Hama, activists said on Saturday, victims of a deadly struggle between President Bashar al-Assad and those determined to topple him.
Navy wants commando ‘mothership’ in Middle East – Washington Post
Navy wants commando ‘mothership’ in Middle East – Washington Post
Telegraph.co.uk
Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle EastWashington PostThe Pentagon is rushing to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, al-Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, among other threats.
Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings
Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fitch downgraded the sovereign credit ratings of Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Slovenia and Spain on Friday, indicating there was a 1-in-2 chance of further cuts in the next two years.
Growth quickens, but speed bumps ahead
Growth quickens, but speed bumps ahead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The economy grew at its fastest pace in 1-1/2 years in the fourth quarter, but a rebuilding of stocks by businesses and slower business spending warned of weaker growth in early 2012.
Syria violence kills over 40
Syria violence kills over 40
AMMAN (Reuters) – Security forces killed over 40 people in Syria on Friday, activists and residents said, as people in Homs mourned 14 members of a family they said were slain by militiamen in one of the worst sectarian attacks in a 10-month revolt.
World
Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution – Voice of America
Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution – Voice of America
The Guardian
Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN ResolutionVoice of AmericaJanuary 28, 2012 Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution Margaret Besheer | United Nations European and Arab nations are calling on the UN Security Council to back a resolution supporting the Arab League's plan to end the …"Executed" corpses dumped in restive Syrian cityReutersSyrian ambassador to Egypt says Gulf-backed opposition activists stormed embassyWashington PostSyria rebels gain foothold in DamascusBBC NewsThe Associated Pressall 1,812 news articles »
Leon Panetta concern over Bin Laden ‘informer’ Shikal Afridi – BBC News
Leon Panetta concern over Bin Laden ‘informer’ Shikal Afridi – BBC News
BBC News
Leon Panetta concern over Bin Laden 'informer' Shikal AfridiBBC NewsUS Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said he is "very concerned" about a Pakistani doctor arrested for providing intelligence for the US raid that killed Osama Bin Laden last year.
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops early – The Associated Press
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops early – The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops earlyThe Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — France's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead of …France plans early Afghanistan withdrawalABC OnlineAfghanistan's Karzai in UK for talks with CameronBoston.comFrance to Resume Training, but Will Withdraw from Afghanistan Next YearVoice of AmericaUSA TODAYall 840 news articles »
Libya’s NTC to meet tomorrow to adopt electoral law – Hindustan Times
Libya’s NTC to meet tomorrow to adopt electoral law – Hindustan Times
CBC.ca
Libya's NTC to meet tomorrow to adopt electoral lawHindustan TimesLibya's ruling National Transitional Council will meet on Sunday to adopt the nation's new electoral law which aims to bar supporters of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi from contesting polls.
Four held in police payment probe – BBC News
Four held in police payment probe – BBC News
BBC News
Four held in police payment probeBBC NewsFour people, including a police officer, have been arrested by officers investigating payments to police by journalists.
U.S.
Gingrich Under Fire From Conservative Media – ABC News
Gingrich Under Fire From Conservative Media – ABC News
CBC.ca
Gingrich Under Fire From Conservative MediaABC NewsForget the so-called liberal media. Right now Newt Gingrich's most ardent critics are conservative pundits and columnists, many of whom have launched aggressive campaigns to discredit him and trip up his run for the Republican nomination.Five things we learned from Thursday's debateCNNA Gloomy Gingrich Struggles to Snap His Slide in FloridaTIMEGingrich hits Romney for "factually incorrect" statementsCBS NewsBend Bulletin -The Associated Pressall 17,194 news articles »
Five things we learned from Thursday’s debate – CNN
Five things we learned from Thursday’s debate – CNN
Sydney Morning Herald
Five things we learned from Thursday's debateCNNAfter a stunning loss in South Carolina and an uneven performance in a debate on Monday, Mitt Romney appeared to get his swagger back and turned in a strong performance in Thursday's CNN/Republican Party of Florida debate.Feisty Gingrich Stakes Campaign on ElectabilityABC NewsLeadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for titleThe Associated PressRubio remains man in the middle in Florida primaryDesMoinesRegister.comKGO-AMall 16,715 news articles »
For a Moon Colony, Technology Is the Easy Part – New York Times
For a Moon Colony, Technology Is the Easy Part – New York Times
New York Times
For a Moon Colony, Technology Is the Easy PartNew York TimesCould the United States establish a moon colony and develop a new propulsion system for going to Mars? All within eight years of a Newt Gingrich presidency, as Mr.
Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline – Reuters
Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline – Reuters
Bloomberg
Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifelineReutersBy Margaret Chadbourn | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration, in an election-year bid to help distressed homeowners, on Friday expanded its main foreclosure prevention program, and pushed for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to forgive mortgage …Fannie, Freddie to Get Paid for Forgiving Debt in Mortage PlBloombergWere Romney's Fannie and Freddie investments blind?CBS NewsGingrich Fights Against The Lobbyist LabelNPRBoston Globe -San Francisco Chronicleall 100 news articles »
Calif. passes new auto emission rules – Montgomery Advertiser
Calif. passes new auto emission rules – Montgomery Advertiser
Fox News
Calif. passes new auto emission rulesMontgomery AdvertiserTraffic backs up on US 101 before the start of the Memorial Day weekend in Mill Valley, Calif.
Science
Bus-sized asteroid shaves by Earth – PhysOrg.com
Bus-sized asteroid shaves by Earth – PhysOrg.com
PhysOrg.com
Bus-sized asteroid shaves by EarthPhysOrg.comThis NASA image obtained in 2009 shows a view of Earth from Apollo 17.
Asteroid Threat to Earth Sparks Global ‘NEOShield’ Project – Space.com
Asteroid Threat to Earth Sparks Global ‘NEOShield’ Project – Space.com
Telegraph.co.uk
Asteroid Threat to Earth Sparks Global 'NEOShield' ProjectSpace.comby Leonard David, SPACE.com's Space Insider Columnist They can be mean and nasty, and they can mess up our planet big time.
Alien worlds abound! NASA scope finds 26 alien planets – Fox News
Alien worlds abound! NASA scope finds 26 alien planets – Fox News
Fox News
Alien worlds abound! NASA scope finds 26 alien planetsFox NewsNASA's prolific planet-hunting spacecraft has hit the jackpot again, discovering 11 new planetary systems with 26 confirmed alien planets among them.
Solar-Storm-Fueled Auroras Make for Awesome Backyard Photography – Wired News (blog)
Solar-Storm-Fueled Auroras Make for Awesome Backyard Photography – Wired News (blog)
Wired News (blog)
Solar-Storm-Fueled Auroras Make for Awesome Backyard PhotographyWired News (blog)By Adam Mann The sun is waking up.
Robotic Russian Supply Ship Docks at Space Station – Space.com
Robotic Russian Supply Ship Docks at Space Station – Space.com
CTV.ca
Robotic Russian Supply Ship Docks at Space StationSpace.comby Tariq Malik, SPACE.com Managing Editor A robotic Russian cargo ship pulled up to the International Space Station Friday (Jan.
Tech
Jon Rubinstein Quits HP – ITProPortal
Jon Rubinstein Quits HP – ITProPortal
ITProPortal
Jon Rubinstein Quits HPITProPortalJon Rubinstein – the senior vice president for Product Innovation at HP's Personal Systems Group, has decided to part ways with the company, according to a new revelation.
Rubinstein Leaves HP – PCWorld
Rubinstein Leaves HP – PCWorld
Digitaltrends.com
Rubinstein Leaves HPPCWorldBy Nancy Gohring, IDG News Jon Rubinstein, known for his role developing the original iPod for Apple and for running Palm, has left Hewlett-Packard, where he's worked since the company's acquisition of Palm.
The human cost built into making an Apple iPad – Times of India
The human cost built into making an Apple iPad – Times of India
Fortune
The human cost built into making an Apple iPadTimes of IndiaThe explosion ripped through Building A5 on a Friday evening last May, an eruption of fire and noise that twisted metal pipes as if they were discarded straws.
Google: Users Are ‘Delighted’ With Our Search Changes (GOOG) – San Francisco Chronicle
Google: Users Are ‘Delighted’ With Our Search Changes (GOOG) – San Francisco Chronicle
Telegraph.co.uk
Google: Users Are 'Delighted' With Our Search Changes (GOOG)San Francisco ChronicleThe blogosphere's reaction to this change, which Google called Search Plus Your World, was swift, loud, and mostly negative.
Twitter’s targeted blocking tool spurs uproar – San Francisco Chronicle
Twitter’s targeted blocking tool spurs uproar – San Francisco Chronicle
Moneycontrol.com
Twitter's targeted blocking tool spurs uproarSan Francisco ChronicleTwitter Inc. has played a central communications role in protests from Egypt to Wall Street, but the microblogging service became the target of an uprising this week after announcing a new way to censor individual tweets in specific countries.Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furorThe TennesseanTwitter's country-specific blocking brings hazards and hopeComputerworldTwitter censorship policy leads to boycottmsnbc.comCNET -Montreal Gazetteall 1,347 news articles »
Health
Erin Brockovich Launches Investigation Into Tic Illness Affecting NY Teenagers – ABC News
Erin Brockovich Launches Investigation Into Tic Illness Affecting NY Teenagers – ABC News
ABC News
Erin Brockovich Launches Investigation Into Tic Illness Affecting NY TeenagersABC NewsEnvironmental activist Erin Brockovich has launched her own investigation into the mysterious illness causing facial tics and verbal outbursts among 15 teenagers in Le Roy, NY Most of the teens have been diagnosed with conversion disorder — a …Erin Brockovich, Gibbs Looking into Mystery Illness in LeRoyWGRZ-TVActivist Erin Brockovich looking into teens' mystery ailmentUSA TODAYMystery illness: More girls develop Tourette's-like ticsmsnbc.comNew York Post -Los Angeles Times -New York Daily Newsall 105 news articles »
CDC: U.S. cancer screening remains below national targets – The State Column
CDC: U.S. cancer screening remains below national targets – The State Column
USA TODAY
CDC: U.S. cancer screening remains below national targetsThe State ColumnIn a report released on Thursday, cancer screening among Americans remains lower than national targets.
Erin Brockovich to probe New York ‘mass hysteria’ case – Los Angeles Times
Erin Brockovich to probe New York ‘mass hysteria’ case – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Erin Brockovich to probe New York 'mass hysteria' caseLos Angeles TimesErin Brockovich has announced she'll be looking into an outbreak of Tourette's-like symptoms among a group of high school students in western New York, to see if they have any environmental causes.
Breast implant scandal: What went wrong? – CNN
Breast implant scandal: What went wrong? – CNN
msnbc.com
Breast implant scandal: What went wrong?CNNBy Bryony Jones, CNN Implants made by French company PIP have been found to contain industrial-grade silicone, instead of medical-grade ingredients.
Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Ethnic Groups, USA – Medical News Today
Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Ethnic Groups, USA – Medical News Today
USA TODAY
Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Ethnic Groups, USAMedical News TodayNot only are relatively few Americans screened for cancer, but there are considerable disparities between ethnic and racial groups in the country, says a new report issued by NCI (National Cancer Institute) and the CDCF (Centers for Disease Control and …CDC: Too few Americans getting screened for common cancersUSA TODAYCDC: Cancer Screening Below Target RatesWebMDCancer Screening in US Lags Behind for Asians and HispanicsBusinessWeekMedPage Today -Examiner.com -Forbesall 94 news articles »
NM
Legislative roundup, Jan. 28, 2012
Legislative roundup, Jan. 28, 2012
Paying for impeachment: The New Mexico Legislature spent more than $233,000 on impeachment proceedings for former Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr.
Bill aims to help veterans fight traumatic memories
Bill aims to help veterans fight traumatic memories
State Rep. Dianne Hamilton drove down a street in Fallujah recently, looking out from the lead tanker of a convoy of troops.
Science fare, Jan. 28, 2012
Science fare, Jan. 28, 2012
Crown of the Continent — Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park 8:30 p.m. Saturday Filmmaker John Grabowska explores Alaska’s Wrangell-St.
Health news, in brief, Jan. 29, 2012
Health news, in brief, Jan. 29, 2012
In celebration of Heart Month, the Santa Fe County Mobile Health Van will be offering free total cholesterol testing daily, throughout the month of February.
Food-service inspections, Jan. 28, 2012
Food-service inspections, Jan. 28, 2012
For the period ending Jan. 24. To file a complaint, call the New Mexico Environment Department at 827-1840.
