 The Guardian | Romney and Santorum trade barbs in Arizona debate The Guardian Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded accusations over federal spending, contraception, the bailout of the car industry and healthcare reform on Wednesday night in what may have been the last in a series of televised ... Analysis: Social issue focus may haunt GOP in fall Romney clawing his way back in Republican race Romney looks for votes and Santorum for money as they jockey for advantage in ... |
 The Hindu | Republicans voice support for arming Syria opposition Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/23/2012 08:30 At Arizona debate of US presidential candidates, Romney says support for anti-Assad forces is needed to turn Syria away from Iran; Gingrich: US allies already covertly helping to destroy Assad regime. By REUTERS MESA, Ariz. Remembering Marie Colvin, friend and intrepid war correspondent Syrian gunners pound stronghold where Marie Colvin released last dispatch American war reporter Marie Colvin killed in Syria |
 USA TODAY | 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 Lacrosse player is convicted |
 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 Week in Review February 22, 2012 Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law |
 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 |
 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 ... Deadly Car Bombings Strike Across Baghdad Early morning attacks across Baghdad kill 35 Morning Attacks Kill 31 in Baghdad |
 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 Police: 8-year-old girl shot at Wash. elementary school |
 Los Angeles Times | Christians mark Ash Wednesday with tradition and reflection Detroit Free Press By Niraj Warikoo Above: The Rev. Steven Kelly makes the sign of the cross with ashes on the forehead of Michael Brown, 28, of Southfield at St. John's Episcopal Church in Detroit. Left: Sally Timpner of Rochester Hills, from left, Phyllis Lewis of ... Episcopal priests reach out to commuters with "ashes to go" Many mark Ash Wednesday Catholics, other Christians take part in Ash Wednesday (with video) |
 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 ... Anti-American Koran demos across Afghanistan Afghans protest peacefully over Quran burnings Taliban Urge 'Beatings, Captures' Over Koran Burning |
 BusinessWeek | AP source: Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate Boston.com February 22, 2012|Jim Kuhnhenn, AP President Barack Obama is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent and wants an even lower effective rate for manufacturers, a senior administration official says, as the White House lays ... Obama plan would cut tax rates for companies, end loopholes Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law Gulf on Foreign Profits Tax Threatens Deal on Corporate Rate Cut |
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