 New York Times | Romney, Seeking Traction, Duels With Santorum New York Times MESA, Ariz. — Mitt Romney challenged Rick Santorum's credentials as a fiscal conservative in a fiercely combative debate on Wednesday, trying to redefine Mr. Santorum as part of the problem in Washington and regain his footing in the fight for the ... GOP presidential debate: Winners and Losers Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate GOP Hopefuls Vow to Fight Illegal Immigration at Arizona Debate |
 The Associated Press | Jury: 26 years total for former US lax player The Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (AP) — A jury convicted a former University of Virginia lacrosse player Wednesday of second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend in a drunken, jealous rage, rejecting a first-degree murder verdict and a possible life sentence. Jury: 26 Years Total for Former U.Va. Lax Player Ex-lacrosse player at UVA convicted of murdering Jurors getting murder case of former U.Va. player |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Republican candidates back arming Syria rebels Reuters By Tim Gaynor | MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich on Wednesday lent their support to the idea of arming the Syrian opposition in its fight to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Calls for Syrian Truce Mount Journalists' deaths prompts fresh condemnation Recalling Her Determined Daughter, a Journalist Killed in Syria |
 The Guardian | Va. Gov. McDonnell calls for amendments to ultrasound bill CBS News Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who staunchly opposes abortion rights, is objecting to a bill mandating that women receive ultrasounds before having an abortion, and has requested the bill be amended to "explicitly state that no woman in Virginia will ... Va. House scraps invasive pre-abortion requirement UPDATE 2-Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure passes Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure |
 The Hindu | Cause of Argentine train crash still unknown CBS News BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The first two cars were packed as usual for the morning rush, so tightly that people stood pressed flesh to flesh, sandwiched between bicycles and the few seats, many without so much as a strap to hold onto. Argentina: 49 dead, 600 injured in rail accident Argentine train slams into busy station, killing 49 Deadly Argentine Rail Crash Raises Outcry |
 USA TODAY | Many mark Ash Wednesday Washington Post Washington area residents attended churches and other religious services on Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. For the faithful, placing ashes on the forehead is viewed as a sign of penitence. The Rev. Emanuel Lipscomb of Zion Baptist ... Ashes mark beginning of Lent for Eastern Connecticut Christians 'Ashes to go' part of county's numerous Lenten services For many, Ash Wednesday about religion, not politics |
 Advocate.com | Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge Los Angeles Times The ruling by a US district judge was the first since the Obama administration announced a year ago that it would no longer defend a law it considers discriminatory. By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times A judge on Wednesday declared the 1996 Defense ... Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law Judge's Ruling Adds to String in Favor of Same-Sex Couples San Francisco Judge Finds DOMA Unconstitutional |
 Wall Street Journal | Resignation Sparks Australia Leadership Fight Wall Street Journal By ENDA CURRAN The surprise resignation of Kevin Rudd while on a trip to the US has opened the door for the Foreign Minister to contest Prime Minister Julia Gillard. The WSJ's Deborah Kan speaks to reporter Enda Curran. SYDNEY—Australian Prime Minister ... Australian PM Calls Leadership Vote Venting and voting won't bring Labor back to favour Gillard Calls Leadership Vote After Rudd Resigns |
 Fox News | Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law, includes jobless benefits Washington Post WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signed the payroll tax cut extension into law Wednesday, notching an election-year victory and rare bipartisan agreement in the continuing partisan battle over jobs, taxes and debt. The $143 billion measure that ... MILLER: Obama will cut taxes? Obama Proposal Gets Pushback Winners and Losers From a Tax Proposal |
 AFP | Three US lawmakers sent threatening letters AFP WASHINGTON — Several US lawmakers received threatening letters containing a harmless white powder, but the sender warned more missives including a "harmful material" could follow, a Senate official said. The news sparked alarm and served as a grim ... Congress members threatened with biological attack Congressional offices receive mailed threats Lawmakers receive threatening letters -- officials |
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