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Russia, China veto at UN despite outrage over Syrian assault on restive city – Washington Post
CTV.ca Russia, China veto at UN despite outrage over Syrian assault on restive cityWashington PostBEIRUT — Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by President Bashar Assad's forces. Activists said more than …France, partners... »
Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late Sunday – Washington Post
CBC.ca Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late SundayWashington PostATHENS, Greece — Greece is under heavy pressure from its creditors to implement further austerity and structural measures if it wants to get a second, €130 billion ($171 billion) bailout, and avoid bankruptcy. Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said …Greece says faces 24-hour... »
Team Heather hopes to move past Komen flap, continue fundraising – Washington Post
ABC News Team Heather hopes to move past Komen flap, continue fundraisingWashington PostHeather Gardner Starcher died before Facebook was born. But if she had lived, her brother says she would have spent these last few days furiously writing on her wall, telling people to calm down. She would have chastised those who cheered the... »
Entertainment world left to idolize NFL’s singular appeal to television viewers – Washington Post
BBC Sport Entertainment world left to idolize NFL's singular appeal to television viewersWashington PostNEW YORK — The biggest of stars is off to a slow start this season. “American Idol,” that reliable ratings juggernaut, had a drop in viewership of more than 15 percent for its first two episodes back, underscoring how rough it... »
Patriots, Giants kickers wandered onto their Super Bowl paths – Washington Post
BBC Sport Patriots, Giants kickers wandered onto their Super Bowl pathsWashington PostINDIANAPOLIS — Call them accidental Superheroes in the making. Or, if they miss, Super-something-elses. Both Super Bowl kickers have taken uncommon paths to the title game, essentially stumbling into a job that often decides titles and legacies for …Bill Belichick, team rested and... »
Unemployment report: January job gains have economists rethinking outlooks – Washington Post
The Guardian Unemployment report: January job gains have economists rethinking outlooksWashington PostAn unexpectedly rosy jobs report set off a chain reaction Friday, upending economists' gloomy predictions for the coming year, leading to a surge on Wall Street and potentially boggling the political calculus of the 2012 presidential campaigns.Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Altering Face... »
Susan G. Komen foundation revises policy that barred Planned Parenthood funding – Washington Post
The Guardian Susan G. Komen foundation revises policy that barred Planned Parenthood fundingWashington PostCaught in a maelstrom of public reaction to its decision to cease funding Planned Parenthood, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation announced Friday that it would reverse course. Komen will no longer bar organizations that are under government …Komen... »
Abducted female tourists released in Egypt – Washington Post
Ynetnews Abducted female tourists released in EgyptWashington PostCAIRO — Two female American tourists were released Friday night, hours after masked gunmen kidnapped them on the road that leads to St. Catherine's Monastery, a historic landmark in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, a military official said.Egyptian kidnappers reportedly free 2 American touristsFox NewsKidnapping of US tourists is... »
Komen Foundation revises funding policy – Washington Post
The Guardian Komen Foundation revises funding policyWashington PostThe Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced Friday that it would revise a new policy that barred the organization from funding Planned Parenthood, a move that had thrust the cancer foundation into a national controversy.Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood fundingLos Angeles TimesKomen reverses... »
Patriots six-time Pro Bowl RG Brian Waters finally gets to play in the Super Bowl – Washington Post
Globe and Mail Patriots six-time Pro Bowl RG Brian Waters finally gets to play in the Super BowlWashington PostINDIANAPOLIS — Leaving the Kansas City Chiefs is the best thing to happen to Brian Waters in his 12 years in the NFL. Waters signed with the Patriots before the season after toiling 11 years in... »