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George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder
Washington Post
CHARLOTTESVILLE — A jury here on Wednesday evening convicted George Huguely V of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of his onetime girlfriend Yeardley Love. Huguely faces up to 40 years in prison on the murder charge. In addition, he faces up to 20 ...
2nd degree murder verdict in lacrosse death trialThe Associated Press
Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley LoveBusinessWeek
Lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder in ex's slayingChicago Sun-Times
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Santorum at center stage in crucial Arizona debate
Reuters
By Steve Holland | MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - Rick Santorum finally got his chance at center stage in a debate of Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday that represented the best chance to address large numbers of voters before a pivotal period ...
Live blog: Santorum, Romney set to spar in key debateUSA TODAY
Debate is much about how Rick Santorum will handle center stageCNN
In final debate before Super Tuesday, GOP presidential hopefuls face offWashington Post
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USA TODAY

US advisers back experimental obesity pill
Reuters
By Anna Yukhananov | SILVER SPRING, Maryland (Reuters) - Experimental obesity drug Qnexa won the backing of US health advisors on Wednesday, raising hopes for approval of the first prescription weight-loss pill in 13 years. Vivus Inc's Qnexa was one of ...
If Qnexa gets the green light, who would get the drug?Los Angeles Times
Vivus Weight-Loss Pill Qnexa Wins Backing of FDA PanelSan Francisco Chronicle
FDA panel overwhelmingly backs previously rejected anti-obesity pill QnexaWashington Post
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CBS News

Syria violence intensifies amid journalist deaths
CBS News
BEIRUT - Syrian forces intensely shelled the opposition stronghold of Homs as President Bashar Assad's regime also escalated attacks on rebel bases elsewhere, with helicopter gunships strafing areas in the northwest, activists said.
Rights Groups: Syria Escalating Violent Campaign Against JournalistsVoice of America
Recalling Her Determined Daughter, a Journalist Killed in SyriaNew York Times
Syria unrest: Reporters' deaths spark Western outrageBBC News
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The Guardian

McDonnell, Virginia Republicans back off mandatory invasive ultrasounds
Washington Post
RICHMOND — A controversial bill that would require women to get an ultrasound before an abortion is now in jeopardy after Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell on Wednesday diluted the measure by making it optional in many cases.
Governor of Virginia Reverses Position on Abortion BillNew York Times
Virginia lawmakers pass revised ultrasound requirementReuters
Va. scraps invasive pre-abortion procedureUSA TODAY
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Los Angeles Times

Obama proposes cutting corporate tax rate to 28% from 35%
Los Angeles Times
The president says the corporate tax system is unfair, adding his voice to the bipartisan chorus calling for a break. But Democrats and Republicans differ sharply on the extent of the cut. "Our current corporate tax system is outdated, ...
Obama urges US corporate tax cut, closing loopholesReuters
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KIMA CBS 29

8-Year-Old Critical After Wash. School Shooting
ABC News
An 8-year-old girl was in critical condition Wednesday after she shot in the abdomen at her elementary school near Seattle, and one of her classmates was detained, authorities said Wednesday. The injured third-grader was airlifted to Seattle's ...
8-year-old in critical condition after shooting at Washington schoolFox News
Washington state third grader shoots classmateReuters
UPDATE 3-Washington state third grader shoots classmateChicago Tribune
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News10.net

Lesbian federal worker wins health benefits case
The Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that the US government cannot deny health benefits to the wife of a lesbian court employee by relying on the 1996 law that bars government recognition of same-sex unions.
Gay spouse given health benefits in US court caseReuters

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ABC News

Australian PM Calls Party Vote as Challenger Rises
ABC News
Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line Thursday, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by the premier she ousted in a Labor Party coup. But Kevin Rudd's supporters said that even if Gillard survives Monday's vote, ...
Gillard, Rudd on course for leadership showdownABC Online
Gillard Calls Australia Leadership Vote After Rudd ResignsBloomberg
Julia Gillard calls Australia leadership ballot to end 'once and for all ...Telegraph.co.uk
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AFP

Congress members threatened with biological attack
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several members of the Congress received mail threatening a biological attack and containing a suspicious powder later found to be harmless as law enforcement officials warned on Wednesday that more letters could be on their ...
Lawmakers receive threatening letters -- officialsCBS News
Powder in Letters Proves HarmlessNew York Times
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