 New York Daily News | 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 trial Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love Lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder in ex's slaying |
 CBC.ca | 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 debate Debate is much about how Rick Santorum will handle center stage In final debate before Super Tuesday, GOP presidential hopefuls face off |
 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? Vivus Weight-Loss Pill Qnexa Wins Backing of FDA Panel FDA panel overwhelmingly backs previously rejected anti-obesity pill Qnexa |
 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 Journalists Recalling Her Determined Daughter, a Journalist Killed in Syria Syria unrest: Reporters' deaths spark Western outrage |
 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 Bill Virginia lawmakers pass revised ultrasound requirement Va. scraps invasive pre-abortion procedure |
 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 loopholes Obama Tax Plan Gets Pushback Obama signs payroll tax agreement into law |
 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 school Washington state third grader shoots classmate UPDATE 3-Washington state third grader shoots classmate |
 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 case |
 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 showdown Gillard Calls Australia Leadership Vote After Rudd Resigns Julia Gillard calls Australia leadership ballot to end 'once and for all ... |
 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 -- officials Powder in Letters Proves Harmless Congressional offices receive threatening letters, suspicious powder found not ... |
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