Thursday, February 28, 2013

01-Mar-2013 08:07

Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn California same-sex marriage ban - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-urges-supreme-court-to-overturn-calif-same-sex-marriage-ban/2013/02/28/519b0d18-81ec-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

GI pleads guilty in WikiLeaks case, faces 20 years - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22686123/manning-tell-judge-about-wikileaks-disclosures

Bangladesh death sentence sparks deadly protests - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/28/bangladesh-death-sentence-deadly-protests

Harlem Shake reaches new heights -- and feds are not amused - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/01/travel/harlem-shake-faa/index.html

US stares down start of steep "automatic" budget cuts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/01/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE91P0W220130301

Dennis Rodman meets with Kim Jong-un - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/50998284/

Views from Castel Gandolfo: 'a new era is coming' - euronews :: http://www.euronews.com/2013/03/01/views-from-castel-gandolfo-a-new-era-is-coming/

Eastleigh by-election: Ukip inflicts major setback on David Cameron - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9901730/Eastleigh-by-election-Ukip-inflicts-major-setback-on-David-Cameron.html

Frustration forces Western shift on Syria - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21621691

Woodward/White House dust-up hits DC - MSNBC :: http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/28/woodwardwhite-house-dust-up-hits-dc/

01-Mar-2013 07:06

Woodward vs. White House: Washington at its weirdest - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/woodward-vs-white-house-washington-at-its-weirdest/2013/02/28/d3f707fc-81ed-11e2-8074-b26a871b165a_story.html

It's a Worldwide Dance Craze, but It's Not the Real Harlem Shake - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/nyregion/behind-harlem-shake-craze-a-dance-thats-over-a-decade-old.html?pagewanted%3Dall

GI pleads guilty in WikiLeaks case, faces 20 years - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22686123/manning-tell-judge-about-wikileaks-disclosures

Sulu Sultan's brother says shots fired at them - The Star Online :: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file%3D/2013/3/1/nation/20130301120129%26sec%3Dnation

White House wants Prop. 8 overturned - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/White-House-wants-Prop-8-overturned-4318532.php

Sequester: What was the point? - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57571956/sequester-what-was-the-point/

Pope Benedict XVI has removed the fisherman's ring, goes into retirement - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/pope-benedict-xvi-has-removed-the-fishermans-ring-goes-into-retirement/story-e6frg6so-1226588085782

Frustration forces Western shift on Syria - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21621691

Bangladesh war crimes verdict sparks deadly clashes - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21623170

Tensions Rising With North Korea, but Dennis Rodman Is There - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/sports/basketball/dennis-rodman-arrives-in-north-korea-for-tour.html

01-Mar-2013 06:05

Bradley Manning pleads guilty to some charges in WikiLeaks case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-manning-hearing-20130301,0,3393041.story

US pledges food and medicine for Syrian rebels - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-pledges-food-and-medicine-for-syrian-rebels/2013/02/28/c124f174-81df-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

It's a Worldwide Dance Craze, but It's Not the Real Harlem Shake - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/nyregion/behind-harlem-shake-craze-a-dance-thats-over-a-decade-old.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Woodward Is New Hero for the Right (Yes, Really) - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/business/media/woodward-clashes-with-white-house-and-conservatives-take-note.html

President Obama calls for US Supreme Court to strike down California's gay ... - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/samesexmarriage/ci_22691210/president-obama-calls-u-s-supreme-court-strike

Discord Remains at Vatican as Pope Benedict Departs - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

Groupon ousts CEO - stock rises - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Groupon-ousts-CEO-stock-rises-4318887.php

Gwen Moore celebrates House vote to renew Violence Against Women Act - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :: http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/gwen-moore-celebrates-house-vote-to-renew-violence-against-women-act-p78vico-194098781.html

White House to enact sequester cuts Friday, amid questions over impact - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/01/white-house-to-enact-sequester-cuts-friday-amid-questions-over-impact/

01-Mar-2013 05:04

It's a Worldwide Dance Craze, but It's Not the Real Harlem Shake - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/nyregion/behind-harlem-shake-craze-a-dance-thats-over-a-decade-old.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Bob Woodward To Hannity: I Never Called WH Email A 'Threat,' But It Was A ... - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/28/bob-woodward-hannity-white-house-threat_n_2785739.html?utm_hp_ref%3Dmedia

President Obama calls for US Supreme Court to strike down California's gay ... - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/samesexmarriage/ci_22691210/president-obama-calls-u-s-supreme-court-strike

Discord Remains at Vatican as Pope Benedict Departs - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

GI pleads guilty in WikiLeaks case, faces 20 years - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22686123/manning-tell-judge-about-wikileaks-disclosures

Boehner Halts Talks on Cuts; GOP Cheers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/house-republicans-cheer-boehners-refusal-to-negotiate-on-cuts.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Gwen Moore celebrates House vote to renew Violence Against Women Act - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :: http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/gwen-moore-celebrates-house-vote-to-renew-violence-against-women-act-p78vico-194098781.html

Frustration forces Western shift on Syria - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21621691

Openly Gay Mayoral Candidate In Mississippi Found Dead - WBAA :: http://wbaa.org/post/openly-gay-mayoral-candidate-mississippi-found-dead

Vegas Strip shooting suspect arrested in Los Angeles - Truckee Times :: http://www.rgj.com/viewart/20130228/NEWS07/302280048/Vegas-Strip-shooting-suspect-arrested-Los-Angeles

01-Mar-2013 04:03

Woodward vs. White House: Washington at its weirdest - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/woodward-vs-white-house-washington-at-its-weirdest/2013/02/28/d3f707fc-81ed-11e2-8074-b26a871b165a_story.html

Domestic Violence Law Clears House, in Victory for Obama - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/congress-passes-reauthorization-of-violence-against-women-act.html?pagewanted%3Dall

US Steps Up Aid to Syrian Opposition, Pledging $60 Million - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/middleeast/us-pledges-60-million-to-syrian-opposition.html

Mississippi Mayoral Candidate Found Dead - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/marco-mcmillian-mississippi-mayoral-candidate-found-dead.html

Las Vegas shooting, crash suspect nabbed week later in LA - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/justice/nevada-las-vegas-suspect/index.html

Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn California same-sex marriage ban - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-urges-supreme-court-to-overturn-calif-same-sex-marriage-ban/2013/02/28/519b0d18-81ec-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Many Steps to Be Taken When 'Sequester' Is Law - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/many-steps-to-be-taken-when-sequester-is-law.html

Groupon Dismisses Chief After a Dismal Quarter - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/technology/groupon-dismisses-its-chief-andrew-mason.html

Soldier Admits Providing Files to WikiLeaks - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/bradley-manning-admits-giving-trove-of-military-data-to-wikileaks.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Discord Remains at Vatican as Pope Benedict Departs - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

01-Mar-2013 03:02

Woodward: I never called it a threat - Politico (blog) :: http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/02/woodgate-cont-158193.html

Ammar Harris arrested over Las Vegas shooting and crash - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21625414

Domestic Violence Law Clears House, in Victory for Obama - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/congress-passes-reauthorization-of-violence-against-women-act.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Competing sequestration bills fail in Senate - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/harry-reid-says-its-still-not-too-late-to-avert-sequester/2013/02/28/d252595e-81b8-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Struggling Groupon Ousts Its Quirky CEO - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324662404578332084043537590.html

Obama Urges End to Gay Ban - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323293704578332770841357016.html

Benedict Formally Ends His Papacy, Leaving Vatican - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

Army Private Admits Giving Military Files to WikiLeaks - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/bradley-manning-admits-giving-trove-of-military-data-to-wikileaks.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Syrian war is everybody's problem - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/opinion/ghitis-syria/

01-Mar-2013 02:01

Facebook Buys Digital-Ad Service From Microsoft - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323978104578332700347501098.html

Woodward vs. White House: Washington at its weirdest - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/woodward-vs-white-house-washington-at-its-weirdest/2013/02/28/d3f707fc-81ed-11e2-8074-b26a871b165a_story.html

Las Vegas Strip shooting suspect is a pimp - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/las-vegas-shooting-suspect-pimp.html

Pope leaves behind a spiritual, but controversial legacy - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57571953/pope-leaves-behind-a-spiritual-but-controversial-legacy/

Cuts Roll In as Time Runs Out - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478304578332543799317924.html

Groupon's fired CEO Mason: the high and lowlights - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/01/groupon-mason-ceo-idUSL1N0BSLBO20130301

Obama urges court to overturn gay marriage ban - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/president/candidates/obama/2013/02/28/obama-urge-court-overturn-gay-marriage-ban/6StNzvuf1m4M8lK5LehkeO/story.html

Violence Against Women Act passed by House, sent to Obama for signature - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/violence-against-women-act-passed-by-house-sent-to-obama-for-signature/2013/02/28/c540f058-81b4-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Michelle Obama Thanks Big Business in Wall Street Journal - New York Magazine :: http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/02/michelle-obama-thanks-big-business-in-wsj.html

01-Mar-2013 01:00

Journalist Bob Woodward caught in crossfire with White House - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-fiscal-woodward-obama-idUSBRE91R1N220130228

House passes Violence Against Women Act after GOP version defeated - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/politics/violence-against-women/index.html

Facebook Buys Digital-Ad Service From Microsoft - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323978104578332700347501098.html

Groupon CEO Andrew Mason ousted; shares jump - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-mason-out-at-groupon-shares-jump-20130228,0,7330802.story

Obama urges court to overturn gay marriage ban - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/president/candidates/obama/2013/02/28/obama-urge-court-overturn-gay-marriage-ban/6StNzvuf1m4M8lK5LehkeO/story.html

Bradley Manning pleads guilty to 11 charges in WikiLeaks case - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/us/manning-plea/

Catholics flock to St Patrick's Cathedral in New York to say farewell to pope - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/28/catholics-st-patricks-cathedral-pope

Suspect in Las Vegas shooting, crash arrested in LA, sources say - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/suspect-in-las-vegas-strip-shooting-arrested-in-la-police-say.html

Fox News Poll: Voters say sequester needed because Congress can't make cuts - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/28/fox-news-poll-voters-say-sequester-needed-because-congress-cant-make-cuts/

28-Feb-2013 23:59

Nike joins Michelle Obama for physical activity initiative - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/02/28/nike-joins-michelle-obama-for-physical-activity-initiative/

Benedict Formally Ends His Papacy, Leaving Vatican - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

House Sends Violence Against Women Act to President's Desk - ABC News (blog) :: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/02/house-passes-violence-against-womens-act-on-to-presidents-desk/

Woodward/White House dust-up hits DC - MSNBC :: http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/28/woodwardwhite-house-dust-up-hits-dc/

What Happens to Groupon After Andrew Mason? - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/02/28/what-happens-to-groupon-after-andrew-mason/

Las Vegas suspect apprehended in LA - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/justice/nevada-las-vegas-suspect/

Obama to oppose state ban on gay marriage - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/28/obama-gay-marriage-lesbian-proposition-california-supreme-court/1953557/

Senate blocks sequester replacement plans - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57571925/senate-blocks-sequester-replacement-plans/

GI admits leaks, accuses military of 'bloodlust' - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iCFJSn13_vj8C_JF27EJyyJHgtVA?docId%3D6582feb6979c4f3690e3d1d72ae55fac

28-Feb-2013 22:58

Pistorius case, dragged man video expose chronic misconduct of South African ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/pistorius-case-dragged-man-video-expose-chronic-misconduct-of-south-african-police-force/2013/02/28/8f9d4a26-81d4-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

Brekkie Wrap: Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong-Un become best buds as Pope ... - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/brekkie-wrap-dennis-rodman-and-kim-jong-un-become-best-buds-as-pope-retires/story-e6frg6n6-1226588073264

Venezuela's Chavez clings to life, vice president says - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/28/17133991-venezuelas-chavez-clings-to-life-vice-president-says?lite

Biden thanks GOP adversary for not blocking VAWA - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/28/biden-thanks-cator-vawa/1954565/

Bradley Manning enters pleas, says he leaked US documents to 'spark ... debate ... - NBCNews.com :: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/28/17132690-bradley-manning-enters-pleas-says-he-leaked-us-documents-to-spark-debate-on-wars?lite

Blame game gets louder with budget cuts looking inevitable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE91P0W220130228

US to Urge Justices to End California Gay Marriage Ban - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/administration-to-urge-justices-to-overturn-a-gay-marriage-ban.html

Bob Woodward vs. the White House: Who's right in 'sequester' smackdown? (+ ... - Christian Science Monitor (blog) :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Wire/2013/0228/Bob-Woodward-vs.-the-White-House-Who-s-right-in-sequester-smackdown-video

Judiciary Panel Delays Work on Gun Bills - Roll Call :: http://www.rollcall.com/news/judiciary_panel_delays_work_on_gun_bills-222741-1.html

Benedict Formally Ends His Papacy, Leaving Vatican - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

28-Feb-2013 21:57

Mississippi mayoral candidate Marco McMillian found dead, being investigated ... - TheCelebrityCafe.com :: http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/02/mississippi-mayoral-candidate-marco-mcmillian-found-dead-being-investigated-homicide

Rodman tells Kim Jong Un he has 'friend for life' - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/RestOfAsia/Rodman-tells-Kim-Jong-Un-he-has-friend-for-life/Article1-1019098.aspx

Economy barely expands in fourth quarter, brighter days ahead - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-gdp-idUSBRE91R0PU20130228

Man dragged by South Africa police dies in custody - TVNZ :: http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/man-dragged-south-africa-police-dies-in-custody-5356874

The Obama White House and the media - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2013/02/28/obama-white-house-and-the-media-an-integrity-problem/

Domestic Violence Law Clears House, in Victory for Obama - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/congress-passes-reauthorization-of-violence-against-women-act.html

Army Private Admits Giving Military Files to WikiLeaks - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/bradley-manning-admits-giving-trove-of-military-data-to-wikileaks.html

Sequestration: Senate fails in last-chance bid to avoid sequester - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/sequestration-senate-bills-fail-as-cuts-looms-88256.html

Obama to urge high court to allow California gay marriage: official - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-court-gaymarriage-idUSBRE91Q0IG20130228?feedType%3DRSS%26feedName%3DdomesticNews

Benedict's Rare, but Not Unprecedented, Decision - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/benedict-xvi-not-the-first-pope-to-resign/1612753.html

28-Feb-2013 20:56

Homicide suspected in Miss. candidate's death - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/27/3257635/homicide-suspected-in-miss-candidates.html

Rodman tells Kim Jong Un he has 'friend for life' - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/RestOfAsia/Rodman-tells-Kim-Jong-Un-he-has-friend-for-life/Article1-1019098.aspx

US Steps Up Aid to Syrian Opposition, Pledging $60 Million - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/middleeast/us-pledges-60-million-to-syrian-opposition.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Former Clinton aide, columnist joins Woodward in claiming White House threat - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/28/white-house-denies-staffer-threatened-watergate-journalist-woodward/

White House and GOP set to let sequester deadline expire without deal - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/28/sequester-deadline-republicans-white-house

Clint Eastwood to Supreme Court: Drop California's ban on same-sex marriage - NBCNews.com :: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/28/17132601-clint-eastwood-to-supreme-court-drop-californias-ban-on-same-sex-marriage?lite

House passes Violence Against Women Act re-authorization, Obama will sign - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57571858-504083/house-passes-violence-against-women-act-re-authorization-obama-will-sign/

Benedict XVI Formally Ends His Papacy and Leaves Vatican - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

Bradley Manning enters guilty pleas in WikiLeaks case - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57571812/bradley-manning-enters-guilty-pleas-in-wikileaks-case/

Stocks rise on retail gains, home sale surge - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/business/18509823-420/stock-futures-edge-up-bernanke-back-before-congress.html

28-Feb-2013 19:55

Homicide suspected in death of Mississippi mayor candidate - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-crime-mississippi-idUSBRE91R08X20130228

South Africa: Police watchdog investigates death of man who had been dragged ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/526f7ab5427a46adaad017429b4c9362/AF-South-Africa-Man-Dragged

Corporate America Weighs In on Treatment of Gay Couples - New York Times (blog) :: http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/corporate-america-weighs-in-on-treatment-of-gay-couples/

US Steps Up Aid to Syrian Opposition, Pledging $60 Million - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/middleeast/us-pledges-60-million-to-syrian-opposition.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Congress sends Violence Against Women Act to Obama - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/28/violence-against-women-congress-obama/1953527/

Media, others tweet on Bob Woodward - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/media-others-tweet-on-bob-woodward-88234.html

Dennis Rodman to N. Korean leader: 'You have a friend for life' - CTV News :: http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/dennis-rodman-to-n-korean-leader-you-have-a-friend-for-life-1.1175494

Bradley Manning enters guilty pleas in WikiLeaks case - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57571812/bradley-manning-enters-guilty-pleas-in-wikileaks-case/

Benedict Departs Vatican, Pledges Obedience to Next Pope - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/benedict-to-bid-goodbye-fly-to-papal-retreat/1612318.html

Draghi, in First Remarks Since Italy Vote, Holds Governments to Task - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323293704578330452367439868.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

28-Feb-2013 18:54

US Economy Expands at Weakest Pace Since 2011 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2013/02/28/us-economy-expands-at-weakest-pace-since-2011/

Voting Rights Act case: Supreme Court questioning is lively, pointed - MinnPost.com :: http://www.minnpost.com/christian-science-monitor/2013/02/voting-rights-act-case-supreme-court-questioning-lively-pointed

Corporate America Weighs In on Treatment of Gay Couples - New York Times (blog) :: http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/corporate-america-weighs-in-on-treatment-of-gay-couples/

Bradley Manning enters guilty pleas in WikiLeaks case - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57571812/bradley-manning-enters-guilty-pleas-in-wikileaks-case/

One day to cuts: What's Congress doing? - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/politics/congress-cuts-countdown/index.html

Congress sends Violence Against Women Act to Obama - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/28/violence-against-women-congress-obama/1953527/

Pope Benedict XVI leaves Vatican for final time ahead of resignation - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/02/28/benedict-begins-final-day-as-pope-before-retiring/

Lanny Davis: Gene Sperling 'should know better' - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/lanny-davis-gene-sperling-should-know-better-88239.html?hp%3Dl12

US to Provide Food, Medicine to Syrian Fighters - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324662404578331821923283706.html

Piercings and all, Rodman worms his way into NKorea in flamboyant bid for ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/piercings-and-all-rodman-worms-his-way-into-nkorea-in-flamboyant-bid-for-basketball-diplomacy/2013/02/26/98b044be-8077-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

28-Feb-2013 17:53

Newtown dad weeps at Senate hearing on gun ban - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/NEWS07/130227081/Newtown-dad-weeps-at-Senate-hearing-on-gun-ban

Obama administration nearing deadline for weighing in on Supreme Court gay ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/obama-administration-nearing-deadline-for-weighing-in-on-supreme-court-gay-marriage-case/2013/02/28/09e6d882-817c-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

Revised GDP Figure Shows Growth - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/gdp-report-shows-us-economy-grew-01-percent/story?id%3D18617602

South Africa Probes Death of Man Lashed to Police Van - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/south-africa-probes-death-of-man-lashed-to-police-van.html

North Korea's Kim Watches Basketball With NBA's Rodman - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/north-koreas-kim-watches-basketball-with-nbas-rodman/1612579.html

Bradley Manning pleads guilty to leaking secret government documents - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-pn-bradley-manning-pleads-guilty-20130228,0,5930297.story

Media, others tweet on Bob Woodward - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/media-others-tweet-on-bob-woodward-88234.html?hp%3Dr2

After Pledging Loyalty to Successor, Pope Leaves Vatican - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

Google exec calls smartphones 'emasculating': The fallout - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/article/index/240750/google-exec-calls-smartphones-emasculating-the-fallout

US Steps Up Aid to Syrian Opposition, Pledging $60 Million - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/middleeast/us-pledges-60-million-to-syrian-opposition.html

28-Feb-2013 16:52

Obama nears deadline on gay marriage decision - WLOS :: http://www.wlos.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/36eb5a46-www.wlos.com.shtml

Handcuffed to a police van and dragged away to his death: Horrific fate of driver ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2285780/Handcuffed-police-van-dragged-away-death-Horrific-fate-driver-arrested-parking-dispute.html?ito%3Dfeeds-newsxml

Jobless claims improve unexpectedly, near five-year low - MSNBC (blog) :: http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/02/28/17131846-jobless-claims-improve-unexpectedly-near-five-year-low?lite

Economy barely expands in fourth quarter - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-gdp-idUSBRE91R0PU20130228

Kerry pledges $60 million in aid to Syrian opposition forces - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-kerry-aide-to-syrian-opposition-forces-20130228,0,2455385.story

Bangladesh Ruling Leads to Deadly Riots - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324662404578331551252055288.html

Voting Rights Act may not be fair, some Supreme Court justices say - Greenville News :: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130228/NEWS09/302270087/Voting-Rights-Act-may-not-fair-some-Supreme-Court-justices-say

Bob Woodward: White House threatened me - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/02/28/bob-woodward-white-house-threatened-me/

Assault weapons proposal delayed - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/gun-control-markup-delayed-88232.html

On Final Day as Pope, Benedict Pledges Loyalty to Successor - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html?pagewanted%3Dall

28-Feb-2013 15:51

Death Sentence for Bangladesh Islamist Sparks Fatal Clashes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/bangladesh-sentences-islamist-leader-to-death-amid-dhaka-protest.html

North Korean leader, NBA star watch hoops together - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/world/asia/north-korea-kim-rodman/index.html

South Africa shock as 'police dragging' video man dies - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21618985

Pope Benedict XVI begins final day as pontiff - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57571746/pope-benedict-xvi-begins-final-day-as-pontiff/

Voting Law Decision Could Sharply Limit Scrutiny of Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/politics/voting-law-decision-could-sharply-limit-scrutiny-of-rules.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Same-sex marriage: Field Poll finds California voters now strongly support gay ... - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/samesexmarriage/ci_22687258/same-sex-marriage-field-poll-finds-california-voters

Bob Woodward Emails Show White House 'Threat' Was Not So Threatening - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/28/bob-woodward-emails-white-house-threat_n_2781052.html

Syria rebels to get direct non-lethal support from US for 1st time, Secretary Kerry ... - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57571757/syria-rebels-to-get-direct-non-lethal-support-from-u.s-for-1st-time-secretary-kerry-announces/

Economy barely expands in fourth quarter - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-gdp-idUSBRE91R0PU20130228

Despite emotional hearing, weapons ban given little chance of passing - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/27/politics/assault-weapons-ban/

28-Feb-2013 14:50

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Private Mission to Mars in 2018: Who Should Go? - Space.com :: http://www.space.com/19998-inspiration-mars-mission-married-crew.html

Benedict XVI pledges loyalty in final hours as pope - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/02/28/pope-benedict-final-day/1953089/

Can Thai peace talks with rebels succeed? - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21613811

US announces expanded battlefield aid to Syrian rebels, but not arms - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/us-announces-expanded-battlefield-aid-to-syrian-rebels/2013/02/28/f0a32414-819b-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

South Africa shock as 'police dragging' video man dies - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21617885

Gun-Control Advocates Began 2013 With Plenty of Momentum. Is It Fading? - National Journal :: http://www.nationaljournal.com/domesticpolicy/gun-control-advocates-began-2013-with-plenty-of-momentum-is-it-fading-20130227

'Cannibal cop' emails read aloud in trial - UPI.com :: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/02/28/Cannibal-cop-emails-read-aloud-in-trial/UPI-33241362056946/?spt%3Dhs%26or%3Dtn

White House denies staffer threatened Watergate journalist Woodward - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/28/white-house-denies-staffer-threatened-watergate-journalist-woodward/

Bankers Decry EU Bonus Rules - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324662404578331883821167960.html

28-Feb-2013 13:49

Many Emails in Case Seen as 'Fantasy' - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323978104578330802056225858.html

Thailand agrees to peace talks with Muslim militants based in Malaysia to ease ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/thailand-agrees-to-peace-talks-with-muslim-militants-based-in-malaysia-to-end-unrest-in-south/2013/02/27/f27519d8-8159-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

Outrage as South African police drag handcuffed man behind van - The Times (subscription) :: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/africa/article3701786.ece?CMP%3DOTH-gnws-standard-2013_02_28

Bob Woodward, Obama Aide Spar, Causing Confusion Over Definition Of 'Regret' - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/27/woodward-obama-aide_n_2778007.html

Senate approves Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary - Jewish Telegraphic Agency :: http://www.jta.org/news/article/2013/02/28/3120696/senate-approves-jack-lew-as-treasury-secretary

Pope Benedict XVI begins final day as pontiff - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57571746/pope-benedict-xvi-begins-final-day-as-pontiff/

David Cameron: EU banker bonus caps 'must allow banks to succeed in UK' - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/9899775/David-Cameron-EU-banker-bonus-caps-must-allow-banks-to-succeed-in-UK.html

US will give Syrian rebels medical, food aid, not arms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-syria-crisis-us-idUSBRE91R0KM20130228

Police Officials, Republicans Clash on Assault Weapon Ban - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-27/police-officials-republicans-clash-on-assault-weapon-ban.html

TED 2013: Sergey Brin talks Google Glass - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ted-2013-sergey-brin-google-glass-20130227,0,2030053.story

28-Feb-2013 12:48

Defense presses FBI agent on where fantasy ends and reality begins in NY ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/defense-presses-fbi-agent-on-where-fantasy-ends-and-reality-begins-in-ny-cannibalism-case/2013/02/28/dcc97bc0-817b-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

Report: US helping to train Syrian opposition - Jerusalem Post :: http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id%3D304872

Sequestration looms - but when will the hurt feel real? - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57571722/sequestration-looms-but-when-will-the-hurt-feel-real/

Would Anthony Kennedy Uphold The Voting Rights Act? - TPM :: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/02/anthony-kennedy-voting-rights-act.php

Islamic Leader Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/asia/islamic-leader-sentenced-to-death-in-bangladesh.html

On Final Day as Pope, Benedict Pledges Loyalty to Successor - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/world/europe/pope-benedict-xvi.html

London mayor says EU bank bonus cap helps New York, Singapore - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-eu-bonus-london-idUSBRE91R0HK20130228

Man dragged by SA police van - ITV News :: http://www.itv.com/news/story/2013-02-28/man-dragged-by-sa-police-van/

Police Officials, Republicans Clash on Assault Weapon Ban - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-27/police-officials-republicans-clash-on-assault-weapon-ban.html

Body of Murdered Gay Mayoral Candidate Found in Mississippi - Advocate.com :: http://www.advocate.com/crime/2013/02/27/body-murdered-gay-mayoral-candidate-found-mississippi

28-Feb-2013 11:47

Apple CEO Tim Cook on 2012: 'We had the mother of all years' - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-ceo-tim-cook-2012-20130227,0,7645602.story

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Jamaat leader to death in war crimes trial - Newstrack India :: http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/02/28/270-Bangladesh-tribunal-sentences-Jamaat-leader-to-death-in-war-crimes-trial.html

Thailand Agrees to Hold Talks with Muslim Insurgent Group - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/thailand-agrees-to-hold-talks-with-muslim-insurgent-group/1612334.html

Report: US helping to train Syrian opposition - Jerusalem Post :: http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id%3D304872

Newtown Dad's Tearful Senate Plea for Assault Weapons Ban - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/newtown-dads-tearful-senate-plea-assault-weapons-ban/story?id%3D18609691

Senate Confirms Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary - Accounting Today :: http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Senate-Confirms-Jack-Lew-Treasury-Secretary-65864-1.html

Sequestration is here to stay - The Hill :: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/285419-sequester-here-to-stay

Benedict XVI marks last day as pope - CNN International :: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/28/world/europe/vatican-pope-resignation/?hpt%3Dhp_t1

Citing fiscal crunch, the government releases "several hundred" detained ... - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/02/26/citing-fiscal-crunch-the-government-releases-detained-immigrants/

28-Feb-2013 10:46

US Senate approves Lew as Treasury chief - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-congress-lew-idUSBRE91P0KV20130228

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Bloomberg Goes to Washington to Push Gun Laws, but Senate Has Other Ideas - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/bloomberg-goes-to-washington-to-push-gun-laws-but-senate-has-other-ideas.html

White House Says It Was Not Involved in Detainee Release - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/white-house-says-it-was-not-involved-in-detainee-release.html

Thailand, Muslim Militants Agree to Peace Talks - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/thailand-eyes-peace-talks-southern-insurgents-18605520

Senate Democrats and GOP to stage votes on rival plans to address automatic ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/with-budget-cuts-imminent-congress-turning-to-avoiding-government-shutdown-in-less-than-month/2013/02/27/b0aa0258-8144-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_story.html

Bangladesh Sentences War Criminal to Death - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/bangladesh-sentences-war-criminal-to-death/1612323.html

Western governments to discuss military assistance to Syrian rebels: source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-syria-crisis-support-idUSBRE91R0CJ20130228

cardinal criticises Benedict XVI on last day - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/9899221/Pope-resignation-cardinal-criticises-Benedict-XVI-on-last-day.html

Arias resumes testimony after grueling 11th day - NewsOK.com :: http://newsok.com/arias-resumes-testimony-after-grueling-11th-day/article/feed/506448?custom_click%3Dpod_headline_usnational-news

28-Feb-2013 09:45

Heartbroken Newtown father calls for assault weapons ban - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-assault-weapon-ban-hearing-20130227,0,6195837.story

Jesse Jackson Jr. led the path for the new Rosa Parks statue - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/18522006-452/jesse-jackson-jr-led-the-path-for-the-new-rosa-parks-statue.html

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Couple wanted for 501 day journey to Mars - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21612352

Knicks overcome Curry's 54 points - Philadelphia Inquirer :: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20130228_NBA_Report.html

Sequester budget cuts: America's grim fairy tale - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21610385

European Union Agrees on Plan to Cap Banker Bonuses - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/business/global/european-union-agrees-on-plan-to-cap-banker-bonuses.html

Report: US training Syrian rebels - Ynetnews :: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4350608,00.html

Benedict XVI begins final day as Pope at Vatican - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21612229

White House: Release of illegal immigrants not our call - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/02/27/illegal-immigrants-released-sequester/1951579/

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

28-Feb-2013 08:44

Caesars Looks to Cash In on Its Online-Gambling Chip - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323293704578330372472622146.html

White House Says It Was Not Involved in Detainee Release - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/white-house-says-it-was-not-involved-in-detainee-release.html

US, Europe Move to Expand Role in Syrian Conflict - TIME :: http://world.time.com/2013/02/27/kerry-in-france-looks-at-next-steps-on-syria/

Gun control bill elicits emotional remarks - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Gun-control-bill-elicits-emotional-remarks-4315045.php

The Supreme Court takes up the Voting Right Act - Detroit Free Press (blog) :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130228/BLOG24/130228003/Mike-Thompson-The-Supreme-Court-takes-up-the-Voting-Right-Act

Republican losses obscure US drift to right - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gsoE1FlazotZwFbsGTOvw1-qB4PQ?docId%3Df85b3eb8cc3148859efb6ad1c988ad21

Couple wanted for 501 day journey to Mars - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/21612352

Knicks overcome Curry's 54 points - Philadelphia Inquirer :: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20130228_NBA_Report.html

Statue at US Capitol honors Rosa Parks - azcentral.com :: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/20130227statue-us-capitol-honors-rosa-parks.html

Pope legacy: Teacher who returned to church roots - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Pope-legacy-Teacher-who-returned-to-church-roots-4313563.php

28-Feb-2013 07:43

Jesse Jackson Jr. led the path for the new Rosa Parks statue - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/18522006-452/jesse-jackson-jr-led-the-path-for-the-new-rosa-parks-statue.html

Senate confirms Jack Lew as Treasury secretary - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/senate-confirms-lew-as-treasury-secretary/2013/02/27/92db3366-80f7-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

White House Says It Was Not Involved in Detainee Release - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/white-house-says-it-was-not-involved-in-detainee-release.html

US, Europe Move to Expand Role in Syrian Conflict - TIME :: http://world.time.com/2013/02/27/kerry-in-france-looks-at-next-steps-on-syria/

Republicans Join Obama in Seeking the Bright Side of Cuts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/republicans-join-obama-in-seeking-the-bright-side-of-cuts.html

Supreme Court examines Voting Rights Act: Is it still needed? Fair to states? - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/washington/20130227-supreme-court-examines-voting-rights-act-is-it-still-needed-fair-to-states.ece

Gun control bill elicits emotional remarks - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Gun-control-bill-elicits-emotional-remarks-4315045.php

Knicks overcome Curry's 54 to beat Warriors - U.S. News & World Report :: http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2013/02/28/knicks-overcome-currys-54-to-beat-warriors

Benedict XVI enters last day as pope - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/world/europe/vatican-pope-resignation/

Christie Says He'll Take US Money to Expand Medicaid - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/nyregion/christie-backs-medicaid-help-from-federal-government.html

28-Feb-2013 06:42

Federal budget cuts free illegal immigrants from detention - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57571706/federal-budget-cuts-free-illegal-immigrants-from-detention/

Civil rights legend Rosa Parks honored with US Capitol statue - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rosa-parks-honored-with-capitol-statue/2013/02/27/625cf37e-8100-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Father of slain Newtown child weeps at Senate gun hearing - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21610903

Gov. Christie tells 2nd grader best part of job - 7Online.com :: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section%3Dnews/local/new_jersey%26id%3D9010117

Senate confirms Lew as Treasury secretary - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2013/02/28/senate-confirms-lew-treasury-secretary/i0mw0Vt14jK8vgM6MJ30IJ/story.html

Taking a dip in the wake of a shark attack - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D1%26objectid%3D10868362

Justices voice skepticism of voting-rights law - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2020449498_scotusvotingrightsxml.html

Smoke signals: How is a new pope elected? - CNN (blog) :: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/27/smoke-signals-how-is-a-new-pope-elected/?hpt%3Dhp_c1

Republicans Join Obama in Seeking the Bright Side of Cuts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/republicans-join-obama-in-seeking-the-bright-side-of-cuts.html

Millionaire space tourist plans private mission to Mars - Fox News :: http://video.foxnews.com/v/2193499261001/

28-Feb-2013 05:41

Jesse Jackson Jr. led the path for the new Rosa Parks statue - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/18522006-452/jesse-jackson-jr-led-the-path-for-the-new-rosa-parks-statue.html

US Senate approves Lew as Treasury chief - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-congress-lew-idUSBRE91P0KV20130228

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Pope Benedict's last day: clock runs down on pontiff's historic resignation - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/9899093/Pope-Benedicts-last-day-clock-runs-down-on-pontiffs-historic-resignation.html

Newtown dad makes tearful plea before Senate - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/27/newtown-dad-makes-tearful-plea-before-senate/

Space Tourist Dennis Tito Wants Older Couple for Mars Mission - Latinos Post :: http://www.latinospost.com/articles/13131/20130227/space-tourist-dennis-tito-older-couple-mars-mission.htm

Fiscal Ultimatum Fatigue - Huffington Post (blog) :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lincoln-mitchell/fiscal-ultimatum-fatigue_b_2778499.html

US Offers Training and Other Aid to Syrian Rebels - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/world/middleeast/us-expands-aid-to-syrian-rebels.html?pagewanted%3Dall

White House Says It Was Not Involved in Detainee Release - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/white-house-says-it-was-not-involved-in-detainee-release.html

Gov. Chris Christie dissed for conservative event - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/onpolitics/2013/02/27/chris-christie-cpac-conservatives-snubbed/1951145/

28-Feb-2013 04:40

Federal budget cuts free illegal immigrants from detention - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57571706/federal-budget-cuts-free-illegal-immigrants-from-detention/

White House, Republicans dig in ahead of budget talks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE91P0W220130228

US Senate approves Lew as Treasury chief - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-congress-lew-idUSBRE91P0KV20130228

US Expands Aid to Syrian Rebels - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/world/middleeast/us-expands-aid-to-syrian-rebels.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Pope Benedict's last day: clock runs down on pontiff's historic resignation - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/9899093/Pope-Benedicts-last-day-clock-runs-down-on-pontiffs-historic-resignation.html

Bloomberg Goes to Washington to Push Gun Laws, but Senate Has Other Ideas - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/bloomberg-goes-to-washington-to-push-gun-laws-but-senate-has-other-ideas.html

Rosa Parks honored with statue - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0227/Rosa-Parks-honored-with-statue

Secretary Hagel and the Senate's Massive Waste of Time - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-bradley/chuck-hagel-sworn-in_b_2776716.html

28-Feb-2013 03:39

Father of slain Sandy Hook child pleads for gun control - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57571712/father-of-slain-sandy-hook-child-pleads-for-gun-control/

Thousands Gather for Pope's Final Public Address - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/world/europe/pope-benedict-XVI-final-general-audience.html

JC Penney posts 4th straight big loss, sales drop - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/texas/article/JC-Penney-posts-4th-straight-big-loss-sales-drop-4314376.php

Jesse Jackson Jr. led the path for the new Rosa Parks statue - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/18522006-452/jesse-jackson-jr-led-the-path-for-the-new-rosa-parks-statue.html

US Senate approves Lew as Treasury chief - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-usa-congress-lew-idUSBRE91P0KV20130228

ICE blames budget cuts for release of hundreds of illegals - Fox News :: http://video.foxnews.com/v/2193775987001/

Going to Mars in 2018: Concept is so crazy (and simple) it just might work - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17120657-going-to-mars-in-2018-concept-is-so-crazy-and-simple-it-just-might-work?lite

Obama to meet with congressional leaders on ways to avoid sequester - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-to-meet-congressional-leaders-on-ways-to-avoid-sequester-impact/2013/02/27/b28a46d2-80ef-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

Voting Rights Law Draws Skepticism From Justices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/conservative-justices-voice-skepticism-on-voting-law.html

Christie Says He'll Take US Money to Expand Medicaid - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/nyregion/christie-backs-medicaid-help-from-federal-government.html

28-Feb-2013 02:38

JC Penney's Poor Showing Is Another Retail Miss for Ackman - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/j-c-penneys-poor-showing-is-another-retail-miss-for-ackman/

Father of slain Sandy Hook child pleads for gun control - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57571712/father-of-slain-sandy-hook-child-pleads-for-gun-control/

The proud presidential legacy of Rosa Parks - The Detroit News (blog) :: http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/02/27/the-proud-presidential-legacy-of-rosa-parks/

Federal budget cuts free illegal immigrants from detention - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57571706/federal-budget-cuts-free-illegal-immigrants-from-detention/

Going to Mars in 2018: Concept is so crazy (and simple) it just might work - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17120657-going-to-mars-in-2018-concept-is-so-crazy-and-simple-it-just-might-work?lite

Lew Wins Confirmation to Become Treasury Secretary - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323293704578330542638408164.html

Jockeying Stalls Deal on Cuts - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323978104578330111960204142.html

Frank Girardot: Remembering a slain classmate, Santa Cruz Sgt. Butch Baker - Pasadena Star-News :: http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/crime/ci_22682552/frank-girardot-remembering-slain-classmate-santa-cruz-sgt

After pope's farewell, attention shifts to conclave - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/after-popes-farewell-attention-shifts-to-conclave/2013/02/27/94885854-8103-11e2-a350-49866afab584_story.html

Florida advocates say 2012 proved need for Voting Rights Act - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/27/3257775/florida-advocates-say-2012-proved.html

28-Feb-2013 01:37

Obama's Treasury pick Jack Lew confirmed by Senate - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/02/27/jack-lew-confirmed/1952287/

Inspiration Mars: to the Red Planet by 2018? - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/video/inspiration-mars-sending-married-couple-red-planet-18609841

Pope Benedict XVI's last general audience draws thousands - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-pope-finale-20130228,0,44924.story

White House says release of immigrant detainees an ICE decision - Gant Daily :: http://gantdaily.com/2013/02/27/white-house-says-release-of-immigrant-detainees-an-ice-decision/

Senate poised for dueling votes on sequester - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/27/sequester-senate-reid-mcconnell-obama/1952067/

John Kerry's Syrian Second Chance - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323884304578328680964414790.html

The proud presidential legacy of Rosa Parks - The Detroit News (blog) :: http://blogs.detroitnews.com/politics/2013/02/27/the-proud-presidential-legacy-of-rosa-parks/

Amid tearful Senate testimony, a tricky path ahead for assault weapons ban - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17117151-amid-tearful-senate-testimony-a-tricky-path-ahead-for-assault-weapons-ban?lite

Justices Question Aspects of Voting Rights Act - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323978104578330303498617958.html

Conservatives' Love Affair With Christie Is Over - New York Times (blog) :: http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/christies-honeymoon-with-conservatives-is-over/

28-Feb-2013 00:36

Is This the End for the Core of the Voting Rights Act? - TIME :: http://ideas.time.com/2013/02/27/is-this-the-end-for-the-core-of-the-voting-rights-act/

Pope Set for Vatican Airlift as Cardinals Size Up Dossier - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-27/pope-set-for-vatican-airlift-as-cardinals-size-up-dossier.html

Senate panel advances Lew nomination for Treasury secretary - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/26/senate-panel-advances-lew-nomination-for-treasury-secretary/

Sequestration cuts: White House, Republicans dig in ahead of budget talks - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-sequestration-cuts-20130227,0,5216481.story

Syria agrees to renew passports of overseas citizens - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-syria-renew-passports-overseas-citizens-20130227,0,6929093.story

Conservatives' Love Affair With Christie Is Over - New York Times (blog) :: http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/christies-honeymoon-with-conservatives-is-over/

Victim's father makes case for US assault weapons ban - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/us-usa-guns-congress-idUSBRE91Q1BC20130227

Secretary Hagel and the Senate's Massive Waste of Time - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-bradley/chuck-hagel-sworn-in_b_2776716.html

Civil rights icon Rosa Parks given a place of honor in the US Capitol - McClatchy Washington Bureau :: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/02/27/184372/civil-rights-icon-rosa-parks-given.html

First Space Tourist Sets Sights On A Mars Mission - NPR :: http://www.npr.org/2013/02/27/173056144/first-space-tourist-sets-sights-on-a-mars-mission

27-Feb-2013 23:35

Chuck Hagel sworn in as Defense secretary. Will he be sorry? (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Wire/2013/0227/Chuck-Hagel-sworn-in-as-Defense-secretary.-Will-he-be-sorry-video

Newtown father delivers emotional plea to Congress on gun violence - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57571664/newtown-father-delivers-emotional-plea-to-congress-on-gun-violence/

US supreme court leans towards striking part of Voting Rights Act - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/feb/27/supreme-court-strike-down-voting-rights-act

Sequestration cuts: White House, Republicans dig in ahead of budget talks - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-sequestration-cuts-20130227,0,5216481.story

US leaders honor civil rights activist Rosa Parks with statue - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/us-usa-rosaparks-idUSBRE91Q18L20130227

Report: Jesse Jackson Jr. writing memoir - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/report-jesse-jackson-jr-writing-memoir-88194.html

US to Consider Increasing Aid to Syrian Rebels - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/us-considers-non-lethal-aid-to-syrian-opposition/1611557.html

Conservatives' Love Affair With Christie Is Over - New York Times (blog) :: http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/christies-honeymoon-with-conservatives-is-over/

Shell halts Arctic drill plans for 2013 - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/27/us/shell-alaska/

Pope legacy: Teacher who returned to church roots - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Pope-legacy-Teacher-who-returned-to-church-roots-4313563.php

27-Feb-2013 22:34

Blogs decry illegal immigrant release - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/right-blogs-decry-release-of-illegals-88167.html?hp%3Dr5_b1

Mars mission plan launched by US millionaire Dennis Tito - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/feb/27/mars-mission-plan-dennis-tito

America must not "dictate" to world, new defense chief says - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/us-usa-pentagon-hagel-idUSBRE91Q12A20130227

'Larger than life' civil rights icon honored with statue in Capitol - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/27/politics/rosa-parks-statue/index.html

Pope Evokes Difficult and Joyous Moments in Final General Audience - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/world/europe/pope-benedict-XVI-final-general-audience.html

Newtown father delivers emotional plea to Congress on gun violence - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57571664/newtown-father-delivers-emotional-plea-to-congress-on-gun-violence/

Christie Responds To NJ Voter Who Asked Why His Taxes Jumped 12%: 'I Have ... - Mediaite :: http://www.mediaite.com/online/christie-responds-to-nj-voter-who-asked-why-his-taxes-jumped-12-i-have-no-idea/

US supreme court leans towards striking part of Voting Rights Act - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/feb/27/supreme-court-strike-down-voting-rights-act

Jesse Jackson Jr. memoir in the works - ABC7Chicago.com :: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section%3Dnews/local%26id%3D9009579

White House, Republicans dig in ahead of budget talks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE91P0W220130227

27-Feb-2013 21:33

Detainees' release draws mixed reaction on SouthCoast - SouthCoastToday.com :: http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID%3D/20130226/NEWS/302260345/-1/NEWS

Man with PDX ties suspected of killing Calif. cops, dies in shootout - KATU :: http://www.katu.com/news/national/Suspect-in-fatal-Santa-Cruz-officers-shooting-has-Portland-connection-193469041.html

Witnesses Describe Rare, Deadly New Zealand Shark Attack - ABC News (blog) :: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/02/witnesses-describe-rare-deadly-new-zealand-shark-attack/

Pope Benedict Evokes Difficult Moments in Final General Audience - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/world/europe/pope-benedict-XVI-final-general-audience.html

See the Capitol's New Rosa Parks Statue - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Politics/rosa-parks-statue-unveiled-capitol/story?id%3D18609621

Millionaire Dennis Tito plans to send woman and man to Mars and back - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17107722-millionaire-dennis-tito-plans-to-send-woman-and-man-to-mars-and-back?lite

Apple, Facebook, other tech giants: Marriage inequality bad for business - Silicon Valley Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2013/02/27/apple-facebook-and-others-call.html

America must not "dictate" to world, new defense chief says - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/27/us-usa-pentagon-hagel-idUSBRE91Q12A20130227

Key provisions of Voting Rights Act appear in jeopardy after high court argument - NBCNews.com :: http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17118509-key-provisions-of-voting-rights-act-appear-in-jeopardy-after-high-court-argument?lite

White House Counts on GOP to Bend as Cuts' Effects Are Felt - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/us/politics/white-house-believes-gop-will-bend-as-cuts-take-hold.html