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Gingrich Under Fire From Conservative Media

ABC News -
Forget the so-called liberal media. Right now Newt Gingrich's most ardent critics are conservative pundits and columnists, many of whom have launched aggressive campaigns to discredit him and trip up his run for the Republican nomination.
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Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle East

Washington Post -
The Pentagon is rushing to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, al-Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, among other threats.

Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title

USA TODAY -
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win the Australian Open women's title and secure the No.

Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution

Voice of America -
January 28, 2012 Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution Margaret Besheer | United Nations European and Arab nations are calling on the UN Security Council to back a resolution supporting the Arab League's plan to end the ...

Greece Inches Toward Deal in Talks With Its Creditors

New York Times -
LONDON - Greece once again appears on the verge of reaching an deal with its private sector creditors on how much of a loss they would be willing to accept on their bond holdings.

911 recording reveals frantic efforts by friends to help Demi Moore who was ...

Washington Post -
LOS ANGELES - A 911 recording revealed frantic efforts by friends of Demi Moore to get help for the actress who was convulsing as they gathered around her and tried to comfort her.

Salvage crews suspend work on capsized ship

Reuters -
By Emilio Parodi | GIGLIO, Italy Jan 28 (Reuters) - Salvage crews preparing to pump thousands of tonnes of diesel fuel and oil from the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the Italian coast suspended work on Saturday after heavy seas made ...

UK Police Arrest Four in Bribery Inquiry

Wall Street Journal -
By JEANNE WHALEN LONDON -- British police said they arrested four people Saturday morning in connection with an investigation into potential police bribery, a probe that is part of a wide-ranging crackdown on illegal news-gathering tactics in the ...

Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops early

The Associated Press -
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - France's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead of ...

Gunmen Attack Nigerian Police Station

Voice of America -
January 28, 2012 Gunmen Attack Nigerian Police Station VOA News Gunmen believed to be members of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram opened fire on a police station in Nigeria's Kano state, triggering a gun battle.

Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline

Reuters -
By Margaret Chadbourn | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, in an election-year bid to help distressed homeowners, on Friday expanded its main foreclosure prevention program, and pushed for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to forgive mortgage ...

Can California change US cars forever? New zero-emissions rules take aim.

Christian Science Monitor -
California has adopted new rules that require 15 percent of all cars sold in the state to be electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen-powered by 2025.

For a Moon Colony, Technology Is the Easy Part

New York Times -
Could the United States establish a moon colony and develop a new propulsion system for going to Mars? All within eight years of a Newt Gingrich presidency, as Mr.

Former Boston Mayor Kevin White dies at 82

Reuters -
(Reuters) - Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, who led the city for 16 years and shepherded it through a period of racial tension and court-ordered school desegregation, died on Friday at age 82.

Facebook Readies IPO Filing

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Wall Street Journal -
By SHAYNDI RAICE and RANDALL SMITH Facebook Inc. could file papers for its initial public offering as early as next week, people familiar with the matter said, as anticipation mounts for what is likely to be one of the biggest debuts for a US company.

Netflix video game rental idea is axed

SlashGear -
If you were waiting for the day when you could watch Family Guy on your iPad, pop Indiana Jones into your DVD player, and wait for the latest Call of Duty game to appear in your mailbox, all while only logging into one online account, your dreams have ...

Obama, Biden rally Democrats at annual retreat

Washington Post -
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - President Obama and Vice President Biden on Friday worked to rally congressional Democrats preparing to do battle with Republicans leading into the 2012 election.

Paul pursued strategy of publishing controversial newsletters, associates say

Washington Post -
Ron Paul, well known as a physician, congressman and libertarian , has also been a businessman who pursued a marketing strategy that included publishing provocative, racially charged newsletters to make money and spread his ideas, said three people ...

Santorum: Won't drop out, in for the long haul | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012 ...

Philadelphia Inquirer -
By Patrick Walters AP JOSEPH KACZMAREK / AP Touching down Friday in Chester County, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said he was in the race for the long haul and had not considered dropping out.

Rubinstein Leaves HP

PCWorld -
By Nancy Gohring, IDG News Jon Rubinstein, known for his role developing the original iPod for Apple and for running Palm, has left Hewlett-Packard, where he's worked since the company's acquisition of Palm.

'Avatar' star was happy to star in an action film where he didn't have to move ...

New York Daily News -
By Jacob E. Osterhout / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Australian actor Sam Worthington, photographed e in Sydney, has a new film, 'Man on a Ledge.

Box Office Report: Neeson's 'The Grey' Headed for $18 Mil Weekend; Heigl's ...

Hollywood Reporter -
The Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment action-comedy starring the actress scored No. 2 spot on Friday with $4 million-plus. Friday brought more good news at the domestic box office as both The Grey and One for the Money posted better than expected ...

Suns-Trail Blazers Game Review

USA TODAY -
Portland, OR (Sports Network) - LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points, and Portland dominated the middle two quarters in a 109-71 rout of the Phoenix Suns.

US 3, Costa Rica 0 | 01.27.12

News & Observer -
United States' Amy Lepeilbet (6) fights for control of the ball with Costa Rica's Mariela Campos (7) during the first half of CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer game action at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.

Raiders make it official...Irsay, Manning talk

WJBD Online -
The Colts owner and the four-time MVP quarterback had a meeting about comments they both made this week and issued a statement saying that things were fine between them.

Knicks misfire away

Boston.com -
AP / January 28, 2012 LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks, 99-89, last night in Miami.

Djokovic gains final with marathon victory

Boston.com -
No. 1 Novak Djokovic could finally rest after beating Andy Murray in a 4-hour-50-minute match. (Paul Crock/AFP/Getty Images) By Caroline Cheese Associated Press / January 28, 2012 MELBOURNE - If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating and ...

Bus-sized asteroid shaves by Earth

PhysOrg.com -
This NASA image obtained in 2009 shows a view of Earth from Apollo 17. An asteroid about the size of a bus shaved by Earth on Friday in what spacewatchers described as a "near-miss," though experts were not concerned about the possibility of an impact.

Recommended: NASA mission piles on the planets

msnbc.com -
Quantum fluctuations in science, space and society, from quarks to Hubble and Mars. Served up by Alan Boyle, msnbc.com science editor.

Erin Brockovich Launches Investigation Into Tic Illness Affecting NY Teenagers

ABC News -
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has launched her own investigation into the mysterious illness causing facial tics and verbal outbursts among 15 teenagers in Le Roy, NY Most of the teens have been diagnosed with conversion disorder -- a ...

FDA seizes nearly 14% of imported orange juice over fungicide

Los Angeles Times -
The imported orange juice contained trace amounts of carbendazim, used to combat a fungus that leaves black spots on tree leaves. The fungicide is not allowed in the US Coca-Cola, which distributes orange juice under the Minute Maid and Simply Orange ...

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