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Superintendent: All of LA school's teachers to be replaced

CNN -
(CNN) -- The entire staff of a Los Angeles elementary school where two teachers were arrested last week for lewd acts involving pupils will be replaced when the students return to class, the school district's superintendent said.

Clint Eastwood's Chrysler ad "Halftime."

CNN -
NEW: "There is no spin in that ad. On this I am certain," Clint Eastwood says Washington (CNN) -- Moments after the energetic Madonna entertained fans during the halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl, millions of television viewers got an emotional jolt ...

Obama gives blessing to super PACs

Washington Post -
Fearing a tide of spending by outside conservative groups, President Obama is giving his blessing to pro-Democratic “super PACs” that will work to help his reelection, his campaign said late Monday.

By Smallest of Margins, a Patriots Legacy Is Being Redefined

New York Times -
INDIANAPOLIS Back in February 2005, when Bill Belichick and Tom Brady hoisted the Super Bowl trophy for the third time in four seasons, they seemed like a safe bet for greatest coach-quarterback combination in NFL history.

Syrian opposition says dozens killed in attack on Homs

Los Angeles Times -
A makeshift clinic that was treating the wounded was among the targets, activists say. The US suspends embassy operations in Damascus.

'Smash' opening-night review: Reasons to root for Marilyn, the musical?

Entertainment Weekly -
by Ken Tucker Smash premiered on Monday night right after the most agreeable lead-in NBC could possibly muster - The Voice, thus having musical-reality television lead into musical-fiction television.

Palestinians take step toward unity

USA TODAY -
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - After months of wavering, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took a decisive step Monday toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant group Hamas, a move Israel promptly warned would close the door to any future peace ...

Teams search for Philippine earthquake survivors

BBC News -
Rescue efforts are continuing after Monday's powerful earthquake in the central Philippines that left dozens of people dead or missing.

Obama Imposes Freeze on Iran Property in US

New York Times -
WASHINGTON - The White House moved to enforce tightened sanctions against Iran on Monday because of the country's suspect nuclear program, freezing all property of the Central Bank of Iran, other Iranian financial institutions and the Iranian ...

Low-key start as monarch marks diamond jubilee

ABC Online -
ELEANOR HALL: The Queen was deliberately low key in marking the day 60 years ago when her father died and she became the British monarch.

Romanian President Designates Intelligence Chief as Premier

BusinessWeek -
By Irina Savu Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Romanian President Traian Basescu nominated Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu as premier, giving him 10 days to form a Cabinet that must rebuild support for the ruling coalition amid protests over austerity measures mandated ...

'Chop injuries' found on bodies of sons killed by dad in suicide house fire

Fox News -
GRAHAM, Wash. - The sons of a missing Utah woman suffered severe chopping injuries to their heads or necks as they died in a house fire set by their father, authorities in Washington state said Monday evening.

Hoekstra Super Bowl ad a slippery slope towards Asian-bashing?

Christian Science Monitor -
Hoekstra Super Bowl commercial "really, really dumb": Republican Senate hopeful Pete Hoekstra aired a Super Bowl commercial that remind some of Michigan's Asian-bashing history.

Judge orders 4 more months of treatment for Tucson shooting suspect

Los Angeles Times -
Jared Lee Loughner could soon be able to stand trial in the shootings that killed six and wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Shooting suspect Jared Lee Loughner is shown in February 2011.

Second wave of evictions sweeping away Occupiers

USA TODAY -
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A tent city that's among the longest-lived Occupy protest encampments in the US is coming down as part of a new wave of eviction orders against demonstrators aligned with the movement in communities including Miami, ...

Greece wrangling tempers market momentum; RBA holds rates

Reuters -
By Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Markets edged down on Tuesday as Greek resistance to the strict conditions attached to a bailout fund sapped recent momentum spurred by hopes the global economy is improving, and the euro eased on renewed fears of a ...

Markets Edge Down After 5-Week Rally

New York Times -
Stocks closed slightly lower on Monday as lingering questions about Europe's debt crisis and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally.

Romney looks to extend win streak this week

Los Angeles Times -
Santorum, Gingrich and Paul are looking for a burst of badly needed publicity from Tuesday's caucuses. The front-runner keeps his focus on President Obama.

Catholic outcry over Obama administration's birth control decision could be ...

Fox News -
Catholic pulpits and pews are increasingly inflamed with talk of a war on religion after the Obama administration's recent decision on employers' birth control coverage.

Nikon woos the pros with long-awaited D800

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CNET -
by Lori Grunin February 6, 2012 8:01 PM PST Follow @loricnet Because of its lack of video capabilities and its relatively low resolution, the Nikon D700 never attained the level of buzz the Canon EOS 5D Mark II did, despite being an excellent camera.

2012 Super Bowl's Most-Tweeted Ads

BusinessWeek -
According to data compiled by Wise Window, the following brands garnered the most tweets on Twitter—mentioning their respective products and the Super Bowl -- from 5:30 pm East Coast time on Sunday to 5:30 pm on Monday.

In defense of the Galaxy Note's stylus

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ZDNet (blog) -
By Jason Perlow | February 6, 2012, 7:59pm PST Summary: Just because you didn't like Samsung's commercial doesn't make the stylus any less valid.

Prepare Your Business for Facebook Mobile Ads

PCWorld -
By Angela West, PCWorld Facebook's IPO has revealed one of its greatest weaknessess: the need to monetize its increasingly mobile user base through advertising.

MIA Flips Bird During Super Bowl Halftime Show

ABC News -
The NFL and a major television network are apologizing for another Super Bowl halftime show. There was no wardrobe malfunction, nothing like that glimpse of Janet Jackson's nipple eight years ago that caused an uproar and a government scrutiny.

Randy Travis Mugshot

ABC News -
Country music star Randy Travis, 52, has issued an apology for his Feb. 6 public intoxication arrest in the Dallas area. "I apologize for what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl," he said through a publicist.

Pitt, Clooney, Streep Among Oscar Nominees Luncheon Elite; Hints of Voter ...

Hollywood Reporter -
For the past 31 years, the Academy has invited Oscar nominees to gather before Oscar night for an event at which all of them feel like winners.

Kobe moves up on scoring list, but 76ers prevail

USA TODAY -
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kobe Bryant had his place in history. With "Beat LA!" echoing through a second straight sellout crowd, Lou Williams had his shot to remember.

Love suspended for driving foot into Scolas face

Houston Chronicle (blog) -
DENVER - Rockets forward Luis Scola was still, two days after Timberwolves forward Kevin Love stepped on his face, more interested in the two free throws than the two games Love will have to sit out as a penalty.

Jurassic-era sounds recreated by scientists

The State Column -
According to scientists, you may have a chance to hear what it was like to live among dinosaurs. A team of scientists from the UK have reportedly recreated the noises of the Jurassic age, using a recently discovered fossil as a template.

Smoking accelerates rapid cognitive decline in men

The State Column -
Researchers reported middle-aged male smokers experience more rapid cognitive decline, compared to non-smoking men. However over at least 10 years of no smoking, the male body can repair itself, lowering its risk of rapid decline in cognitive function.

Romney: No Komen money for Planned Parenthood

San Jose Mercury News -
AP WASHINGTON—Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he doesn't think a prominent breast cancer charity should continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood because it provides abortion services.

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