 CTV.ca | Syria's rebels: Ordinary men fight and die CBS News An image taken from a video posted by Syrian opposition activists to the Youtube shows smoke rising from buildings in the city of Homs after an apparent rocket or mortar strike, Feb. 6, 2012. (CBS News) The situation in Syria is getting more dangerous ... US Embassy in Syria Closes as Violence Flares US closes Syria embassy after UN fails to act, crackdown continues Syria's Assad Deploys Tactics of Father to Crush Violent Revolt |
 Los Angeles Times | Authorities: Josh Powell planned deadly fire CBS News Josh Powell is surrounded by reporters as he leaves a Pierce County courtroom in Tacoma, Wash., Sept. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) GRAHAM, Wash. - Authorities say Josh Powell planned the deadly house fire that killed him and his young sons for ... Husband of missing Utah mom spent some time planning fire that killed him ... Parental rights vs. child safety: Should boys have been visiting Josh Powell ... Lawyers: Powell boys had begun recently talking about mother |
 CTV.ca | New sanctions on Iran intended to ratchet up pressure, but could they ease ... Fox News New sanctions imposed by the US on Iran are intended to ratchet up the pressure on Tehran -- and perhaps take down the temperature of Israel, which is clearly worried about Iran's accelerated pursuit of nuclear weapons. In an interview that aired ... Obama orders Iranian Central Bank freeze in new wave of sanctions Diplomacy only way to 'fix' Iran, war too risky: US US orders new sanctions against Iran |
 New York Times | Palestinian Unity Deal Has Risks for Israel and Abbas New York Times JERUSALEM — President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority embraced reconciliation with the Islamist movement Hamas on Monday, agreeing to head a unity government to prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza. Fatah-Hamas unity government: Israel condemns move Hamas May Be Softening Up or Just Looking for a Home: Noe & Raad Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government |
 The Guardian | Romney favored, Santorum lurking as 3 states vote Tuesday MiamiHerald.com By DAVID LIGHTMAN WASHINGTON -- Republicans in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri will vote for presidential candidates Tuesday, and while Mitt Romney is favored to win, many conservatives appear eager to signal their unease with him by voting for Rick ... Romney campaign targets Santorum No new Newt Gingrich yet Romney works to fend off Santorum challenge |
 Fox News | Gay-marriage backers eagerly await appeals court's Prop. 8 ruling Los Angeles Times Backers of gay marriage are eagerly anticipating an appeals court ruling Tuesday on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the 2008 ballot measure that banned same-sex nuptials in California. The decision by a panel of the US 9th Circuit Court of ... Gay marriage ruling Tuesday likely step toward U.S. Supreme Court Ruling near on California same-sex marriage ban Appeals court to decide fate of Prop 8 |
 The Associated Press | 'Halftime in America' ad creates political debate The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate about whether it accurately portrays the country's most economically ... Super Bowl 2012 commercials: Clint Eastwood Chrysler commercial gets mixed reviews Eastwood's Super Bowl ad sparks the discord it decries |
 AFP | Congress OKs bill to update US air control system USA TODAY WASHINGTON (AP) – A bill to speed the update the US air traffic control system from radar to one based on GPS technology and to open US skies to unmanned drone flights within four years received final congressional approval Monday. US Senate approves sweeping aviation bill, sends to White House FAA bill sent to Obama by Senate Congress passes FAA bill that speeds switch to GPS |
 Boston.com | US judge grants more time for accused Tucson shooter Chicago Tribune SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A federal judge has agreed that the man charged with a deadly shooting spree last year that gravely wounded then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has made "measureable progress" in regaining his mental fitness to stand trial. Citing 'progress,' judge extends treatment for Jared Loughner Jared Loughner making 'progess' toward standing trial, judge says Tucson shooting suspect to remain at Mo. facility |
 USA TODAY | How did Giants become first seven-loss champions? USA TODAY By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS – Less than two months ago, the New York Giants were sitting at 7-7, having lost their fourth game in five to the NFC East last-place Washington Redskins. New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin speaks during a ... Monte Poole: Super Bowl champion New York Giants show that patience and ... Champion Giants return home Belichick Has No Regrets on Winning Score |
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