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Iraqis carry the body of a child out of a burning building after a double car bomb attack in central Baghdad, Iraq. At least one car bomb blew up in an underground parking garage, setting off dozens of secondary explosions and killing at least 59 people, police said. (Photo by Khalid Mohammed/AP Photo)

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Arabs try outreach to Israel over concerns about Iran

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USA Today

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Iraq debate shifts to the House

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Christian Science Monitor

Meinhof gang killer to be freed

A former member of the Baader-Meinhof gang is to be freed on probation after serving 24 years for her involvement in kidnappings and murders in the 1970s.

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BBC

Dozens killed in Baghdad bombings

More than 70 people have been killed in three bomb attacks in market areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

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BBC

Australian PM criticizes Obama

Australian Prime Minister John Howard has stepped up his criticism of U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama as the most favored candidate of terrorists in Iraq.

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Barack dismisses Howard attack

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New York Daily News

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Democrats wary over Iran claims

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BBC

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U.S. military: Iran arming Iraq militias

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Yahoo! News

Novak likely to testify in Libby trial

Robert Novak, who revealed the identity of a CIA operative in his syndicated column, is among witnesses that lawyers said were ready to testify in the trial of former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.

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Guardian

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Libby trial reveals White House under siege

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CNN

NATION

Oil falls after Saudis say they will increase shipments to Asia

Crude oil fell after Saudi Arabia told Asian refiners to expect more shipments next month and the nation's oil minister said OPEC has no need to further rein in production.

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Bloomberg

Portugal fails to overturn abortion law

Voters failed to overturn Portugal's strict abortion law because of low turnout at the polls, but the prime minister nonetheless vowed to relax the restriction through legislation.

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Houston Chronicle

POLITICS

McCain denies links to 'soft money'

Sen. John McCain blasted a report in the Washington Post that said the Arizona Republican is using "soft money" to support his GOP presidential nomination.

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CNN

Obama formally enters presidential race

Senator Barack Obama of Illinois stood on the steps of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., and delivered a grandly choreographed announcement of his plan to seek the presidency.

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International Herald Tribune

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Obama says voters curious on his faith

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Forbes

SPORTS

Mickelson cruises to Pebble Beach win for 30th career title

Golfer Phil Mickelson overcame a slow start in Pebble Beach to win the National Pro-Am in impressive form.

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Sports Illustrated

AFC holds on to win Pro Bowl

Even while the star-studded AFC cruised to a comfortable lead in the Pro Bowl, Carson Palmer could sense a wacky finish lurking just beyond everybody's control.

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Sport Illustrated

HEALTH

Study finds newer breast cancer drugs save lives

Women who switch from the breast cancer pill tamoxifen to a newer class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors live longer, Italian researchers reported.

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Reuters

FDA restricts use of antibiotic

The government restricted use of an antibiotic linked to rare reports of severe liver problems, including several deaths.

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Examiner

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Global warming draws new attention to Arctic

The latest international scientific report on global warming is focusing new attention on projections for the Arctic, including a sharp increase in rain and snow in Alaska.

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Trees and crops reclaim desert in Niger

In a dust-choked region of Niger, long seen as a barren wasteland, millions of trees are flourishing, thanks in part to poor farmers whose simple methods cost little or nothing at all.

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International Herald Tribune

Religious tension in workplace on rise

A Muslim immigrant working on contract for Microsoft filed a complaint against the company last month, saying he was interrogated about his Muslim-inspired, anti-war Web site, then abruptly fired

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GOOD NEWS

California grandmother's painting sells for $600K

A woman who auctioned a painting that belonged to her grandmother was stunned when the picture fetched $600,000.

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CBS5

Love finds its mark in Fidelity

Among thousands of Valentine's Day mailings that have gravitated to this place over the years, a widow's loving plea instantly grabbed Peggy Ruyle's heartstrings.

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Daily Breeze

NATION

NYC to get protective anti-nuke ring

New York City will be protected by a ring of devices to detect nuclear or dirty bombs before the end of the year, the Department of Homeland Security said.

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CNN

Abstinence-only sex ed finds few scientific fans

There is no good scientific evidence that teaching abstinence to teenagers will by itself prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, say the authors of a recent study.

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San Francisco Chronicle

ABA may adopt conduct rules for judges

A model code of conduct for state and local judges spells out, for the first time, that they are to avoid "sexual advances, requests for sexual favors" and other such unwelcome behavior.

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AOL News

BUSINESS

Home Depot may sell or spin off HD Supply unit

Home Depot Inc. is considering a sale, spin-off or initial public offering of its wholesale distribution unit, HD Supply, as it focuses on its retail business.

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Reuters

Oil companies discuss energy challenges

When some of the industry's top executives gather in Houston next week, finding new ways to produce oil and gas - as well as alternatives to fossil fuels - will dominate the discussion.

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Examiner

ENVIRONMENT

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Rock trio The Police reunite at Grammys

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Reuters

Defense bigs ask '24' to cool it on torture

The grossly graphic torture scenes in Fox's highly rated series "24" are encouraging abuses in Iraq, a brigadier general and three top military and FBI interrogators claim.

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New York Daily News

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Intel tests chip with 80-core processor

Following their march from standard processors to dual-core and quad-core designs in 2006, Intel researchers have built an 80-core chip that performs more than a teraflop of operations.

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PC World

For teens, a cellphone can be an abusive leash

For teens, cellphones are an essential tool. But for a substantial number of teens who are dating, communications on cellphones and computers are taking a turn toward obsession and abuse.

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Christian Science Monitor

EDUCATION

'No Child' standards may ease for some

Parents, teachers and officials are seeking flexibility for special-needs students and those learning English.

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Ledger

Israeli university condemns blood libel research

Bar-Ilan University will question a Jewish history faculty member over claims that blood libels against Jews may have a factual basis.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

British company creates house that can ‘eat’ pollution

A scientific breakthrough by a British company is being used to create buildings that absorb pollution — raising the prospect of “smog-eating” homes and offices that are able to clean up the air.

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The Philippine Navy band plays to welcome the USS Blue Ridge during a donation ceremony in front of an American flag, at the South Harbor in Manila, Philippines. The USS Blue Ridge is visiting the Philippines to deliver donated goods, conduct a medical mission and help build roads, schools and public buildings. (Photo by Bullit Marquez / AP)

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