 USA TODAY | Santorum at center stage in Arizona Republican debate Reuters By Steve Holland | MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - Rivals heaped criticism on surprise front-runner Rick Santorum in a debate among Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday, hoping to stall his surge at a pivotal period in the 2012 campaign. Romney quickly attacks Santorum on spending in GOP debate Live blog: GOP candidates spar in Arizona debate Romney and Santorum swap charges in 20th debate |
 Sydney Morning Herald | George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder Washington Post CHARLOTTESVILLE — Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday and could face more than 40 years in prison. A jury of seven men and five women decided Huguely did not plan to kill his ... 2nd Degree Murder Verdict in Lacrosse Death Trial Lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder in ex's slaying Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love |
 CBS News | Syria violence intensifies amid journalist deaths CBS News BEIRUT - Syrian forces intensely shelled the opposition stronghold of Homs as President Bashar Assad's regime also escalated attacks on rebel bases elsewhere, with helicopter gunships strafing areas in the northwest, activists said. Calls grow for Assad departure after journalists killed in Syria Activists ensure that the world sees Syria's bloodbath Rights Groups: Syria Escalating Violent Campaign Against Journalists |
 USA TODAY | McDonnell, Virginia Republicans back off mandatory invasive ultrasounds Washington Post RICHMOND — A controversial bill that would require women to get an ultrasound before an abortion is now in jeopardy after Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell on Wednesday diluted the measure by making it optional in many cases. Governor of Virginia Calls for Changes in Abortion Bill Va. scraps invasive pre-abortion procedure Va. House Scraps Invasive Pre-Abortion Requirement |
Lesbian federal worker wins health benefits case The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that the US government cannot deny health benefits to the wife of a lesbian court employee by relying on the 1996 law that bars government recognition of same-sex unions. |
 USA TODAY | Police: 8-year-old girl shot at Wash. elementary school USA TODAY SEATTLE (AP) – An 8-year-old girl was in critical condition Wednesday after she shot in the abdomen at her elementary school near Seattle, and one of her classmates was detained, authorities said Wednesday. By Larry Steagall, AP Armin Jahr Elementary ... Girl, 8, critical after elementary school shooting 8-Year-Old Critical After Wash. School Shooting 8-year-old in critical condition after shooting at Washington school |
 Fox News | Payroll tax cut signed into law Politico WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed the payroll tax cut extension into law Wednesday, notching an election-year victory and rare bipartisan agreement in the continuing partisan battle over jobs, taxes and debt. The $143 billion measure that ... Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law Obama proposes cutting corporate tax rate to 28% from 35% Obama signs payroll tax agreement into law |
 The Guardian | Australian prime minister Julia Gillard calls for Labor party leadership ballot The Guardian The Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, has called for a leadership ballot to settle "once and for all" who should lead the Labor party and country. It follows the resignation on Wednesday of the country's foreign minister, Kevin Rudd, ... Labor's big guns trained on Rudd Live: Rudd vs Gillard as Labor leadership battle explodes Australia's Rudd Unlikely to Win Party Ballot |
 The Guardian | Congress members threatened with biological attack Reuters | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several members of the Congress received mail threatening a biological attack and containing a suspicious powder later found to be harmless as law enforcement officials warned on Wednesday that more letters could be on their ... Lawmakers receive threatening letters -- officials Powder in Letters Proves Harmless Congressional offices receive threatening letters, suspicious powder found not ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Palin associates angrily denounce HBO's 'Game Change' Los Angeles Times By Robin Abcarian Sarah Palin's associates slammed the makers of HBO's upcoming movie "Game Change" in a phone call with reporters Wednesday, claiming the movie is a fictional trashing of the former Alaska governor, who is portrayed as clueless about ... Palin Aides Lash Out At HBO's 'Game Change' |
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