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08 Feb ' 19:27
Romney's new offensive blames Gingrich, Santorum for GOP failings
A day after his defeats in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota, Mitt Romney pounded Republican presidential rivals Rick Santorum and Newt...
Birth-control fight turns into a campaign and fundraising tool
The Obama administration's new requirement that most health insurance plans provide contraceptive services has exploded into a high-octane...
Gay marriage wins final legislative approval in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state won final legislative approval on Wednesday in a largely...
U.N.'s Ban says Arab League to revive Syria mission
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday the Arab League chief told him he intends to revive an...
Greek party leaders fail to sign off on bailout
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek political leaders failed early on Thursday to sign off on a tough reform and austerity program, the price of a...
Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solution
AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day,...
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08 Feb ' 13:23
How Santorum's sweep changes the GOP race (and how it doesn't)
Mitt Romney and his campaign were bracing for some disappointing results in Tuesday's votes in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota. But...
John Boehner vows to fight new contraceptive rules
In a rare show of political force, House Speaker John A. Boehner took to the House floor to criticize the Obama administration's new rules...
KUALA LUMPUR/TEHRAN (Reuters) - More evidence emerged of the crippling impact of new sanctions on Iran, with international traders saying...
Jury selected in murder trial of Virginia lacrosse player
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (Reuters) - A jury was seated Wednesday and opening statements were underway in the first-degree murder trial of a...
Russia's Putin warns against outside interference
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday the world faced a growing "cult of violence" and Moscow must not let events like those...
Grand Canyon to ban bottled water sales
PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - Officials at the Grand Canyon will soon ban the sale of bottled water in response to concerns that empty...
Greek rescue sees fiscal measures of 13 billion euros: sources
ATHENS (Reuters) - A draft of Greece's bailout program being discussed by the country's political leaders at a Wednesday meeting includes...
Turks seek world action as Syria's Homs bleeds
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria's army pounded the rebel city of Homs on Wednesday as Turkey sought international action to protect civilians from...
U.S. adds faster traveler screening to more airports
(Reuters) - A pilot program that moves passengers through pre-flight security screening faster if they volunteer information about...
Miramonte aide's love letters to pupil investigated
In June 2009, the mother of a fourth-grader made a discovery that is now the latest incident under investigation at Miramonte Elementary...
Indiana fines company, union in deadly stage collapse
(Reuters) - Indiana officials fined and cited the State Fair Commission, a stagehands union and a private company for safety violations on...
New York City hotels to give panic buttons to maids
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hotels in New York City agreed to give housekeepers personal panic buttons in the wake of a hotel maid's charge she was...
Whale shark carcass hauled ashore in Pakistan; beast goes on view
A massive whale shark is now on view in a Pakistani seaport after fishermen hauled the 15,000-pound fish from the water on Tuesday.
President Obama's decision to endorse a "super PAC" working on his behalf will test the devotion of his top contributors, who have yet to...
Ousted at gunpoint, ex-president of Maldives takes to streets
MALE (Reuters) - The ousted president of the Maldives, credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean islands, said on Wednesday he...
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08 Feb ' 08:13
After big night, Santorum says he's the candidate with momentum
With a smile on his face, Rick Santorum shrugged off renewed attacks on his Washington background after his sweep of Tuesday's triad of...
Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food imports
KUALA LUMPUR/TEHRAN (Reuters) - More evidence emerged on Tuesday of the crippling impact of new sanctions on Iran, with international...
Washington state House poised to pass gay marriage bill
SEATTLE (Reuters) - The Washington state House of Representatives was expected to endorse gay marriage on Wednesday in a vote that would...
Opening statements likely Wednesday in Huguely murder trial
Opening statements in the high-profile trial of George W. Huguely V, charged with murder in the death of his former University of Virginia...
Tear gas fired at Maldives protesters
MALE (Reuters) - The ousted president of the Maldives, credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean island resort, said on Wednesday...
As Homs battles, Turkey readies Syria move
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces thrust into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday, killing as many as 100 civilians by the accounts of...
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08 Feb ' 03:03
Three-state sweep revives Santorum's White House hopes
DENVER (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum rejuvenated his presidential hopes on Tuesday with a shocking sweep of the three...
U.S. eyes cuts to Iraq embassy after troops exit
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The U.S. government is looking to cut the size of its embassy in Iraq, by far its largest and most expensive mission,...
It was a grim election night party for Mitt Romney. First came word that he lost Missouri. Next came news of his defeat in Minnesota. With...
Homs under assault, Russia unbending on Syria
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces thrusting into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday killed at least 67 civilians, including three...
Euro, shares higher on hopes for Greek deal
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro was at eight-week high and European shares rose on Wednesday on hopes that a deal on a second bailout for Greece...
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07 Feb ' 21:42
Victories revive Santorum's White House hopes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum rejuvenated his presidential hopes on Tuesday with overwhelming victories over...
Obama's embrace of 'super PAC' will test his base of donors
President Obama's decision to endorse a "super PAC" working on his behalf will test the devotion of his...
Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian peace foray
AMMAN (Reuters) - Armored forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad thrust deeper into the central city of Homs on Wednesday, firing rockets...
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07 Feb ' 17:28
Breaking news
LOVELAND, Colo. (Reuters) - Republican candidate Rick Santorum is gunning for a victory in at least one of the three states holding...
Court overturns California gay marriage ban, appeal planned
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that may lead to a...
Mexico arrests figure in Fast and Furious gun-smuggling scandal
REPORTING FROM MEXICO CITY -- Mexican authorities have arrested a reputed enforcer for the country's most powerful drug cartel -- a man also...
Shark attacks down, but deaths hit highest level since '93
Shark attacks continued to decline in the United States last year, but worldwide fatalities doubled, jumping to their highest level since...
Iran shrugs off latest U.S. sanctions, trade suffers
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran castigated its U.S. adversary on Tuesday over new financial measures to disrupt Iranian commerce, and a default on...
The Obama campaign's new, friendlier posture toward "super PACs" was the result of an "evolving conversation" on the role of outside money,...
Father in Washington state house blast left farewell message
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Josh Powell, in a farewell voicemail message left for relatives before he triggered a fiery blast that killed himself...
White House defends contraception rules as criticisms mount
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities, hospitals and other church-affiliated...
Obama boosts funds for Alzheimer's research
(Reuters) - The Obama administration plans to spend an additional $156 million over the next two years to help find an effective treatment...
Fresh off his victory in Nevada, Mitt Romney turned his attention to Colorado, whose voters will caucus on Tuesday. In the modest meeting...
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07 Feb ' 12:57
California gay marriage ban overturned, appeal planned
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to...
Clint Eastwood defends Super Bowl ad, denies Obama link
Clint Eastwood defended his now-controversial Chrysler ad that aired during the Super bowl, in which he implored the nation to overcome...
Komen VP steps down after Planned Parenthood flap
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior executive of breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure resigned on Tuesday, a week after the group...
Obama proposes money for math, science education
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed $80 million in new government funding for a program to boost science and...
Russia's Lavrov seeks peace in Syria as forces bombard Homs
AMMAN (Reuters) - Russia won a promise from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to bring an end to bloodshed in Syria, but Western...
White House says open to compromise over contraception
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities and hospitals in implementing new rules that...
Obama administration to spend $50 million more immediately
(Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Tuesday it plans to spend an additional $50 million this year and will seek an extra $80...
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07 Feb ' 07:47
Caucuses, primary a chance to gain momentum, if not delegates
Get ready for plenty of sound and fury, signifying almost nothing, after Republican voters caucus in Minnesota and Colorado and cast ballots...
Obama campaign returning funds tied to Mexican fugitive
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is returning more than $200,000 in donations from the family of a...
Lavrov says seeks peace in Syria as forces bombard Homs
AMMAN (Reuters) - Russia's foreign minister said he told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday that Moscow wanted to see peace in...
Staff of L.A. elementary school replaced pending sex abuse inquiry
In a dramatic move to quell parents' fears, Los Angeles school officials said they will temporarily replace the entire staff of an...
Iran's parliament summons Ahmadinejad on economic policy
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will appear in parliament next month to be grilled on his handling of the economy,...
Ruling expected on constitutionality of gay marriage ban
Reporting from San Francisco -- A federal appeals court is expected to decide Tuesday whether California's ban on same-sex marriage violates...
Greek talks check euro, results hit shares
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro was underpinned on Tuesday by hopes a way would be found to push through a second bailout deal for Greece,...
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07 Feb ' 01:55
Obama campaign to support Super Pac fundraiser
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, worried about the influx of money to groups supporting Republican...
Kids in Washington home blast suffered chop wounds
SEATTLE (Reuters) - The two boys of a man who blew up his Washington state home, killing himself and his sons, suffered chop wounds in their...
Syrian forces bombard Homs, Lavrov arrives for talks
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces renewed their bombardment of Homs on Tuesday as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Damascus...
Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"
(Reuters) - After a lengthy debate, Walmart decided that eggs are indeed healthy.
Greek hopes prop up euro, results hit shares
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro was underpinned by hopes a way would be found to push through a second bailout deal for Greece, though poor...
U.S. judge allows enforcement of Texas abortion law
(Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Monday allowed the state of Texas to begin enforcing a law requiring abortion providers to show or...
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06 Feb ' 21:10
Powell boys were struck with ax before blast
Josh Powell's two young sons Charles, 7, and Braden, 5, were severely injured by "chops to the neck" and died from carbon monoxide poisoning...
Gay-marriage backers eagerly await appeals court's Prop. 8 ruling
Backers of gay marriage are eagerly anticipating an appeals court ruling Tuesday on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the 2008...
Syrian forces attack Homs on eve of Lavrov visit
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A Syrian military assault on Homs killed dozens of people on the eve of a visit to Damascus by Russia's Foreign...
The Year of the Dragon is also the Year of the Baby
Taiko and Gemma Chen may not celebrate all 15 days of the lunar new year, nor do they believe they are sweeping away prosperity by...
Greek leaders face crunch talks, unions strike
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek political leaders face crunch talks on Tuesday to hammer out a deal on unpopular reforms that have prompted the...
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