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Santorum: Global warming is politics, not science (AP)

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[unable to retrieve full-text content]AP – Rick Santorum says President Barack Obama is pushing a radical environmental agenda that unwisely limits energy production and turns its back on science. Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/politics/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120220/ap_on_el_pr/us_santorum_energy seve ballesteros samsung infuse mgm roses calvin klein twiggy greece

State of the Union driven by economy, election

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The President’s speech called for tax reform and government accountability. Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama called Tuesday night for a flurry of help for a hurting middle class and higher taxes on millionaires, delivering a State of the Union address packed with re-election themes. Restoring a fair shot for all, Obama [...]

Obama’s State of the Union: Jobs, re-election time (AP)

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WASHINGTON ? Vilified by the Republicans who want his job, President Barack Obama will stand before the nation Tuesday night determined to frame the election-year debate on his terms, using his State of the Union address to outline a lasting economic recovery that will “work for everyone, not just a wealthy few.” As his most [...]

8 Occupy protesters arrested at Democratic HQ (AP)

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DES MOINES, Iowa ? Eight Occupy Iowa protesters have been arrested at the Iowa Democratic Party headquarters in Des Moines, where they protested measures being considered in Washington dealing with issues including defense spending, a planned oil pipeline and jobless benefits. Twelve protesters entered the party headquarters Monday morning. A few hours later, eight were [...]

Democrats abandoning millionaire surtax proposal (AP)

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WASHINGTON ? Democrats are abandoning their demand for a surtax on millionaires to help finance payroll tax cuts in a sign that lawmakers are trying to broker a compromise on Congress’ highest-profile year-end dispute. Even so, there is no clear path to quick bipartisan agreement on the legislation, which would prevent an automatic Social Security [...]

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From the Editor’s Desk: Ch-ch-ch-changes, permissions and paranoia, Droid 4 and Galaxy Note thoughts

I am an excited editor. No, really. Excited because I've seen the roadmap for Android Central. Excited for the way we're going to bring you more Android news than ever before. For the way we're going to continue to be your first, last and best source for all things Android. For all the new devices. [...]

Disaster Relief: Climate Change And Urbanization Will Impact Humanitarian Aid, Poll Shows

* Expert poll shows changing face of humanitarian aid * Role of climate change and urbanisation to grow * Investment in risk reduction encouraged * Aid system urged to operate more like big business * Experts recommend slashing UN costs and bureaucracy By Katie Nguyen and Megan Rowling LONDON, Jan 26 (AlertNet) – Picture this: [...]

Texas School Districts Take Stand on High Stakes Testing

By Monica Rhor Updated 07:11?a.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2012 / HC The backlash began brewing long before Texas’ top education official called the emphasis on standardized testing “a perversion of its original intent,” long before the approach of new, more rigorous end-of-course?exams. For years, murmurs of discontent have stirred among teachers tired of devoting class [...]

NY Times sues Huffington Post over parenting blog (Reuters)

(Reuters) ? The New York Times Co has sued AOL Inc to force its Huffington Post online news website to rename a parenting blog with a similar name to its own. In a lawsuit filed late Friday in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, the Times said Huffington Post’s “Parentlode” blog had caused reader confusion [...]

Sanofi recalls some Fludara chemotherapy drug (Reuters)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Reuters – Sanofi said it has recalled some of its drug Fludara, a chemotherapy agent, due to quality control problems. The drug is used to treat adults with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have failed to respond adequately to prior treatments. Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20120216/hl_nm/us_sanofi_recall millionaire matchmaker shawshank redemption 3 10 to yuma [...]