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Rep. Bachus faces insider-trading investigation - Washington Post

Santorum Adjusting to Star Treatment on Trail - New York Times

Chicago police announce arrests in gang and drug cases - Chicago Tribune

Romney says his conservatism will shine through at CPAC - CBS News

Skull found near convicted California killer's property - Fox News

Graphic words, photos mark Virginia murder trial - USA TODAY

Ron Barber, ex-Giffords aide, to run for her former seat - CBS News

Abusers used school in impoverished area as stalking grounds - USA TODAY

NRC Approves Southern's Nuclear-Plant Construction Permit, First Since '78 - Bloomberg

House bans federal lawmakers from insider trading - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Middle East

Turkey sinks Israel Navy participation in NATO operation - Jerusalem Post

Muslim Brotherhood Demands Military Cede Power in Egypt - New York Times

Santorum: Obama trying to allow Iran to have nuke - The Associated Press

Creator of Revolution Muslim website, inspiration to US jihadis, pleads guilty - Christian Science Monitor

4 Diplomats From Syria Are Expelled By Germany - New York Times

US working around United Nations to organize 'friends of Syria' meeting - Fox News

Israel urges world to reject Palestinian unity gov't - Jerusalem Post

Report: Iran adds 2 submarines to naval fleet amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz - Washington Post

US rallies 'Friends of Syria' for meeting - Firstpost

In shift after Arab Spring, Hamas drifting away from longtime patrons Iran, Syria - Chicago Tribune

US Headlines

Republican hopefuls seek boost from conservative gathering - USA TODAY

Driver whisks 6 students off NC bus before it bursts into flames - CNN International

Worker: Josh Powell told son he had 'surprise' - Boston.com

As nursing home care improves, some problems slow to mend - USA TODAY

Ban on women lifted for about 1% of military jobs - USA TODAY

Nuclear agency approves first nuclear reactors since 1978 - USA TODAY

First lady fights obesity in Iowa, but overweight kids are few - Los Angeles Times

World News

Mystery of China's Missing Crime Fighter Deepens - New York Times

China: Self-Immolation Protest - New York Times

Cruise ships to hold pre-departure drills - Financial Times

Video of Chinese toddler sobbing in snow sparks outrage - CNN International

NATO airstrike killed eight children: Karzai - Hindustan Times

Al-Shabaab joining al Qaeda, monitor group says - CNN International

Palestinian leadership backs Fatah-Hamas Doha deal - AFP

Asia Headlines

Who's hot, who's not in China Sports (Week 6) - China Daily

China says crusading police chief spent day in US consulate amid asylum bid ... - Washington Post

Asia Stocks, Won Fall on Greece Aid Concern - Bloomberg

Lleyton Hewitt gives Australia Davis Cup lead - The Australian

Harper Courts China for Canadian Companies - Bloomberg

Australia Central Bank Says Slower Growth, Inflation Boost Rate-Cut Scope - Bloomberg

China's vice president set for two-day visit to Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

Peterson's Lardy Says China's Growth Rate May Slow - Washington Post

Asia Stocks, South Korean Won Decline on Greece Deal; Oil Falls - BusinessWeek

Drone Kills Pakistani Militant, Official Says - New York Times

Africa

As the Charles Taylors betray Africa to Uncle Sam… - Myjoyonline.com

China's Growing Role in Africa: Myths and Facts - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Witnessing the Start of a New Chapter in South Africa - Huffington Post (blog)

South Africa to Lure Miners With $40 Billion Boost For Railways - BusinessWeek

Africa: Gates Foundation Invests in Cutting-Edge Research to Diagnose ... - AllAfrica.com

Arab Spring uprisings embolden Africa's militants - The National

South Africa Plans 'Massive' Rail Projects to Boost Jobs, Attract Miners - Bloomberg

50 Cent Proves The Hype's Real, Tackles Africa's Hunger Problems - SOHH

Rhino dies under sedation in South Africa during procedure meant to deter poachers - Washington Post

South Africa plans big infrastructure campaign - Newsday

Latest in Europe

IMF must help avoid Greek "explosion": Italy's Monti (Reuters)

Europe needs stronger financial firewall: Obama (Reuters)

Garzon trial forces Spain to confront painful past (Reuters)

Guerlain perfume heir accused of racism in trial (AP)

Summary Box: Vodafone Q3 revenue flat (AP)

Cruise ship disaster captain knew "it was over" (Reuters)

Summary Box: Tax changes send Diageo profit down (AP)

Lawyer: 6 Austrians were injected with malaria (AP)

Greenland mourns victims of triple homicide (AP)

Italy cruise lawsuits will force higher standards: lawyer (Reuters)

Latin America

ANDEAN DAYBOOK: Chile Survey; Colombia Bank Minutes; Peru Trade - Bloomberg

In Latin America, Chinese cars are gaining buyers - Los Angeles Times

South American prison deaths tied to overcrowding, official says - Los Angeles Times

US military assists in Latin America anti-drug operation - AFP

Mexico's America Movil profit sinks on weaker peso - Reuters

Brazil's Petrobras names first female CEO - Christian Science Monitor

IDB Capital Increased by $70 Billion for Latin America Lending - BusinessWeek

IDB Capital Increased by $70 Billion for Latin America Lending - Bloomberg

Itau BBA To Maintain Pace of Expansion In Latin America - Wall Street Journal

Petrobras CEO: Milestone for Latin America - Latin Business Chronicle

China News

China says top cop spent a day in US consulate - The Associated Press

China January trade surplus soars as imports crumble - Reuters

Harper Courts China for Canadian Companies - Bloomberg

Why China didn't back UN plan for Syria - CNN (blog)

Holiday hits China auto sales in January - Boston.com

China's vice president set for two-day visit to Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

Peterson's Lardy Says China's Growth Rate May Slow - Washington Post

India News

RPT-UPDATE 1-India's Tata Steel posts first quarterly loss in 2 yrs - Reuters India

India's role in Maldives change isn't pretty, but pragmatic - Firstpost

Etisalat takes $827m hit on India operations - Times of India

Facing the Challenge of China, Should India Embrace the US? - TIME (blog)

Air India Boosts Boeing Dreamliner Delay Compensation Claim to $1 Billion - Bloomberg

India Explores Economic Opportunities in Iran, Denting Western Sanctions Plan - New York Times

India moves navy as axed Maldives president Nasheed faces prison - Daily Mail

Technology

An 'Entertainment Device' Is Expected From Google - New York Times

Apple iPad 3 Mini? A 7-inch iPad is coming, analyst says - Los Angeles Times

FBI releases file on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs - Los Angeles Times

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA, to include Office apps for tablets - Computerworld

LinkedIn's 4Q Revenue Doubles, Stock Soars 8 Pct - ABC News

Google expands security bug bounty program to Chrome OS - Ars Technica

Google, Microsoft and Apple Letters Aim to Keep Regulators at Bay - PCWorld

Google Developing Home Entertainment System - Wall Street Journal

LinkedIn upbeat for 2012 on members, product growth - Reuters

Google working on home entertainment center, WSJ says - CNET (blog)

American

Obama and the Big-Money Campaign - New York Times

Quinn to Obama: Illinois moving ahead on Medicaid fraud crackdown - Chicago Tribune

Obama's Jobs Bounce - New York Times (blog)

Man accused of threatening Obama faces new charge - Newsday

Obama: 10 states to receive No Child Left Behind waivers - Washington Post

Obama birth control policy splits Democrats amid signs White House seeks a way out - Washington Post

Left wary of Obama's mortgage victory - Politico

Michelle Obama marks 2nd year of obesity campaign - CBS News

Obama Says Europe Needs Strong Firewall, Growth Plan - BusinessWeek

Conservatives: Romney's OK if Obama is alternative - San Jose Mercury News

The Obama Spotify Playlist: A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Indie and REO ... - New York Times (blog)

Obama's Approval Numbers Climb - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Obama birth control rule: Republican response blocked by Harry Reid - Politico

Michelle Obama Kicks Off 'Let's Move' Tour With Iowa Pep Rally - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Obama Says Italian Prime Minister Monti Off To 'Good Start' - Wall Street Journal

Obama Contraceptives Mandate Losing Senate Democrats? - ABC News (blog)

Obama administration reaffirms support for California high-speed rail - Los Angeles Times

Obama vs. Catholics: Walking the contraception tightrope - Washington Post (blog)

Obama Says Mortgage Deal Turns Page On 'Recklessness' - ABC News (blog)

Business Headlines

US banks in $40bn mortgage settlement - Financial Times

US video game sales fall 34 percent in January due to lack of new titles - Washington Post

El Paso shareholders seek to block vote on merger - Reuters

Activision Blizzard swings to profit in 4th quarter - Los Angeles Times

Stocks Close Higher Again - Wall Street Journal

LinkedIn stock soars 8 percent - Salt Lake Tribune

Report says portion of young adults with jobs at lowest level - ABC2 News

Global Economy

VP Xi's trip to address 'trust deficit' with US - China Daily

ECB's Draghi Can Play Pivotal Role in Solving Greek Crisis: View - Bloomberg

Oil Falls From Three-Week High as Greece Counters US Economy - BusinessWeek

Euro near two month highs after Greece; yen heavy - Reuters

Euro ministers cold on deal to bail out Greece - Newsday

Italy's Monti Says Europe Needs More Growth, IMF Flexibility - BusinessWeek

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts inflation and growth forecasts - Herald Sun

Economy toughest on young adults, study finds - Newsday

Yuan Drops as Greek Talks Stall, Inflation Distorted by Holiday - BusinessWeek

Euro ministers cautious on Greek bailout deal - BusinessWeek

Health & More

The DSM 5 Follies, As Told In Its Own Words - Huffington Post (blog)

Health deteriorating for man accused of killing wife, Viola Drath - Washington Post

New rules for health plans require clear summaries of benefits - Los Angeles Times

Eisai Skin Cancer Drug Eases Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice - BusinessWeek

A rule that protects women and respects faith - Washington Post (blog)

1Care health scheme an additional tax - Malaysia Kini

Flowers Foods 4Q Profit Falls 27% On Higher Ingredient Costs - Wall Street Journal

Health Reform Bans Insurance Company Fine Print, Allows Baffling Terms - Huffington Post

Health Management Associates, Inc. to Present at the Leerink Swan 2012 Global ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Whole Foods up on 1Q results - CBS News

Living & More

Fashion's Calendar Keeper - Wall Street Journal

Movie review: Oscar-nominated short films - Los Angeles Times

Coming & Going: Expedited TSA screening, new blood clot advice, more travel news - Washington Post

Exhibit looks back at 50 years of American fashion - Wall Street Journal

Newcomers and comebacks could yield Grammy surprises - Chicago Tribune

Three Programs in 'Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012' - New York Times

Oscar lands in Los Angeles after Chicago flight - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Grammy spotlight shines on Adele - Stuff.co.nz

Androgynous model hits runway - Stuff.co.nz

The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Documentaries - Boston.com

Entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda 'Merrily' Rolls; 'Rx' Targets Big Pharma - BusinessWeek

The Vampire Diaries: What's Ahead for Damon and Elena! - E! Online

Boss hires 2 horn men to replace Clarence - New York Daily News

Sir Paul McCartney gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Finally! - Entertainment Weekly

Movie review: 'The Vow' - Los Angeles Times

Van Halen gets a "Jump"-start with Roth-fronted album - Chicago Tribune

Mon Dieu! Could Halle Berry Really Be Allowed to Move Daughter Nahla to France? - E! Online

Sports

Blues snap Devils' streak as TJ Oshie fools Johan Hedberg in shootout - ESPN

Max Pacioretty's hat trick delivers Canadiens past Islanders - ESPN

Richards Lifts Rangers to Overtime Win After Third-Period Rally - New York Times

NBA All-Star Reserves Announced - ESPN

Bogans out for the year; Williams donned an All-Star reserve - New York Daily News

Marc Gasol, Aldridge, Iguodala among five first-time NBA All-Stars - SI.com

LaMarcus Aldridge leads All-Star reserves - USA TODAY

NV athletic commission: UFC's Nick Diaz tests positive for marijuana, facing ... - Washington Post

I'm Lovin' It: Great McDonald's moments - ESPN

LeBron will be sorry eventually - FOXSports.com

CNN

Why China didn't back UN plan for Syria - CNN (blog)

Conservatives see tough challenges on road to White House - CNN

Marc Gasol, Aldridge, Iguodala among five first-time NBA All-Stars - SI.com

10 states out of No Child Left Behind

Driver whisks 6 students off NC bus before it bursts into flames - CNN International

Carville: GOP, your real problem is Mitt

Drug reverses Alzheimer's in mice

Fox News

Islamists halt TV shoot in Egypt over 'indecent' clothes

Bus driver suing in firing over Confederate flag

Human Skull Found Near Convicted Killer's Property

Report: 2 Tibetans killed by security forces

Skull found near convicted California killer's property

Coach accused inappropriately texting student

Gisele Is Super Bowl MVS: Most Valuable Spouse

The Guardian

Greece bows to further austerity, but bailout delayed until next week

David Cameron tempted to offer tax breaks to hire cleaners

MoD criticised for £6bn overspend on big defence projects

Syrian troops bombard sealed-off suburb of Homs

Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre refuses to retract Hugh Grant accusation

Health bill in fresh trouble as first signs of cabinet dissent emerge

Athens bows to further austerity – but still the deal is not finalised

Pakistan's spy agency ISI faces court over disappearances

Huffington Post

The DSM 5 Follies, As Told In Its Own Words - Huffington Post (blog)

The Best Music Documentaries Ever: Michael Rapaport Picks His Favorites

CPAC 2012: A Gay Rights Group's Path From Center Of Discusion To Excommunication

Michele Bachmann Shows Off 'Titanium Spine' And Repeats 'I Was The Perfect Candidate'

Victoria Jackson At CPAC To 'Save America From Communism'

Marin Mad Cow-Related Illnesses: Two Reported Cases, One Fatal, Rattle Bay Area County (Video)

San Francisco Open Houses: The Best Spots On The Market This Week (PHOTOS)

NY Times News

VP Xi's trip to address 'trust deficit' with US - China Daily

ECB's Draghi Can Play Pivotal Role in Solving Greek Crisis: View - Bloomberg

Oil Falls From Three-Week High as Greece Counters US Economy - BusinessWeek

Euro near two month highs after Greece; yen heavy - Reuters

Euro ministers cold on deal to bail out Greece - Newsday

Italy's Monti Says Europe Needs More Growth, IMF Flexibility - BusinessWeek

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts inflation and growth forecasts - Herald Sun

Economy toughest on young adults, study finds - Newsday

Yuan Drops as Greek Talks Stall, Inflation Distorted by Holiday - BusinessWeek

Euro ministers cautious on Greek bailout deal - BusinessWeek

Reuters

U.S. banks agree to $25 billion in homeowner help

Biden says contraceptives fight can be worked out

Jobless claims drop brightens labor market picture

Greece deal fails to convince, EU demands more

NRC approves first new nuclear plant in a generation

House passes curbs on lawmaker insider trading

FBI memos paint Jobs as driven, reality-distorting visionary

American Spectator

Exposing 'Truth and Lies' in Afghanistan

Obama WH Doesn't Care if the Senate Passes a Budget

Sen. Paul Introduces Amendment to Halt Aid to Egypt

The Origins of Romneycare and Coultercare

No Waiver for Thee

The Day Ahead: Thursday, February 9

Into the European Fold

The Pearls of Pauline

TIME.com

Review: Soulo Converts iPad into Karaoke Machine

Mitt Romney's Sweet Spot: Just Conservative Enough

The Art of Nazi Hunting: How Israel's Mossad Found Adolf Eichmann

War with Iran: Four Not-Impossible Scenarios

The Steve Jobs FBI File: Questions of Drugs, Character

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Speaks with TIME

Obama: $25 Billion Mortgage Deal Puts an End to 'Era of Recklessness'

Times of India

Man pleads guilty in NYC to harassing Ivanka Trump - Times of India

Rahul will run UP govt by remote control: Jaiswal

Etisalat takes $827m hit on India operations - Times of India

China car sales tumble 24%, a first in 7 years - Economic Times

Fighter deal: Eurofighter lost to Rafale on cost

When PM tried to heal Pak ties with Ayurveda

RCA, Rajasthan Royals owe police Rs 4.5 cr

Wall Street Journal

NY Fashion Week: Wearable, sellable looks for fall - Wall Street Journal

Fashion's Calendar Keeper - Wall Street Journal

Exhibit looks back at 50 years of American fashion - Wall Street Journal

Flowers Foods 4Q Profit Falls 27% On Higher Ingredient Costs - Wall Street Journal

Canada Allows Exports Of Uranium to China - Wall Street Journal

Canada Allows Exports Of Uranium to China - Wall Street Journal

Greek Jobless Rate Jumps to 20.9%

Bank of England Boosts Its Stimulus

Canada Allows Exports Of Uranium to China

Mexico Seizes 15 Tons of Meth

Yahoo News

Women at war: Pentagon is easing its job limits (AP)

Euro ministers cold on deal to bail out Greece (AP)

Biden says contraceptives fight can be worked out (Reuters)

Will Adele be the belle of the Grammy ball? (AP)

Jobless claims drop brightens labor market picture (Reuters)

IMF must help avoid Greek "explosion": Italy's Monti (Reuters)

Europe needs stronger financial firewall: Obama (Reuters)

Family plucked from Pacific after boat capsizes (AP)

Greece deal fails to convince, EU demands more (Reuters)

NRC approves first new nuclear plant in a generation (Reuters)

GOP Latest

Mitt Romney's presidential campaign stuck in lukewarm - Washington Post

Why Romney's background matters - Politico

Conservatives gather to hear GOP candidates, criticize Obama - Los Angeles Times

Conservatives see tough challenges on road to White House - CNN

Romney's negative ads could cost him voters - USA TODAY

Romney 'glitter bomber' fired from internship - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Republican hopefuls seek boost from conservative gathering - USA TODAY

The hole in Mitt Romney's campaign - Washington Post

Can Romney win without a ton of ads? Losses this week, potential Maine defeat ... - Chicago Tribune

GOP threatens huge cuts to unemployment insurance - Christian Science Monitor

Democrats Latest

Obama birth control policy splits Democrats amid signs White House seeks a way out - Washington Post

HUFFPOST FUNDRACE -- Pelosi Declares War On Stephen Colbert - Huffington Post

Harry Reid Urges 'Calm' When Republicans Offer Birth Control Amendment To ... - Huffington Post

Did Pelosi run afoul of fundraising rules in news conference on fundraising? - Washington Post

Democrats renew push for campaign finance overhaul - Boston.com

Liberal group: Conservative political conference hosts white nationalists - Daily Caller

Democrats Continue Pursuit of Millionaire Surtax - ABC News (blog)

Senate Democrats Split Over Obama's Contraception-Coverage Rule - Bloomberg

Democrats optimistic heading into state convention - San Jose Mercury News

Democrats renew push for campaign finance overhaul - San Francisco Chronicle

Sarah Palin Latest

Sarah Palin brings star power to national meeting of conservatives - Alaska Dispatch

Lingle Ad Uses Palin Event Photo - Honolulu Civil Beat (blog)

Sarah Palin sizes up GOP race on 'Fox News Sunday' - Orlando Sentinel (blog)

What if Palin Were Running? - Daily Beast

Sarah Palin: Raising a special needs child - Mother Nature Network (blog)

Romney, Santorum, Gingrich, Sarah Palin & Other Things to Watch For at CPAC - Daily Beast

In politics, as in sports, a sure thing just doesn't exist - TheNewsTribune.com

Sarah Palin Look-Alike Fends off Moon Nazis in New Iron Sky Trailer - Wired News (blog)

Sarah Palin on Mothering a Special Needs Child - Yahoo! Contributors Network

'Iron Sky' Trailer & Poster: Nazi Space Invaders vs. President Palin - Screen Rant

Tri-State Headlines

NY Fashion Week: Wearable, sellable looks for fall - Wall Street Journal

Two Governors' Sucker Punches at the Port Authority - New York Times

A Point Guard's Sudden Emergence Catches Retailers Off Guard - New York Times

Jersey City clears 'Jersey Shore' spinoff - The Associated Press

Man pleads guilty in NYC to harassing Ivanka Trump - Times of India

New Jersey among states to have No Child Left Behind education requirements lifted - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Intel settles NY antitrust case for just $6.5 million - Reuters

NY attorney general ends antitrust lawsuit against Intel, chip-maker paying ... - Washington Post

NY Fashion Week: Don't fix what's not broken - San Jose Mercury News

NY Fashion Week: Don't fix what's not broken - Huffington Post

California Latest

Abusers used school in impoverished area as stalking grounds - USA TODAY

Former Rose Parade official is held in volunteer's 2004 killing - Los Angeles Times

Inmate advocates question state's commitment to prison healthcare - Los Angeles Times

'Tuba Raids' Plague Schools in California - New York Times

Man convicted of stalking Madonna in '96 walks away from hospital - Los Angeles Times

Paul McCartney gets his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles Times

Stripe Said to Get Funding Valuing Startup at $100 Million - BusinessWeek

Raiders release CB Stanford Routt less than 1 year after giving him ... - Washington Post

Skull found near convicted California killer's property - Fox News

Nick Watney passes toughest course - ESPN