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February 10, 2012

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February 10, 2012

10 states freed from some 'No Child Left Behind' requirements

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:24:02 EST

Ten states are being granted waivers to free them from some requirements of the No Child Left Behind education reform law, with President Barack Obama explaining Thursday that the move aims to "combine greater freedom with greater accountability."

Palestinian detainee in Israel now more than 50 days into hunger strike

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:14:32 EST

Just under two months ago, Randa Adnan, said her husband weighed just over 200 pounds. Visiting him in an Israeli hospital this week, Randa said, she found her 33-year-old spouse, Khader Adnan, now weighs no more than 121 pounds.

Conservatives see tough challenges on road to White House

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:36 EST

Republicans looking to take back the White House in November face a challenging political environment, a trio of conservative political observers said Thursday at an annual gathering of conservative activists.

Utah inmate asks to die by firing squad

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:44 EST

A Utah death row inmate, convicted of beating a man with a tire jack and puncturing his liver with an inserted tire iron, has requested that he be allowed to die by firing squad, officials said Thursday.

Venezuelan President Chavez dismisses challengers, but one is showing strength

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:05:19 EST

When an opposition candidate challenged Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to a debate last month, his reply was "aguila no caza mosca" -- "the eagle doesn't hunt the fly."

Maldives' deposed president faces arrest as wife flees to Sri Lanka

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:52 EST

The deposed president of the Maldives was facing arrest Thursday, a former foreign minister said, as political turmoil gripped the capital following days of violent clashes in the Indian Ocean nation.

Rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight charged with marijuana possession

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:48:13 EST

Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was charged with marijuana possession after he was pulled over by Las Vegas police for an alleged traffic violation, police spokesman Laura Meltzer said Thursday.

Skin cancer drug reverses Alzheimer's in mice

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:38:37 EST

Scientists say they "serendipitously" discovered that a drug used to treat a type of cancer quickly reversed Alzheimer's disease in mice.

At least 137 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:04 EST

A Syrian opposition group reported at least 137 deaths at the hands of government forces Thursday as President Bashar al-Assad escalated a brutal assault against an opposition that wants an end to his regime.

Home favorite Bartoli into last eight

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:28:45 EST

Home favourite Marion Bartoli recovered from a sluggish opening set to take her place in the last eight of the Paris Open after beating Croatian Petra Martic.

Mississippi pardons challenged at court hearing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:26:00 EST

Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday heard challenges to the scores of controversial pardons issued by former Gov. Haley Barbour on his way out of office, peppering lawyers with questions but making no immediate ruling.

Kozak seals comeback for ten-man Lazio; Siena edge ahead of Napoli

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:22:32 EST

A stunning second half fightback saw Lazio score three goals to claim a dramatic victory over Cesena in Italy's Serie A.

Human rights group calls for Iraq to end executions

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:07:30 EST

A human rights group expressed alarm Thursday at the pace of executions in Iraq and called for Iraqi authorities to abolish the practice.

Ex-addicts staying sober through sport

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:04 EST

When Nick Nisbet says he once hit rock bottom, he means it.

Contraception controversy consumes D.C., campaign

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:10 EST

Congressional Democrats and Republicans escalated their rhetorical war Thursday over a pending federal rule requiring religiously affiliated employers to provide full contraception coverage to women -- one day after hints emerged of a possible compromise between the White House and conservative religious critics.

Court suspends Spain's most famous judge

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:47:06 EST

Spain's best-known judge will be suspended for 11 years from the bench after his conviction Thursday for improperly ordering wiretaps while investigating a financial corruption case, the nation's Supreme Court ruled.

Al-Shabaab joining al Qaeda, monitor group says

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:47 EST

Somalia's Al-Shabaab rebel movement has tightened its ties to the al Qaeda terror network, with its leader pledging loyalty to al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

The time to honor Iraq vets is now

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:20 EST

The Iraq War ended in December, and veterans and other citizens throughout the country have begun clamoring for local parades to celebrate the return of our Iraq veterans -- yet only one city in the nation, St. Louis, has held one.