28 January, 2012
 ABC News | Feisty Gingrich Stakes Campaign on Electability ABC News Newt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: He is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama. Even some of his supporters seem to be struggling to buy that argument, an indication that chief rival Mitt Romney's efforts to undercut ... Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida Commentary: Is GOP wary of Newt going rogue? Republican Jewish Coalition turns out in force for Newt Gingrich in Delray |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Navy converting ship into floating commando base in Middle East Fox News The US Navy is working to place a 'mothership' for Special Operations Forces in the Middle East, Fox News confirms. The USS Ponce, which was most recently being used as a dock in the Mediterranean Sea for the Libyan operation, was scheduled to be ... Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle East Navy Plans to Make Base From Old Ship US to send floating commando base to Mideast |
 CTV.ca | Syria killings spike as UN eyes resolution Times of India DAMASCUS: Syrian forces intensified their crackdown on Friday, with activists reporting 120 people killed in two days, as European and Arab nations pressed the UN Security Council to call on President Bashar al-Assad to stand down. Putin's Russia set against regime change in Syria Battles Put Damascus On the Edge Syrian Rebels Make Inroads With Help of Armed Fighters |
 Globe and Mail | Paul pursued strategy of publishing controversial newsletters, associates say Washington Post Ron Paul, well known as a physician, congressman and libertarian , has also been a businessman who pursued a marketing strategy that included publishing provocative, racially charged newsletters to make money and spread his ideas, said three people ... Paul hunts for GOP delegates in Maine Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida Ron Paul denies report that he approved newsletters |
 USA TODAY | Ex-Boston Mayor White, led in turbulent '70s, dies Fox News BOSTON – Kevin H. White, a four-term mayor who led Boston through years of racial violence and economic stagnation and was credited with putting the city on a path to prosperity, has died. He was 82. White, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's ... Former Boston Mayor Kevin White dies at 82 Kevin H. White, Boston's mayor during busing, dies at 82 |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistani doctor gave key information for Osama bin Laden raid: US Times of India US defense secretary Leon Panetta said the doctor helped verify bin Laden's presence in the compound. WASHINGTON: US defense secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging publicly for the first time that a Pakistani doctor provided key information to the US ... Pakistani doctor provided intelligence on Osama bin Laden Panetta cites key intelligence on bin Laden raid Rockets Hit Pakistan Military School Near Bin Laden Compound |
 The Guardian | 'Barefoot Bandit' gets prison and movie deal | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012-01-28 Philadelphia Inquirer By Manuel Valdes AP SEATTLE - A federal judge sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 61/2 years in prison Friday for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010. "Barefoot Bandit" gets 6.5 years of federal time 'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 years 'Barefoot Bandit' gets federal sentence |
 The Guardian | Pentagon's call to shut US bases just won't fly, lawmakers say Arizona Daily Star WASHINGTON - Legislators vowed Friday to resist a recommendation from the Pentagon to close unneeded military bases around the country as a way to save money, saying communities could not afford it and defense budget cuts could be made elsewhere. Rep. Experts divided on Pentagon's proposed cuts Pentagon: Army, Marines to shrink as budget slows Panetta Plan for Lean, Agile Military Reflects a Tighter Budget |
 Financial Times | Divisions over cruise disaster pay-out plan Financial Times The agreement, which offers passengers €11000 each plus reimbursement of the cost of the cruise, return travel and other expenses, was however rejected by at least two Italian consumer groups that are considering class-action lawsuits. Concordia deputy captain in court Travel Q&A: Will Costa refund my airfare for upcoming Concordia trip? Cruise disaster lawsuits must be in Italy |
 NEWS.com.au | Sock on that, Kim: South Korea floats footwear to communist North NEWS.com.au Threats from Pyongyang didn't stop the activists who said all they wanted was for people in the North to wear warm socks over their frozen feet. Picture: AP Source: AP SOUTH Korean activists released huge gas-filled balloons filled with socks over the ... US, South Korea plan first joint drills since Kim Jong Il's death North Korea threatens to punish mobile-phone users as 'war criminals' South Korea allows first private group to take aid to North Korea since Kim ... |
Joe Paterno's son soaks in the surroundings of grief and finds comfort 
LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.
Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay "had a long talk" Friday, coming to terms with comments made to the media this week, first by the Colts quarterback and then by the team's owner two days later.
It seems free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt has elected to remain in the National League and is likely to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals "soon," a major league source said late Friday night.
The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the London Olympics on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.
Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who has become something of a political lightning rod lately, weighed in Friday on his beliefs that the federal government is "out of control."
The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Jack Del Rio to become the club's new defensive coordinator.
The New Orleans Hornets are actively trying to trade center Chris Kaman, according to sources close to the process.
Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season.
The tougher South Course at Torrey Pines suited Kyle Stanley just fine Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open.
The Phillies have agreed with right fielder Hunter Pence on a one-year, $10.4 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration, the team announced Friday.
Mavericks consider sitting struggling Lamar Odom next for stretch of games.
Pat Shurmur hired former Minnesota coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator with the Browns on Friday.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the recession has helped build TV audiences for NFL games.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly has a high ankle sprain.
