17 February, 2012
 The Associated Press | 1 dead, 1 hurt in Calif. federal building shooting The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A federal immigration agent who shot and injured a colleague in their office Thursday was killed when a third agent drew his weapon and fired, the FBI said. Several shots were fired about 5:30 pm in the Immigration Customs ... Immigration agent killed in shootout at federal building in Long Beach FBI probes deadly shooting involving ICE agents in Long Beach Shootout at California federal building leaves one dead, one injured |
 BBC News | Anthony Shadid, New York Times reporter, dies in Syria BBC News New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid, who twice won the Pulitzer Prize, has died on assignment in Syria. The 43-year-old is believed to have suffered an asthma attack triggered by an allergic reaction. An American of Lebanese descent, ... Pulitzer-winning journalist dies in Syria NY Times reporter Anthony Shadid dies in Syria New York Times correspondent Shadid dies in Syria |
 Los Angeles Times | President Obama feels the love, and more, in San Francisco Los Angeles Times By Kathleen Hennessey President Obama's California fundraising blitz may have been full of staid luncheons and white tablecloths, but it ended with a little San Francisco color. Obama addressed 2900 mostly adoring supporters at a fundraiser Thursday ... President Barack Obama's big-money day in SF Raising campaign cash, Obama balancing message to the 99 percent and 1 percent Midair Drama Played Out As Small Plane Flew Near Obama Helicopter |
 CTV.ca | New Jersey says yes, but veto expected Detroit Free Press Compiled from reports by AP The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. Chris Christie. The 42-33 vote sends the bill to Christie's desk. The Republican governor ... New Jersey Assembly passes gay marriage bill Christie NJ Tax Cut Imperiled by Rise in Debt, Pension Costs Christie talks tough on Israel |
 CTV.ca | Shelling continues in Syria, protests planned CNN United Nations (CNN) -- Shelling continued non-stop in the besieged city of Homs early Friday, a day after the United Nations General Assembly passed a non-biding resolution condemning the brutal government crackdown in Syria. UN assembly adopts resolution condemning Syria Syrian activists report new raids, arrests U.N. assembly overwhelmingly backs call for Assad's exit |
 The Guardian | Santorum a threat to Romney in Mich. Boston.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Rick Santorum, who has demonstrated an ability to rally social conservatives, is now trying to broaden his coalition in Michigan by attracting blue-collar fiscal conservatives - and do it all in Mitt Romney's boyhood backyard. Rochelle Riley: GOP has already lost Michigan's vote Romney Targets Prized Interests in Bid to Win Michigan's Primary Romney, Santorum make pitches to Michigan voters |
 ABC News | Life sentence for '09 attempt to bomb airliner Boston Globe By Nick Bunkley AP Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, seen in a courtroom sketch, was convicted in the Christmas Day 2009 incident. DETROIT - The Nigerian man who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner with explosives concealed in his underwear on Christmas ... Detroit underwear bomber lectured the FBI on black magic Underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab begins life term Life sentence for underwear bomber |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Thai cops: Iranian suspects dined with prostitutes The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The three Iranian men detained for allegedly plotting bomb attacks in Bangkok on Israeli diplomats had more than terror on their minds in Thailand. Police said Friday they had also cavorted with prostitutes at a beach resort. Thai Police Widen Search for Iranians Thai Police: 2 More Suspects in Terror Case Report: Thailand raising security alert after Israel warns of new attacks ... |
 New York Times | Now teacher evaluation movement goes to districts Wall Street Journal AP ALBANY, NY — The effort to require tougher job evaluations of teachers next goes to school districts and their unions. On Thursday, a statewide template was formed in an agreement involving the state Education Department, teachers unions and Gov. Governor Cuomo grownup in teacher evalution appeals process New York Teacher Deal Links Evaluations to Student Test Scores A Last-Minute Deal on Teacher Evaluations |
 Daily Mail | Santorum defends backer after contraception remarks CBS News Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum refused to denounce comments about women holding their legs together as a means of contraception made by one of his biggest supporters. In an interview on Fox, Santorum also said he morally disagrees with ... Santorum defends moral versus political stance on contraception while caught ... Let Them Use Aspirin Santorum Distances Himself From 'Aspirin' Comment |
Howard's dominance on both ends makes him the closest thing to LeBron in the NBA
Gary Carter, the Hall of Fame catcher who helped the New York Mets win the 1986 World Series, died Thursday at age 57. He was diagnosed with four brain tumors last May.
LeBron James won't rule out playing for the Cavaliers again.
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin may not have gotten a shot if it wasn't for Carmelo Anthony.
Seth Curry scored 21 of his season-high 26 points in the second half, and No. 5 Duke rallied from 20 points down with 11:33 to play and beat North Carolina State 78-73 on Thursday night. 
Jeremy Lin will play in the Rising Stars Challenge after all.
Despite a former TCU player claiming that drug use was widespread on the team, only five players tested positive for marijuana in a Feb. 1, a source told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Thursday. 
With the NBA's March 15 trade deadline now less than a month away, Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol admits he's not sure if his future lies in Los Angeles.
Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for a new sports arena that could bring the NBA and NHL to Seattle.
UCLA football coach Jim L. Mora has noticed something a little different around the Westwood campus this week thanks to a certain high-profile NFL quarterback working out at the Bruins practice facility.
Four days after his big win at Pebble Beach, Phil Mickelson keeps right on rolling.
The Minnesota Vikings need wide receivers.
The stocky man showed up in a basketball uniform for a game at Century High School in North Dakota. Players and coaches assumed he was a fan who had come with another team, so nobody objected when he began to pitch in around the bench.
With hopes of getting one last shot in the NBA, former All-Star and league MVP Allen Iverson is contemplating playing minor league basketball, according to a person close to the situation.
The IBF on Thursday banned former junior flyweight titlist Luis Lazarte from participating in any fight the organization is associated with following Lazarte's actions during a bout last Friday.
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose did not play Thursday against the Celts. 
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