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• Professor says gays are politically unpopular (AP)
• More evacuations ordered as new storm hits Calif. (AP)
• Va. rampage victims include suspect's relatives (AP)
• Former Texas minister convicted of killing wife (AP)
• More bias in US against Muslims than other faiths (AP)
• Report: Judge shouldn't lose job for closing court (AP)
• Texas man charged in deaths of 5 family members (AP)
• Judge: Ex-Detroit mayor owes $300K within 90 days (AP)
• Ice storm snarls traffic in nation's midsection (AP)
• Muslim scholars critical of US policy can return (AP)
• Signs point to Friday farewell for Conan O'Brien (AP)
• Teen held in afternoon rape along busy Ohio street (AP)
• Real-life 'Law & Order' DA joins NYC law firm (AP)
• Faith groups step in as abstinence funds dry up (AP)
• Brown: Mass. victory sends 'very powerful message' (AP)
• UN climate report riddled with errors on glaciers (AP)
• Runaway Ohio girl to remain free of Muslim parents (AP)
• Paralyzed man accuses Ohio hotel of discrimination (AP)
• Experts: Haiti at risk for another big aftershock (AP)
• 3 weeks after gay marriage law, NH takes up repeal (AP)

Professor says gays are politically unpopular (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:31 PM PST AP - Gay men and lesbians are a politically unpopular and relatively powerless force in the United States, even though the public tends to think otherwise, a political scientist testified Wednesday during a historic trial on the constitutionality of California's same-sex marriage ban.

More evacuations ordered as new storm hits Calif. (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST AP - A third powerful Pacific storm pounded California with heavy rain and snow Wednesday, forcing evacuations of hundreds of homes below wildfire-scarred mountains, shutting a major interstate, knocking out power to thousands and unleashing lightning strikes on two airliners.

Va. rampage victims include suspect's relatives (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 07:49 PM PST AP - The victims of a gunman's violent rampage in central Virginia included the suspect's sister and brother-in-law, as well as two other adults, three teenagers and a 4-year-old boy, according to authorities who charged the alleged shooter with first-degree murder on Wednesday.

Former Texas minister convicted of killing wife (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 08:47 PM PST AP - A former Texas minister was convicted late Wednesday of slipping his wife sleeping pills, smothering her to death with a pillow and faking her suicide note so he could be with his mistress.

More bias in US against Muslims than other faiths (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 08:39 PM PST AP - Americans are more than twice as likely to express prejudice against Muslims than they are against Christians, Jews or Buddhists, a new survey found. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they have little or no knowledge of Islam. Still, a majority dislike the faith.

Report: Judge shouldn't lose job for closing court (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 03:38 PM PST AP - An embattled Texas judge who closed her court before a death-row inmate could file his final appeal should not lose her job or receive any further punishment beyond the "public humiliation" she has faced, a judge presiding over her ethics trial said in a report released Wednesday.

Texas man charged in deaths of 5 family members (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:13 PM PST AP - A southeast Texas man was charged Wednesday in the weekend shooting deaths of five family members, including his 2-year-old niece, who also was decapitated.

Judge: Ex-Detroit mayor owes $300K within 90 days (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:39 PM PST AP - Kwame Kilpatrick lost his job as Detroit's mayor and his freedom, in part, for telling lies.

Ice storm snarls traffic in nation's midsection (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:57 PM PST AP - A storm brought freezing rain and ice to the nation's midsection on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages and forcing school closures in several states, and contributing to at least one traffic fatality in South Dakota.

Muslim scholars critical of US policy can return (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 02:29 PM PST AP - Two prominent Muslim scholars once accused of having ties to terrorism can reapply to travel to the United States now that the State Department has concluded they pose no danger to the country, federal spokesmen said Wednesday.

Signs point to Friday farewell for Conan O'Brien (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:16 PM PST AP - Conan O'Brien all but posted a farewell banner on this week's "Tonight" shows as his exit negotiations with NBC neared their conclusion Wednesday.

Teen held in afternoon rape along busy Ohio street (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 02:48 PM PST AP - A 15-year-old boy has been charged in Ohio in the rape of a woman along a street in broad daylight as cars drove past.

Real-life 'Law & Order' DA joins NYC law firm (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:17 PM PST AP - "Law & Order," meet "The Practice."

Faith groups step in as abstinence funds dry up (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 01:12 PM PST AP - Jeiel Ballard and his girlfriend, both 16, are dressed up in their best attire, ready for a night of dancing and fun.

Brown: Mass. victory sends 'very powerful message' (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:00 PM PST AP - Republican Scott Brown, fresh from a stunning Massachusetts Senate victory that shook the power balance on Capitol Hill, declared Wednesday that his election had sent a "very powerful message" that voters are weary of backroom deals and Washington business-as-usual.

UN climate report riddled with errors on glaciers (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 03:07 PM PST AP - Five glaring errors were discovered in one paragraph of the world's most authoritative report on global warming, forcing the Nobel Prize-winning panel of climate scientists who wrote it to apologize and promise to be more careful.

Runaway Ohio girl to remain free of Muslim parents (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 04:47 AM PST AP - A runaway teenage girl from Ohio who converted from Islam to Christianity has reached a court settlement that allows her to remain free of her Muslim parents.

Paralyzed man accuses Ohio hotel of discrimination (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 11:33 AM PST AP - An Ohio man paralyzed from the waist down is suing a hotel, accusing management of discrimination for refusing to give him a room because he can't control his bowels and soiled linens during a previous visit.

Experts: Haiti at risk for another big aftershock (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 01:59 PM PST AP - Haiti can expect more aftershocks in coming weeks, and while the usual pattern suggests they will become weaker and less frequent, another one as strong as Wednesday's jolt is certainly possible, scientists say.

3 weeks after gay marriage law, NH takes up repeal (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 09:04 AM PST AP - Three weeks after the state legalized gay marriage, opponents on Wednesday asked a House committee to repeal the law.

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• Judge blames defense for executed inmate's botched appeal - Houston Chronicle
• Suspect Surrenders in Virginia Killing of 8 People - New York Times
• Alleged dinner crashers invoke Fifth Amendment - CNN
• Feds Mislabeled Christmas Bombing Suspect - ABC News
• Michelle Obama springs anniversary surprise on White House tourists - USA Today
• TSA Nominee Withdraws - Wall Street Journal
• Aid Haitians, immigrants to help NYC economy: Mayor Bloomberg - Reuters

Judge blames defense for executed inmate's botched appeal - Houston Chronicle Posted: 20 Jan 2010 10:39 AM PST Texas Lawyer Judge blames defense for executed inmate's botched appeal Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — A special master has concluded that Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Sharon Keller doesn't deserve to be removed from office or even given "further reprimand beyond the public humiliation she has surely ... Report: TX judge won't lose job for closing courtWashington Post Special Master Finds CCA Presiding Judge Sharon Keller Should Not Be PunishedTexas Lawyer TCJC moves on Justice KellerSan Antonio Express Texas Tribune Blogs (blog) -Austin American-Statesman (blog) all 77 news articles »

Suspect Surrenders in Virginia Killing of 8 People - New York Times Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:15 AM PST The Guardian Suspect Surrenders in Virginia Killing of 8 People New York Times A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people on Tuesday near a thickly wooded area of south-central Virginia surrendered Wednesday morning, a State Police official said. Virginia State Police, via Associated Press ... Suspect in 8 Virginia killings surrendersCNN International Man Suspected in Virginia Rampage SurrendersSphere Christopher Speight Surrenders, Deadly Shooting RampageRight Juris Christian Science Monitor -Voice of America -RTT News all 2,026 news articles »

Alleged dinner crashers invoke Fifth Amendment - CNN Posted: 20 Jan 2010 10:26 AM PST CANOE Alleged dinner crashers invoke Fifth Amendment CNN Washington (CNN) -- In what one member of Congress called "a charade," a couple that showed up at President Obama's first state dinner -- uninvited, the White House claims -- declined to answer questions surrounding the event before a House committee ... Gate-crashing Salahis are back, with a lawyerLos Angeles Times Obama's alleged party crashers take the FifthUSA Today Tareq and Michaele Salahi Invoked the Fifth Amendment in When Questioned by a ...ABC News BusinessWeek -New York Times (blog) -FOX 4 News all 364 news articles »

Feds Mislabeled Christmas Bombing Suspect - ABC News Posted: 20 Jan 2010 11:12 AM PST New York Daily News Feds Mislabeled Christmas Bombing Suspect ABC News The Christmas Day airline bombing suspect should have been questioned by special interrogators instead of federal law enforcement investigators before his case entered the criminal justice system, the nation's top ... Intel chief faults questioning of bomb suspectWashington Post McCain: 'Who has been held accountable?'Detroit Free Press Counterterror officials admit they had Abdulmutallab's first and middle name ...New York Daily News CQPolitics.com -CBC.ca -CBS News (blog) all 483 news articles »

Michelle Obama springs anniversary surprise on White House tourists - USA Today Posted: 20 Jan 2010 08:49 AM PST hellomagazine.com Michelle Obama springs anniversary surprise on White House tourists USA Today Folks who took the regular White House tour this morning got an extraordinary visit with one of the building's residents: first lady Michelle Obama. Obama, along with the family dog Bo, greeted guests as they lined up on the main floor of the White ... Michelle Obama surprises White House touristsWashington Post Michelle Obama surprises White House touristsSan Luis Obispo Tribune Surprise! Michelle's on the White House TourNBC Washington ABC News -Chicago Sun-Times -FOXNews (blog) all 188 news articles »

TSA Nominee Withdraws - Wall Street Journal Posted: 20 Jan 2010 10:38 AM PST BBC News TSA Nominee Withdraws Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama's nominee to head the agency charged with protecting airliners from terrorists dropped out of consideration Wednesday in the face of opposition from a Republican Senator to collective ... Embattled TSA nominee Southers withdrawsWashington Post Obama's Nominee for TSA WithdrawsNew York Times LA airport official named by Obama to run TSA withdrawsLos Angeles Times CNN -Sacramento Bee all 372 news articles »

Aid Haitians, immigrants to help NYC economy: Mayor Bloomberg - Reuters Posted: 20 Jan 2010 10:09 AM PST New York Daily News Aid Haitians, immigrants to help NYC economy: Mayor Bloomberg Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City can revive its economy by helping Haitians and other immigrants get small business loans, creating jobs and other programs for at-risk youths, boosting anti-foreclosure efforts, and setting up neighborhood credit ... Bloomberg Highlights Strategy of Savings for CityNew York Times Ongoing Financial Recovery Focus Of State Of City AddressNY1 A Sorry State of the CityHuffington Post (blog) SILive.com -WCAX -New York Daily News all 53 news articles »

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• Democrats seek back footing after epic Mass. loss (AP)
• Gut-check for Obama and Democrats on health care (AP)
• Crews pull more Haiti quake survivors from ruins (AP)
• 8 dead in Va. shootings; police corner suspect (AP)
• AP-GfK Poll: Obama's 1st year gets mixed verdict (AP)
• Congress seeks specific fixes on intel failures (AP)
• Afghanistan seeks new ideas against corruption (AP)
• Officials order evacuations before 3rd SoCal storm (AP)
• Brittany's mom, husband say drugs didn't kill her (AP)
• Clijsters, Kuznetsova, Nadal advance to 3rd round (AP)
• In blow to Obama, Republican wins in Massachusetts (Reuters)
• Haiti violence fears lift, U.S. troops help deliver aid (Reuters)
• Obama targets "tax cheats" seeking government work (Reuters)
• Diplomats: Iran spurns nuclear fuel deal in writing (Reuters)
• Suspected U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan, 6 killed (Reuters)
• U.S. has met with China on Internet freedom (Reuters)
• U.S. court sends back Abu-Jamal death penalty case (Reuters)
• Haiti aid relief steps up as US troops pour in (AFP)
• Republicans deal Obama massive blow with Senate win (AFP)

Democrats seek back footing after epic Mass. loss (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:11 AM PST AP - A year to the day after his inauguration, Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are suddenly scrambling to save his signature health care overhaul and somehow rediscover their political magic after an epic loss in the Massachusetts Senate race.

Gut-check for Obama and Democrats on health care (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:38 AM PST AP - It's gut-check time for President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats on their health care overhaul.

Crews pull more Haiti quake survivors from ruins (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:02 AM PST AP - A 69-year-old ardent Roman Catholic who said she prayed constantly during her week under the rubble was among the unlikely survivors of the epic Haitian earthquake.

8 dead in Va. shootings; police corner suspect (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 01:00 AM PST AP - Police early Wednesday swarmed the woods and cornered a man who they said shot and killed eight people and fired on a state police helicopter that was searching for him, rupturing its fuel tank.

AP-GfK Poll: Obama's 1st year gets mixed verdict (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:10 AM PST AP - You're likable enough, Barack.

Congress seeks specific fixes on intel failures (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:05 AM PST AP - The Obama administration has so far used broad strokes to describe how it will repair an intelligence system that failed to stop an attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack. This week, Congress starts pressing for specifics.

Afghanistan seeks new ideas against corruption (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:31 AM PST AP - The Afghan government has chosen a former World Bank executive and ex-presidential contender to develop new ideas to battle corruption.

Officials order evacuations before 3rd SoCal storm (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:52 AM PST AP - After two days of lightening, flooding and even a tornado, officials tried to get ahead of the next round of powerful storms that are pummeling Southern California by ordering evacuations in mudslide-prone foothill neighborhoods.

Brittany's mom, husband say drugs didn't kill her (AP) Posted: 20 Jan 2010 12:44 AM PST AP - A month after her sudden death, Brittany Murphy's mother and husband say they are convinced the actress died of natural causes, not drugs or an eating disorder.

Clijsters, Kuznetsova, Nadal advance to 3rd round (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:07 PM PST AP - U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters took another step toward winning consecutive Grand Slams with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Tamarine Tanasugarn in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

In blow to Obama, Republican wins in Massachusetts (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:45 PM PST Reuters - In a stunning blow to President Barack Obama, Republican Scott Brown won a bitter Senate race in Massachusetts on Tuesday and promised to be the deciding vote against his sweeping healthcare overhaul.

Haiti violence fears lift, U.S. troops help deliver aid (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:27 PM PST Reuters - Fears of violence and looting eased in earthquake-devastated Haiti as U.S. troops provided security for water and food aid deliveries, and thousands of displaced Haitians heeded the government's advice to seek shelter outside Port-au-Prince.

Obama targets "tax cheats" seeking government work (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:26 PM PST Reuters - President Barack Obama will order federal agencies on Wednesday to take measures to prevent companies that are delinquent in paying taxes from obtaining new government contracts, the White House said.

Diplomats: Iran spurns nuclear fuel deal in writing (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 04:23 PM PST Reuters - Iran has notified the U.N. nuclear watchdog it rejects key parts of a draft deal to send abroad most of its enriched uranium, designed to ease fears the material could be used to make nuclear weapons, diplomats said on Tuesday.

Suspected U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan, 6 killed (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:36 AM PST Reuters - A suspected U.S. drone aircraft fired two missiles into Pakistan's North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing six militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

U.S. has met with China on Internet freedom (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:46 PM PST Reuters - The United States has had multiple meetings with Chinese authorities over Internet freedom and will have more in the coming days, a top State Department official said on Tuesday amid continuing tensions between Google and Beijing.

U.S. court sends back Abu-Jamal death penalty case (Reuters) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:01 PM PST Reuters - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted an appeal by prosecutors and set aside a ruling that invalidated the death sentence of black political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal for the 1981 murder of a Philadelphia police officer.

Haiti aid relief steps up as US troops pour in (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:12 PM PST AFP - US troops fanned out across the ruined Haitian capital as the military ramped up a huge aid operation Wednesday with tensions mounting on the streets more than a week after the catastrophic quake.

Republicans deal Obama massive blow with Senate win (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:03 PM PST AFP - Republicans won a stunning upset in Massachusetts's Senate election, dealing a potentially fatal blow to US President Barack Obama's health care reforms.

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