Gingrich says he's in 'til GOP convention
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 8:26 pm
AP - On the weekend before the pivotal Florida primary, Newt Gingrich vowed Saturday to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination until the national convention this summer even if he loses Tuesday's vote. Front-runner Mitt Romney poured on the criticism of his rival in television ads airing across the state.
300 arrested in daylong Occupy Oakland protests
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Posted on 29 Jan 2012 at 12:54 am
AP - About 300 people were arrested Saturday during a chaotic day of Occupy protests that saw demonstrators break into City Hall and burn an American flag, and police fire tear gas and use "flash" grenades to disperse hundreds of people after some in the crowd threw rocks and bottles and tore down fencing outside a convention center.
3 killed in Sacramento SUV-light rail train crash
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 11:59 pm
AP - The driver of an SUV veered around a crossing arm and ignored flashing warning lights before the vehicle was struck by a light-rail train in Sacramento on Saturday, killing an infant and two adults, authorities said.
Egyptians move to reclaim streets through graffiti
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Posted on 29 Jan 2012 at 12:52 am
AP - The conflict between Egypt's ruling military and pro-democracy protesters isn't just on the streets of Cairo, it's on the walls as well, as graffiti artists from each side duel it out with spray paint and stencils.
St. Louis parade on Iraq War's end draws thousands
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 11:52 pm
AP - Looking around at the tens of thousands of people waving American flags and cheering, Army Maj. Rich Radford was moved that so many braved a cold January wind Saturday in St. Louis to honor people like him: Iraq War veterans.
Official: Yemen president in US for treatment
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 8:17 pm
AP - The embattled president of Yemen arrived Saturday in the United States for medical treatment for burns he suffered during an assassination attempt in June.
Private investors near deal on Greek debt
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 9:42 pm
AP - A disorderly and potentially devastating Greek debt default is looking much less likely.
Hazanavicius wins at Directors Guild for 'Artist'
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Posted on 29 Jan 2012 at 1:02 am
AP - The Directors Guild of America Awards are the latest Hollywood film honors to go silent.
Man rescued after being stuck in NM mud for 3 days
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 11:29 pm
AP - A homeless man who was stuck in thick mud near the Rio Grande river in Albuquerque for three days was rescued Saturday after some high school students on a field trip heard him yelling for help, authorities said.
Iowa State stuns No. 5 Kansas, 72-64
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Posted on 28 Jan 2012 at 3:37 pm
AP - Royce White had 18 points and nine rebounds as Iowa State upset fifth-ranked Kansas 72-64 on Saturday, snapping the Jayhawks' winning streak at 10 games.