 Los Angeles Times | Arizona debate features clash of Republican front-runners Los Angeles Times Mitt Romney tries to halt the momentum of fellow GOP hopeful Rick Santorum before next week's primaries in Arizona and Michigan — and ahead of Super Tuesday the following week. Sisters Pat Backes, Betty Pfeifer and Sharon Babel, from left, ... Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate Republican debate in Arizona: 6 takeaways Romney, Seeking Traction, Duels With Santorum |
 Globe and Mail | Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love BusinessWeek By Bonnie V. Winston and Tom Schoenberg Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George W. Huguely V was found guilty of second degree murder in the beating death of his sometimes girlfriend, Yeardley Love, a 22-year-old UVA ... Jury: 26 Years Total for Former U.Va. Lax Player Jury: 26 years total for former US lax player UPDATE 1-Ex-University of Virginia lacrosse player guilty of 2nd-degree murder |
 The Hindu | Journalists among dozens killed as bombing continues in Syrian city of Homs Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian forces continued to bombard the city of Homs on Wednesday, as international outrage at the growing death toll increased pressure on the government of President Bashar al-Assad ahead of a meeting of world leaders Friday to discuss the ... Marie Colvin's killing piles pressure on Assad as civilian death toll rises Remembering Marie Colvin, friend and intrepid war correspondent Republican candidates back arming Syria rebels |
 USA TODAY | Virginia scraps requiring invasive pre-abortion procedure USA TODAY By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY A Virginia bill that would have required women to undergo an invasive ultrasound before having an abortion failed Wednesday after Gov. Bob McDonnell withdrew his support. By Cliff Owen, AP Virginia Gov. Va. Gov. McDonnell calls for amendments to ultrasound bill Va. governor reverses stand on abortion bill Abortion bill falters as Virginia governor backs away |
 Chicago Tribune | DOMA ruled unconstitutional by 2nd federal judge San Francisco Chronicle The government's denial of all federal benefits to same-sex married couples is an irrational and unconstitutional act of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, a step toward a likely Supreme Court test of the law known as the Defense of ... Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law Judge's Ruling Adds to String in Favor of Same-Sex Couples |
 BBC News | Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires kills 49 BBC News At least 49 people have been killed and more than 600 injured in the worst train crash in Argentina in 40 years, officials say. The train hit the end of the platform at Once station in the capital Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour. Cause of Argentine train crash still unknown Argentina: 49 dead, 600 injured in rail accident |
 New York Times | Australian PM Calls Party Vote As Challenger Rises TIME By AP / MATTHEW PENNINGTON and ROD McGUIRK Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 (CANBERRA, Australia) — Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line Thursday, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by the premier she ousted in a ... Labor spill 2012: MPs in quotes Gillard reveals true reasons for 2010 coup Gillard Calls Australian Leadership Vote, Expects to Face Predecessor Rudd |
 Globe and Mail | Gingrich misses target on Iran's nuclear effort CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Newt Gingrich criticized the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff for characterizing Iran as a "rational actor" in international affairs and defending the possibility of preventing an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear ... Report: Iran concealed key atom research center Iran talks failure sparks confrontation fears Iran's failure to reach IAEA agreement regrettable: US |
 Kansas City Star | Voluntary guidelines for Web privacy backed by Obama administration Washington Post The Obama administration on Thursday plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers' privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates. Obama Looks to Web Industry for Online Consumer Privacy Standard White House unveils plan to protect online privacy White House Pushes for New Privacy Codes of Conduct |
 New York Times | Anti-US protests in Afghanistan over Quran burning turn deadly The Seattle Times Afghan lawmakers backed demonstrators' demands that the offenders be tried in an Islamic court, applying pressure on President Hamid Karzai to act swiftly. By Kevin Sieff No comments have been posted to this article. KABUL, Afghanistan — Anti-American ... Quran burnings outrage Afghans - 7 die in protests Quran-Burning Spurs Deadly Riots Damage Control (Again) in Afghanistan |
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