Molten lava cake for National Chocolate Cake Day – Christian Science Monitor
01/27/2012
Christian Science MonitorMolten lava cake for National Chocolate Cake DayChristian Science MonitorBy Kendra Nordin, Kitchen Report / January 27, 2012 January 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day in the United States. To be honest, I thought every day was chocolate cake day. This warm (and flourless) chocolate lava cake is delicious enough to declare a …Breakfast buffet: National chocolate cake dayCNNElinor Klivans' Chocolate Ganache CakeWCSH-TVChocolate Cake and 4 More Things Happening in Ames TodayPatch.comHuffington Postall 8 news articles »

Egyptians Prepare for Third Day of Protest After Anniversary – BusinessWeek
01/27/2012
The HinduEgyptians Prepare for Third Day of Protest After AnniversaryBusinessWeekBy Dahlia Kholaif Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — Egyptian activists called for marches and rallies in central Cairo to protest military rule, two days after the country marked the anniversary of the revolt that ousted Hosni Mubarak.Egyptians protest army to mark "Friday of Rage"CBS NewsEgyptians Protest for Third Day After Anniversary of RevoltBloombergEgyptians Mark 1st Anniversary of 'Friday of Rage'ABC Newsall 4,020 news articles »

Cameron demands crackdown on torture in Libya – Daily Mail
01/27/2012
Daily MailCameron demands crackdown on torture in LibyaDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter David Cameron demanded a 'zero tolerance policy on abuse' in Libya last night following reports of widespread torture of Gaddafi loyalists. Thousands are apparently still being held in secret detention camps.Libya militias prepare to retake Bani Walid from Gaddafi loyalistsThe GuardianTorture claims spoil Libya's rebirthThe AustralianThe Globe and MailGlobe and MailABC Newsall 366 news articles »

As Tensions Rise, Egypt Bars Exit of Six Americans – New York Times
01/27/2012
Los Angeles TimesAs Tensions Rise, Egypt Bars Exit of Six AmericansNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Building tensions between the United States and Egypt flashed into the open Thursday when Cairo confirmed that it had barred at least a half-dozen Americans from leaving the country and the Obama administration threatened explicitly to …Egypt bars US official's son, other NGO staffers from leavingLos Angeles TimesState Department urges Egypt to 'immediately' lift travel restrictions on …Fox NewsCairo: My City, Our Revolution, By Ahdaf SoueifThe IndependentThe Guardian -Washington Post -Voice of Americaall 823 news articles »

Drive-by jihadi pleads guilty to shooting at Pentagon – Christian Science Monitor
01/27/2012
Boston.comDrive-by jihadi pleads guilty to shooting at PentagonChristian Science MonitorThe Virginia resident, who videotaped one of his drive-by attacks on the Pentagon, fired at other buildings and planned to desecrate graves of Iraq and Afghanistan war dead at Arlington National Cemetery. By Warren Richey, Staff writer / January 26, …Motive of shooter who targeted military sites is unclearWashington PostFormer Marine reservist pleads guilty in Pentagon shooting incidentCNNReservist pleads guilty to DC shootingsUPI.comWTOP -Washington Examinerall 487 news articles »

Gingrich, Romney begin debate showdown in Florida
01/27/2012
msnbc.comGingrich, Romney begin debate showdown in Floridamsnbc.comErin McPike of Real Clear Politics discusses the importance of the Hispanic vote in Tuesday's Florida primary. Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich greets supporters at a Lake County Tea Party rally Jan, 26, 2012 in Mount Dora, Florida.Gingrich, Romney at each other's throats over immigrationCBS NewsGingrich, Romney spar over 'ghetto' ad, immigrationLos Angeles TimesTop GOP Rivals Reprise Old RolesWall Street JournalThe Associated Press -ABC News -Kansas City Starall 12,494 news articles »

US could increase Pacific presence with return to the Philippines
01/26/2012
Telegraph.co.ukUS could increase Pacific presence with return to the PhilippinesTelegraph.co.ukTwenty years after the US pulled out of its military bases in the Philippines, Washington is in talks with Manila about once again permanently basing ships and soldiers in the Southeast Asian nation. By David Eimer in Beijing Alarmed by China's …US, Philippines Eye More War Drills, but No BasesABC NewsPhilippines may allow greater US military presence in reaction to China's riseWashington PostWith China shut, Vale iron ore ships head to PhilippinesReutersall 114 news articles »

Megaupload Executives Granted Bail – Wall Street Journal
01/26/2012
Wall Street JournalMegaupload Executives Granted BailWall Street JournalBy LUCY CRAYMER Left to right: Bram van der Kolk, Finn Batato, Mathias Ortmann and German national Kim Schmitz, also known as Kim Dotcom, in custody in New Zealand. WELLINGTON— A New Zealand judge granted bail to Megaupload.com executives Bram van der …Conflicting portrayals emerge of Megaupload founderCNN InternationalTwo Megaupload accused granted bailABC OnlineKim Dotcom's Megaupload Co-Accused Granted Bail in NZ CourtBusinessWeekTelegraph.co.uk -Bloomberg -Reutersall 505 news articles »

Riot Police Rescues Australian PM From Protesters Supporting Aboriginal Rights – RTT News
01/26/2012
Sydney Morning HeraldRiot Police Rescues Australian PM From Protesters Supporting Aboriginal RightsRTT News(RTTNews) – Riot police was called in on Thursday to rescue Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott after the duo were trapped inside a Canberra restaurant by a group of agitated supporters of Aboriginal rights.PM, Abbott run protest gauntletSydney Morning HeraldGillard puts on brave face after riot rescueABC OnlineAustralian Prime Minsiter Julia Gillard escorted by riot police amid angry …Telegraph.co.ukmsnbc.com -BBC News -Wall Street Journalall 443 news articles »

New federal map for what to plant reflects warming – The Oshkosh Northwestern
01/26/2012
BloombergNew federal map for what to plant reflects warmingThe Oshkosh NorthwesternThis Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 photo shows a tag on a tree on display at the Earl May Nursery and Garden Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The USDA announced Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 that color-coded map of planting zones often seen on the back of seed packets …Global warming felt in gardensChicago Sun-TimesNew USDA climate zone map reflects northward warming trendsUSA TODAYUS Department of Agriculture says warmer climate allows people in Ohio to grow …Plain Dealer (blog)Washington Post -San Francisco Chronicle -Boston.comall 402 news articles »

Italy captain says was told to approach shore-transcripts – Reuters
01/25/2012
CTV.caItaly captain says was told to approach shore-transcriptsReutersBy Antonella Cinelli GIGLIO, Italy Jan 25 (Reuters) – The captain of the Italian liner Costa Concordia said he was told by managers to take his ship close to shore on the night it ran aground and capsized, but the company denied having any prior …Concordia Captain Told Costa Sinking Ship Was Under ControlBusinessWeekConcordia Captain Told Costa Sinking Ship Was Under Control, Chairman SaysBloombergOfficial: More ship survivors would be miracleSeattle Post Intelligencerall 2,443 news articles »

Divisions in Cairo as Egyptians mark uprising – CBS News
01/25/2012
Globe and MailDivisions in Cairo as Egyptians mark uprisingCBS NewsEgyptian protesters lift an obelisk bearing the names of those killed during last year's uprising, during a huge rally marking the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled president Hosni Mubarak, in Tahrir Square, Jan. 25, 2012.Egyptians Gather on First Anniversary of RevoltNew York TimesEgyptian Women Mark Year After Popular UprisingVoice of AmericaEgypt's Tahrir Square protesters tell their storiesBBC NewsABC Newsall 2,807 news articles »

Scottish independence: Alex Salmond outlines referendum question – BBC News
01/25/2012
BBC NewsScottish independence: Alex Salmond outlines referendum questionBBC NewsScotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has set out the question he intends to ask voters in a referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP leader said Scots would be asked: "Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country?Scots Begin Bid for Vote on IndependenceNew York TimesScots ponder independence vote with 16-year-oldsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionSalmond unveils referendum questionThe Press AssociationWashington Post -ABC Newsall 822 news articles »

USDA 'Plant Hardiness' Map Shifts Temperature Zones North – Bloomberg
01/25/2012
Boston.comUSDA 'Plant Hardiness' Map Shifts Temperature Zones NorthBloombergMany parts of the US may be getting warmer, according to a new, interactive Department of Agriculture map that shows the best places in the country to grow different plants. The “Plant Hardiness Zone Map,” an update of a 1990 static version, …Figs in Boston area? Now you can grow them; New federal planting map adjusts …Washington PostNew federal map for what to plant reflects warmingAlbany Times Unionall 204 news articles »

In State of the Union, Obama warns economic disparity threatens middle class – Washington Post
01/25/2012
USA TODAYIn State of the Union, Obama warns economic disparity threatens middle classWashington PostPresident Obama warned the nation Tuesday that the decades-old promise of a secure and rising middle class is under threat because of growing disparities between the rich and everyone else in America. In an election-year State of the Union message that …Obama: 'Mission at hand' is to rebuild American dreamFox NewsObama praises troops as model for teamwork in State of the UnionCNNObama Speech Makes Pitch for Economic FairnessNew York TimesABC News -The Associated Press -USA TODAYall 5,947 news articles »

FBI arrests 4 Conn. officers in town where investigation found pattern of anti … – Washington Post
01/25/2012
Grand Forks HeraldFBI arrests 4 Conn. officers in town where investigation found pattern of anti …Washington PostBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Four police officers, including the president of the local police union, were arrested Tuesday by the FBI on charges that they used excessive force against illegal immigrants and covered up abuses in a New Haven suburb where a …Officers Charged With Biased Policing of LatinosNew York TimesFBI arrests 4 police officers in Conn. bias probeAlbany Times Unionall 437 news articles »

Raiders hire away Dennis Allen from Broncos for head coach job – Denver Post
01/25/2012
USA TODAYRaiders hire away Dennis Allen from Broncos for head coach jobDenver PostBy Jeff Legwold The loss of Dennis Allen to the Raiders means the Broncos will enter next season with their seventh defensive coordinator in the last seven seasons. (John Leyba, The Denver Post ) The Oakland Raiders on Tuesday evening hired Dennis …Sources: Raiders to hire Dennis AllenESPNReport: Raiders hire Broncos assistant Dennis Allen as coachUSA TODAYReport: Oakland Raiders to hire Dennis Allen as head coachSportingNews.comFOXSports.com -CBSSports.com -SB Nationall 420 news articles »

Christie Wants Voters to Decide on Gay Marriage – New York Times
01/25/2012
Daily MailChristie Wants Voters to Decide on Gay MarriageNew York TimesGov. Chris Christie of New Jersey said Tuesday that he would veto a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, and he challenged the State Legislature instead to put the issue on the ballot for voters to decide. Democrats, who control the Legislature, …New Jersey's Christie Pledges to Veto Gay-Marriage Bill (Video)Washington PostNJ Dems Firm on Gay Marriage Despite Veto ThreatABC NewsGov. Says N.J. Comeback Has Begun [VIDEO]Patch.comall 661 news articles »

Ship aground fuel pumping starts Saturday – The Associated Press
01/24/2012
CTV.caShip aground fuel pumping starts SaturdayThe Associated PressROME (AP) — Officials say preliminary operations are under way to begin removing a half-million gallons of fuel from the toppled Costa Concordia before it spills into the pristine seas off Tuscany. Actual pumping of the oil isn't expected to begin …Workers, equipment in place for expected fuel pumping operation on Italy …Washington PostDivers, crane in place for Italy ship fuel pumpingHouston ChronicleSalvage crews prepare to pump fuel from wrecked Italian linerReutersXinhuaall 5,588 news articles »

Brent steady above $110 on Iran, Greece weighs – Reuters
01/24/2012
Fox NewsBrent steady above $110 on Iran, Greece weighsReuters* Iran accuses Europe of waging "psychological warfare" * Euro zone ministers reject private bondholders' Greece offer * German manufacturing data points to expansion * Coming Up: API crude stocks weekly data; 2130 GMT (Updates throughout, …Crude Trades Near $100 on Concern Iran May Respond to EmbargoBusinessWeekIran says sanctions will be ineffective, as EU imposes oil embargo over …Washington PostOIL FUTURES: Crude Rises; Effect Of EU Ban On Iran Oil Short-LivedWall Street JournalBloombergall 5,139 news articles »