Sources: Girl was victim of both California teachers arrested for lewd acts – Fox News
02/05/2012
Fox NewsSources: Girl was victim of both California teachers arrested for lewd actsFox NewsLOS ANGELES – A young girl is believed to have been the victim of both California elementary school teachers arrested this week for allegedly committing lewd acts on students, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.In Miramonte, questions amid a sense of betrayalSan Jose Mercury NewsOne child may be the victim of two Miramonte teachersLos Angeles TimesMore abuse allegations at Los Angeles elementary school, 2nd teacher is arrestedWashington PostNew York Daily Newsall 1,634 news articles »

Oakland police have strategy in place for protest – San Jose Mercury News
02/05/2012
KTVU San FranciscoOakland police have strategy in place for protestSan Jose Mercury NewsBy TERRY COLLINS AP OAKLAND, Calif.—Dozens of Occupy Oakland demonstrators burned an American flag and marched through the streets Saturday night, a week after police fired tear gas to quell violent demonstrations and hundreds were arrested following a …Police hold smaller Occupy Oakland protest in checkSan Francisco ChronicleOccupy Oakland vows 'militant action' during marchCNN InternationalPolice clear City Hall of Occupy Austin campersLubbockOnline.comAustin American-Statesman -New York Times -Los Angeles Timesall 110 news articles »

Boy in hot water over Michael Jackson crotch-grab – Herald Sun
02/05/2012
NEWS.com.auBoy in hot water over Michael Jackson crotch-grabHerald SunA NINE-year-old student at a Catholic school in southeastern Minnesota was suspended indefinitely after his lip-syncing performance of a Michael Jackson song. Lenny Boberg's Billie Jean routine Thursday night at St. Stanislaus Elementary School in …Minn. student suspended over Michael Jackson danceThe Associated Pressall 218 news articles »

Syria unrest: West deplores UN veto by Russia and China – BBC News
02/05/2012
BBC NewsSyria unrest: West deplores UN veto by Russia and ChinaBBC NewsWestern nations have deplored the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria on anti-government protests. The US said the veto was "shameful", while Britain said it "lets the Syrian people down".US 'disgusted' at Russia, China UNSC veto on SyriaJerusalem PostRussia, China veto UN plan for SyriaReutersSyria resolution defeated, India voted in favorHindustan TimesBusinessWeek -San Francisco Chronicleall 6,279 news articles »

Reports: Police release Joe Gentz as Jane Bashara murder investigation continues
02/04/2012
ABC NewsReports: Police release Joe Gentz as Jane Bashara murder investigation continuesMLive.comBy Jonathan Oosting | joosting@mlive.com When Joe Gentz walked into the Grosse Pointe Park Police Station and told investigators he was paid to kill Jane Bashara, authorities had a limited amount of time before they had to charge him or release him.'It was a hit-for-hire' in Bashara slaying, police source saysThe Detroit NewsGrosse Pointe Murder: Man Claims to Be Husband's AccompliceABC NewsNo charges filed yet in alleged murder of Detroit marketing executive Jane BasharaFox NewsMyFox Detroit -Lansing State Journal -Royal Oak Daily Tribuneall 195 news articles »

1 dead, 2 injured in explosion in military housing near Calif. Marine Corps base – Washington Post
02/04/2012
FOX 9 News1 dead, 2 injured in explosion in military housing near Calif. Marine Corps baseWashington PostCOLEVILLE, Calif. — A propane-related explosion tore through a residence in a housing unit serving a US Marine Corps training base in northern California, killing one person and injuring two others, an official said Saturday.Calif. Marine Base Explosion Kills OneMyFox Houston1 dead, 2 injured in explosion near CA Marine baseThe Associated PressOne dead, 2 severely injured in explosion at Marine housing complexLos Angeles TimesUPI.comall 288 news articles »

Man to go free after slayings linked to serial killer suspect – Los Angeles Times
02/04/2012
msnbc.comMan to go free after slayings linked to serial killer suspectLos Angeles TimesA man who was accused of killing his mother and older brother should be freed from jail Saturday after authorities connected the crimes to suspected serial killer Itzcoatl Ocampo. Prosecutors are dropping murder charges against Eder Herrera, 24, …DA: Ex-Marine accused of killing 4 homeless men in California to face 2 more …Washington PostMore Charges Ahead for Man Held in Homeless DeathsABC NewsProsecutor links accused California killer to 2 more murdersReutersCBS News -CNN Internationalall 678 news articles »

Florida Gambling Bill Can't Advance this Year – CompatiblePoker
02/04/2012
CBS LocalFlorida Gambling Bill Can't Advance this YearCompatiblePokerGambling opponents in Florida celebrated the death of a bill that would have seen the introduction of three mega casinos in the Florida area – for this year at least. The sponsor of HB 649, Rep. Erik Fresen (R-Miami), postponed the debate of his …Casino Opponents See Next Battle Coming over State ConstitutionSunshine State NewsCasinos in limbo, but the issue has changed landscapeMiamiHerald.comFlorida Mega-Casino Bill Is WithdrawnNew York TimesReuters -BusinessWeekall 253 news articles »

WTC museum cost overrun baffles NYC mayor – Reuters
02/04/2012
New York Daily NewsWTC museum cost overrun baffles NYC mayorReuters(Reuters) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday admitted he could not figure out who owed money to whom in a dispute over paying for the National September 11 Museum. Clashes over financing and designing the rebuilding of the World Trade …As Fiscal Cloud Lifts, Mayor Offers a Budget Free of Tax Increases or Broad …New York TimesNYC mayor: Use last rainy-day funds in budget planWall Street JournalNew York, Boston mayors unite in adNew York Daily NewsBusinessWeek -Chicago Tribune -San Francisco Chronicleall 138 news articles »

Second teacher from same Los Angeles school arrested for allegedly performing … – New York Daily News
02/04/2012
New York Daily NewsSecond teacher from same Los Angeles school arrested for allegedly performing …New York Daily NewsAP Damian Dovarganes/AP Two teachers at Miramonte Elementary School in South Los Angeles are now accused of performing lewd acts on students. Former elementary school teacher Mark Berndt, 61, is facing charges that he bound and blindfolded dozens of …Official: 2nd teacher removed from Los Angeles elementary school is arrestedWashington PostLA school reeling after 2nd teacher arrested on abuse claimsLos Angeles TimesSecond teacher in LA school abuse case arrestedCBS Newsall 1,165 news articles »

Divers Find No New Clues in Search for Maine Tot – ABC News
02/04/2012
ABC NewsDivers Find No New Clues in Search for Maine TotABC NewsDivers who searched a river and nearby stream in the hometown of a missing toddler turned up no new clues Friday as the girl's disappearance approaches its seventh week. The dives into the Kennebec River, which was previously searched Jan.Divers scour frigid waters for missing Maine toddlerCNN InternationalMaine police: 'We have grave doubts an abduction took place'NECNAyla Reynolds Update: Divers find no new clues in second river search for …CBS NewsCBS Local -Fox Newsall 214 news articles »

US Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3 Percent, a 3-Year Low – New York Times
02/04/2012
New York TimesUS Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3 Percent, a 3-Year LowNew York TimesThe front wheels have lifted off the runway. Now, Americans are waiting to see if the economy can truly get aloft. With the government reporting that the unemployment rate and the number of jobless fell in January to their lowest levels since early …Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surgeReutersHiring Surges in January; Jobless Rate at 8.3 Pct.ABC NewsJobs report a potential turning point in Obama's reelection yearLos Angeles TimesUSA TODAY -MiamiHerald.comall 1,832 news articles »

Nearly 250 rescued from Papua New Guinea ferry that capsized and sank; more … – Washington Post
02/03/2012
msnbc.comNearly 250 rescued from Papua New Guinea ferry that capsized and sank; more …Washington PostPORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — A day after rescuing nearly 250 survivors of a ferry sinking, crews searching for more than 110 other people aboard came up empty Friday off Papua New Guinea's east coast. Many of the missing may still be in the vessel, …More Than 100 Missing in Papua New Guinea Ferry SinkingNew York TimesNearly 250 of 362 saved from Papua New Guinea shipThe Associated PressAbout 100 feared trapped in sunken PNG ferryReutersABC Online -Sydney Morning Herald -BBC Newsall 1,521 news articles »

Legalize same-sex marriages in New Jersey? not unless 'we the people' say so – Philadelphia Inquirer
02/03/2012
Moneycontrol.comLegalize same-sex marriages in New Jersey? not unless 'we the people' say soPhiladelphia InquirerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knows that. Last week, he promised to veto any bill legalizing gay marriage. Responding to the somewhat hysterical criticism that he usually gets, like a Democratic assemblyman's comment comparing the governor to his …National forces likely to lead on gay-marriage referendum effortThe Seattle TimesGay marriage foes to fight expected Washington state lawReutersGay marriage opponent: We've raised $1 million already for referendumChicago TribuneLos Angeles Times -Wall Street Journal -Washington Postall 1,387 news articles »

Blame game over Egypt's football clashes – BBC News
02/03/2012
BBC NewsBlame game over Egypt's football clashesBBC NewsBy Yolande Knell BBC News, Cairo After Egypt's worst-ever football violence, which left over 70 people dead after a match in Port Said, the finger of blame is being pointed in many directions. Dozens of people were crushed to death, suffocated or …Police Kill 2 Protesters as Egyptians Unleash Fury Over Soccer Riot DeathsNew York TimesEgypt: Violence spreads to Suez as two die in fresh clashesTelegraph.co.ukEgypt football violence spills over into clashesThe GuardianWall Street Journal -Daily Mail -Irish Timesall 5,052 news articles »

Romney: 'I'm worried about all Americans'
02/03/2012
Los Angeles TimesRomney: 'I'm worried about all Americans'UPI.comLAS VEGAS, Feb. 3 (UPI) — GOP White House hopeful Mitt Romney twice said he "misspoke" when he said he wasn't concerned about the very poor but repeated his focus is on the middle class. "I misspoke — I wish I wouldn't have said it that way," the …Romney on 'poor' comment: I misspokeCNN (blog)Romney remark puts focus on safety net for very poorUSA TODAYRomney keeps playing right into critics' handsCBS NewsChristian Science Monitor -Boston.com -Washington Postall 1,137 news articles »

Obama links economic policies to Christian faith – The Associated Press
02/02/2012
The Associated PressObama links economic policies to Christian faithThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama linked his economic policies to his Christian faith, saying on Thursday that meeting the nation's challenges requires strong values as much as smart policies. Obama, making his third appearance as president at …National Prayer Breakfast: Obama says his values guide policiesLos Angeles TimesPresident Obama speaks at the National Prayer BreakfastWashington PostObama links economic policies with faithCBS NewsVoice of Americaall 293 news articles »

Punxsutawney Phil 'Predicts' More Winter – TIME
02/02/2012
msnbc.comPunxsutawney Phil 'Predicts' More WinterTIME(PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa.) — Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter. But, at this rate, that might not be so bad. The groundhog made his "prediction" on …Groundhog Day: Six more weeks of winter in US says Punxsutawney PhilTelegraph.co.ukIt's that time again! Go rewatch 'Groundhog Day'msnbc.comGroundhog Predicts 6 More Weeks of WinterVoice of AmericaAFP -The Guardian -MLive.comall 1,900 news articles »

Palm Beach Sheriff's Office – ABC News
02/02/2012
ABC NewsPalm Beach Sheriff's OfficeABC NewsA wealthy Florida polo club founder has adopted his longtime adult girlfriend in what attorneys believe may be a legal maneuver to protect his financial assets as he faces a trial for a drunk driving incident that killed a 23-year-old.Wealthy Fla. man adopts adult girlfriend as his daughterUSA TODAYMan adopts his 42-year-old girlfriendQ13 FOXWealthy Florida man adopts adult girlfriendTucson CitizenFox News -Sun-Sentinelall 246 news articles »

Philippine Officials Say Raid Killed Senior Militants – New York Times
02/02/2012
New York TimesPhilippine Officials Say Raid Killed Senior MilitantsNew York TimesMANILA — Philippine military officials said on Thursday that an early-morning raid had killed one of the top leaders of a regional terror network with links to Al Qaeda, as well as other senior terrorism suspects wanted by the United States.Philippines: Three Terror Leaders KilledWall Street JournalPhilippines forces kill 3 most-wanted terrorists, officials sayLos Angeles TimesPhilippine military: Airstrikes kill top terroristsCNN InternationalChristian Science Monitor -Boston.com -AFPall 330 news articles »