- Two Western Journalists Killed in Syria Shelling22 February 2012, 8:19 pm
As Homs was shelled for the 19th day by Syrian forces, activists reported the deaths of 80 people, including two journalists whose work foiled Syria’s efforts to limit coverage. ...
- Mine Superintendent Charged in Wake of 2010 Disaster22 February 2012, 8:12 pm
Gary May is the most senior worker charged and industry observers say that action is an indication that prosecutors are looking up the corporate ladder. ...
- Obama Introduces Plan to Cut Corporate Tax Rate22 February 2012, 8:10 pm
With the proposal, President Obama enters an election-year debate with Republicans in Congress and in the presidential race who seek even lower taxes for businesses. ...
- Commuter Train Crash Kills Dozens in Argentina22 February 2012, 8:04 pm
The train crashed at a busy central station in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing 49 passengers and injuring more than 600 people. ...
- TIMESCAST: TimesCast | February 22, 201222 February 2012, 7:56 pm
Journalists are reported killed in Syria | Republican candidates hold their final debate. ...
- U.S. government drafts plan to fight Alzheimer's disease22 February 2012, 9:02 pm
The top goal of the newly drafted plan is to find some effective Alzheimer's treatments by 2025, an ambitious quest. ...
- N.J. judge's ruling bolsters gay marriage lawsuit22 February 2012, 8:49 pm
The ruling keeps alive the possibility that same-sex marriage can be enacted, even as Gov. Chris Christie vetoed legislative efforts. ...
- 2 shot, 1 dead at Wal-Mart distribution center in Virginia22 February 2012, 8:42 pm
A fire department spokeswoman says two people have been shot at a Wal-Mart distribution in central Virginia. ...
- Obama's stimulus still helping economy22 February 2012, 8:32 pm
President Obama's economic stimulus is still creating jobs, reducing unemployment and boosting the economy, a congressional report shows. ...
- Va. governor opposes invasive ultrasound22 February 2012, 8:15 pm
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said he opposes legislation to mandate that women undergo an invasive ultrasound procedure before an abortion. ...
- Cherie Blair Sues News Corp.22 February 2012, 9:12 pm
Cherie Blair, wife of former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, is suing a News Corp. unit for alleged phone-hacking. Tony Blair is the godfather of one of the children of Rupert Murdoch, News Corp. CEO....
- Google Seeks Approval for Video Service22 February 2012, 9:07 pm
Google applied last week to provide video service to residents of Kansas City, Mo., setting the stage for the Web giant to offer a cable-TV-like package in addition to high-speed Internet service it plans to sell there....
- Greece Moves to Implement Debt Deal22 February 2012, 9:07 pm
Greece braced for further anti-austerity protests while the country's parliament was debating legal changes that would clear the way for a debt restructuring....
- Asian Companies Rush to Borrow22 February 2012, 9:01 pm
Asian companies are tapping bond markets at a record pace, worried that the euro-zone crisis may deepen and make it impossible for them to secure funds later in the year, say bankers who arrange borrowing....
- TJX Profit Rises 42%22 February 2012, 8:56 pm
Discount-store operator TJX Cos. said profit jumped 42% and it announced a $2 billion stock buyback....
- DSK free after 2 days of questioning22 February 2012, 8:05 pm
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former chief of the International Monetary Fund, was released Wednesday from police custody in northern France after undergoing two days of questioning about an alleged prostitution ring. ...
- Opinion: Addiction is not hopeless22 February 2012, 8:01 pm
Adam Brooks says that while there is no cure for this chronic illness that affects the brain, it can be managed and recovery is possible. ...
- Afghan Quran burning protests22 February 2012, 6:54 pm
Violence left five people dead today as protests over Quran burning by coalition troops intensified in Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul went into lockdown. ...
- Turner: Keystone pipeline too risky22 February 2012, 5:00 pm
Ted Turner: Congress is trying to do an end run to OK the Keystone oil pipeline, which could mean disastrous toxic spills and poisoned water. ...
- Five must-see Oscar film sites22 February 2012, 3:42 pm
"My friends think just because we live in Hawaii, we live in paradise. We're all just out here sipping mai tais, shaking our hips and catching waves. Are they insane?" While an Oscar-nominated picture requires the kind of conflict that George Clooney's character implies with this line from "The Descendants," your vacation getaway doesn't. ...
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