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Calif. same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
Washington Post
A federal appeals panel in San Francisco ruled Tuesday that California's Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a decision that could lead to the Supreme Court's consideration of the controversial social issue. By a 2 to 1 vote, ...
California gay marriage ban struck down, appeals court cites equal rightsSan Jose Mercury News
Appeals Court Rejects Gay Marriage BanWall Street Journal
Prop. 8: California's same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutionalChristian Science Monitor
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Clint's Chrysler Ad: From the Director of Pineapple Express
TIME
By Richard Corliss | February 7, 2012 | + The commercial was designed to be shown only once, in the middle of Super Bowl XLVI. And it cost a bundle: aside from the production budget, NBC was charging $3.5 million for a 30-second spot, ...
Clint Eastwood defends Super Bowl ad, denies Obama linkLos Angeles Times
Criticism of Clint's car ad is just a lot of gasNew York Daily News
Chrysler, Dirty Harry and the bailoutThe Seattle Times
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Josh Powell left voicemail before killing self, sons
Salt Lake Tribune
By nate carlisle Graham., Wash. ? Prior to setting his house on fire and killing himself and his two young sons, Josh Powell left a voice mail for family members that may give insight into his actions: "This is Josh. I'm calling to say goodbye.
'Mommy's in the trunk': Evidence or nothing?The Associated Press
Dad who killed self, sons in blaze left voicemailEast Oregonian

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As Romney breaks away from the pack, Rick Santorum hopes for an upset
The Guardian
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is hoping to revive his campaign with a win in at least one of tonight's contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri and upset front-runner Mitt Romney's steady progress towards the party nomination.
Before caucuses, Romney joins attack on birth control rulesLos Angeles Times
Gingrich hits Romney, Obama, on Catholic rightsBoston.com
Romney battles Santorum, Paul in GOP caucusesAtlanta Journal Constitution
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Obama advisers seek compromise on contraception rule
Washington Post
A key White House adviser on faith issues said Tuesday that several organizations with ties to the administration have approached President Obama's aides about finding a resolution to fast-growing controversy over a new rule requiring many Catholic ...
Obama risks Catholic vote with birth-control mandateReuters
New surveys: Catholics want birth control coverageUSA TODAY
Weekly Standard: Obamacare Vs. The CatholicsNPR
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Jobs Numbers Undermine Romney's Raison d'etre
HispanicBusiness.com
By DeWayne Wickham In a turn of events that threatens to lay waste to the central theme of the GOP challenge to Barack Obama's presidency, the nation's economy appears to be solidly on a path to recovery. The unemployment rate in January dropped to 8.3 ...
Obama holds edge over Romney in general election matchup, poll findsWashington Post
Romney endorsed by Citizens United adviser BoppReuters Blogs (blog)
Economic Gains, Questions on Romney Boost Obama's Prospects for NovemberABC News
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Missouri teen killer had troubled family, depression
Fox News
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. ? A psychiatrist testifying for prosecutors says there is no way that an antidepressant drug could have made a Missouri teenager kill a 9-year-old neighbor girl. Dr. Anthony Rothschild testified Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for ...
Prosecutors: Prozac no defense for Mo. teen killerAtlanta Journal Constitution
Mo. teen killer had troubled family, depressionLexington Herald Leader
Prosecution seeks to counter 'Prozac defense'Jefferson City News Tribune

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Obama campaign throws support to Obama super PAC
CBS News
The Obama campaign on Tuesday defended its decision to urge fundraisers to back the outside group backing his re-election bid, telling reporters the choice to reverse himself was approved by the president himself. The campaign late Monday announced ...
Obama campaign urges donors to embrace super PACThe Associated Press
Obama campaign urges fundraisers to back super PACSeattle Post Intelligencer
Obama's 'super PAC' decision reflects new campaign realityLos Angeles Times
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Obama proposes money for math, science education
Reuters
By Samson Reiny | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed $80 million in new government funding for a program to boost science and math education in US schools. Obama, who is running for re-election in November at a time when ...
Obama: Science and math preparation is 'crucial' (1:29)Washington Post
Obama hosts White House science fair, calls for new math and science fundingCBS News
Students show scientific flair at WH fairUPI.com
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