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Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria (AP)
AP - Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution backing calls for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by his regime's forces. Activists said more than 200 were killed in the bloodiest episode of the nearly 11-month uprising.
Romney eyes win in quiet Nevada caucuses (AP)
AP - Republican presidential front runner Mitt Romney reached for his second straight victory Saturday in quiet Nevada caucuses, a contest that Newt Gingrich and the rest of his rivals conceded in advance.Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC (AP)
AP - Dozens of U.S. Park Police officers in riot gear and on horseback converged before dawn Saturday on one of the nation's last remaining Occupy sites, with police clearing away tents they said were banned under park rules.
Storm goes east after dumping on Colorado (AP)
AP - A stretch of Interstate 70 reopened Saturday morning, after near-zero visibility had forced officials to close all 160 miles of the westbound lanes between the Kansas state line and metro Denver and a 70-mile stretch of eastbound lanes from metro Denver to the plains town of Limon.
Tens of thousands rally against Putin's rule (AP)
AP - Their frozen breath rising in the brutally frigid air, tens of thousands of protesters marched through downtown Moscow on Saturday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin one month before a presidential election that could extend his rule for six more years.
Stylistic extremes at top of GOP presidential race (AP)
AP - Mitt Romney listens. Newt Gingrich lectures.
For Facebook 'Hacker Way' is way of life (AP)
AP - Facebook's billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls himself a hacker.
Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American' (AP)
AP - The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: "black."
Shocked? Not! Not many surprises in Super Bowl ads (AP)
AP - If you're expecting to be shocked by all the Super Bowl ads, don't hold your breath: There won't be many surprises.
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Google Privacy Policy: Close But No Cigar
Last week was a pretty good one for the notion of privacy in America, which has increasingly become forlorn and tattered as a result of the advancement of digital technology.
Dow Close Highest Since 2008
A strong jobs report pushed stocks higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at the highest level since May 2008 — before the financial crisis, the Associated Press reported. The Dow closed at 12,862 at the end of trading on Friday, up 1.2 percent,...
Woman Accused of Selling Fake Facebook Stock
A woman in Wisconsin is accused of selling fake Facebook stock the same day the company went public.
U.S. Jobs Report Skepticism: As Good As It Gets?
January’s jobs report released Friday morning showed that unemployment fell to 8.3 percent as employers added 243,000 jobs, but there are concerns the numbers may be as good as it gets. There is still a long way to go before the country’s labor situation returns to...
S.M.A.R.T. Ways to Increase Your Personal Savings
If you find yourself already falling behind your New Year’s resolution to put yourself in better financial shape this year, you’re not alone. Saving money and making smart financial decisions are attainable goals but, more often than not, people fall short and end up having...
Pregnant? Please Resign, Conn. Woman's Employer Said
Amy Zvovushe, a senior program manager with a marketing company in Connecticut, alleges her employer asked her to resign instead of providing leave after learning she was pregnant, a form of pregnancy discrimination that is all too common in the U.S., advocates say.
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Death Toll Said to Rise in Syrian City of Homs
Activists said the death toll climbed to 260 in an attack Saturday on Homs, a claim the Syrian government flatly denied ahead of a meeting scheduled for Saturday at the United Nations Security Council.Cold Weather Kills Children in Afghan Refugee Camps
In the past month, at least 22 Afghan children under the age of 5 have frozen to death in refugee camps in Kabul, prompting deep concerns among aid workers.Gingrich’s Deep Ties to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Newt Gingrich’s record as speaker shows that his ties to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae run deeper and farther back than he has acknowledged.In Las Vegas, Making Sure the Caucuses Accommodate
As the number of Orthodox Jews in Nevada continues to grow, a special Republican caucus has been organized for Saturday night, and is expected to draw a few hundred Sabbath observers.Protesters Throng Frozen Moscow in Anti-Putin March
Tens of thousands marched on Saturday through a city gripped by bitter cold, in a third major effort by Russians opposed to Vladimir V. Putin’s return to the presidency.This Land: Maine Residents Struggle to Heat Their Homes
Cuts in a federal energy-assistance program have left some families struggling to pay for oil to heat their homes.Komen Reverses Stance on Planned Parenthood Grants
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized for its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood for cancer screening and said it would restore the funding.Developers Eye Garages and Parking Lots
In Manhattan, parking lots and garages are making way for all sorts of development, especially luxury condominiums.Protests Over Soccer Match Riot Continuing in Egypt
By Saturday, at least 11 people had been killed around the country in the clashes, The Associated Press reported.BBC Learning English
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USDA issues new rules for school meals
School meals will have to offer fruits and vegetables to students every day under standards issued by the United States Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.Medical schools join first lady's health initiative for veterans
Two medical education groups and 130 medical schools signed on to first lady Michelle Obama's initiative to "train the nation's physicians to meet the unique health care needs of the military and veterans communities," the White House announced Wednesday.Lessons from famous college dropouts
A college degree can be an important gateway to employment, a career and a better standard of living. But a college degree does not equate to someone's level of intelligence or talent. For those seeking the best workers or leaders, there is a plethora of intelligent, inventive people without degrees who should not be overlooked.Lunch prices go up for children of U.S. troops stationed overseas
When children of American servicemembers who are living with their parents overseas go back to school after the holidays, the Grinch will be waiting for them in the cafeteria.Two more surrender, making 20 arrests in SAT/ACT scandal
Two more students surrendered Monday, making the grand total 20 arrests in an SAT/ACT scandal, according to the Nassau County, New York, district attorney's office.SAT scandal shows tyranny of standardized testing
As education scandals go, the news that students at some of the best high schools on Long Island paid others to take their College Board tests seems mild. The Long Island scandal pales behind the sex scandal at Penn State.College graduation rates: Income really matters
It's getting more difficult for low-income students to climb the economic ladder as the college graduation gap between the rich and poor grows.
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Occupy D.C. Camp Dismantled Quietly By Park Police
Since the early a.m., U.S. Park Police have been moving into a park near the White House where the Occupy D.C. movement has been encamped for months. Some officers are on horseback and dressed in riot gear, but there haven't been any major clashes so far.20 Million Years Later, Russians Work To Drill Into Lake
Russian researchers in Antarctica are on the verge of piercing a hole through two miles of ice into an ancient lake, untouched by the light of day for some 20 million years. But it'll be a delicate process to break through without disturbing the pristine waters. Guest host David Green speaks with Antarctic researcher John Priscu about the process.Activists: Syrian Assault Leaves More Than 250 Dead
In Syria, the death toll is rising after what activists and opposition leaders are calling a massive offensive by pro-government troops in the city of Homs. Activists say at least 250 have been killed in what may be the single most violent day since Syria's anti-government uprising began in March.Komen Races To Restore Planned Parenthood Funds
In an about-face, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation announced Friday that it is not cutting off funding for Planned Parenthood. Komen is one of the nation's most prominent breast cancer groups. They came under intense criticism for their initial decision to cut off some funding for Planned Parenthood. Guest host David Greene talks with NPR's Julie Rovner and Rob Stein, who have been covering the story.Protesting Chinese Village Elects A New Path
Residents of a Chinese village who rebelled against corrupt local officials have been choosing an election committee. Some observers are highlighting the unusually open and fair voting process, but there are villagers who think their struggle is far from over. Guest host David Greene checks in with NPR's Louisa Lim in Beijing.China's New Pick-Up Truck Suspiciously Ford Tough
The Chinese automaker JAC unveiled their latest design this week, and it bears a rather notable resemblance to the Ford F-150. Though the engine is much smaller, the JAC 4R3 will go on sale across China and in Africa and Latin America, after its debut at the Beijing motor show in April.Houseboat Business Floats Back To Business
One employer just starting to come back from the brink is Majestic Yachts Incorporated, a houseboat manufacturer in Kentucky. Guest host David Greene checks back in with the CEO, Jim Hadley. He last spoke to Hadley in February 2009 as part of NPR's First 100 Days Project about the impact of the recession.The Top College Ball Team You've Never Heard Of
The top 10 teams in men's college basketball are mostly the usual suspects, Kentucky, North Carolina and the like. One team no one expected has snuck into the polls this week: the Murray State Racers. Guest host David Greene is joined by Ricky Martin, the sports editor of the Murray Ledger-Times.Protesters Flood The Streets In Moscow
Opponents of Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin marched through the streets of Moscow Saturday in another large demonstration against alleged voting fraud. The protest is seen as a test both for the opposition and Putin, ahead of March's presidential election. Guest host David Greene gets the latest from NPR's Corey Flintoff in Moscow.
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iPad-like MacBook Air now unlikely? Was it even necessary?
A research note from Citigroup says Apple CEO Tim Cook is not leaning toward a future MacBook Air with iPad-like features. So, now what?RCA's 'video LP' format, doomed from the start?
From 1981 to 1984 RCA marketed the CED VideoDisc system. It never had a chance.Romo the smartphone robot raises $1.5M, seeks world domination
From Kickstarter project to startup to aspiring global power: The big ambitions of Romotive's robot phone.Is Bleacher Report ready for some football?
day on the job At one of the biggest sports sites in the country, preparing to make its Super Bowl coverage as strong as possible is the most important job of the year. CNET was on hand to see the plan take shape.Xbox co-creator channels arcade classics at mobile-game startup
The correlations between classic arcade games like Centipede and popular mobile games like Angry Birds are undeniable: they're simple, fun, and addictive. Seamus Blackley has hired a slew of old-school game developers to try to cash in on that fact with his company Innovative Leisure.iPhone 5 rumor roundup
CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011 and 2012.Apple cleans App Store of high-profile lookalike apps
Apple has quietly removed a number of iOS games that could readily be mistaken for their popular counterparts and that had climbed up the charts as a result.
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Social media muscle rises again in Komen flap
Group agreed to keep funding Planned Parenthood only after online firestorm; Latest example of social media influenceHackers claim to have hit Swedish gov't site
CyberForce, part of the hacking collective Anonymous, claims responsibility for attack on Swedish government websiteCreate your own ultimate TV room
Products to maximize your viewing pleasure - on Game Day, and any time!"Blue Marble' view of Earth's other side
Another spectacular view of our home planet taken by NASA's Earth-watching satelliteMicron CEO dies in plane crash
Steve Appleton was the only one in the plane when it crashed at the Boise airport Friday morningAnonymous hackers attack law enforcement sites
Hacking collective defaces Boston police's website "in retaliation" for Occupy eviction in latest takeoverIran goes nuclear over Israeli Samsung spoof
Samsung ban threatened after over Israeli commercial depicting attack on nuclear plant