 ABC News | George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder Washington Post CHARLOTTESVILLE — A jury here on Wednesday evening convicted George Huguely V of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of his onetime girlfriend Yeardley Love after about nine hours of deliberations. Huguely faces up to 40 years in prison on the ... George Huguely found guilty of second-degree murder College lacrosse player guilty of 2nd-degree murder in ex-girlfriend's death 2nd Degree Murder Verdict in Lacrosse Death Trial |
 The Hindu | Two Journalists Shared Desire to Bear Witness in World's Hot Spots New York Times The two journalists killed in the ravaged Syrian city of Homs approached a deadly world through different frames. But what drew them together — in life and in death on Wednesday — was their common drive to reach some of the world's most dangerous ... Jim Muir's tribute to Marie Colvin Syria's not responsible for those who enter illegally, group says Assad forces renew barrage on Syria's Homs |
 Los Angeles Times | Debate could be a real game-changer in GOP race Los Angeles Times By Paul West Wednesday night's nationally televised debate represents the last, best chance to alter the course of the Republican presidential contest ahead of high-stakes primaries in Michigan and Arizona next week. Regardless of whether Mitt Romney ... Poll: Santorum clings to slim lead over Romney in Michigan Romney proposes 28 percent top US income tax rate Five issues to watch for in the Republican debate |
 Los Angeles Times | Advisory Panel Favors Approval for Weight-Loss Drug New York Times A federal advisory panel on Wednesday overwhelmingly recommended approval of what could become the first new prescription drug to treat obesity in 13 years. The advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted 20 to 2 that the benefits of ... FDA panel overwhelmingly backs previously rejected anti-obesity pill Qnexa If Qnexa gets the green light, who would get the drug? US advisers back experimental obesity pill |
 Fox News | Obama administration proposes cutting corporate tax rate, ending breaks Kansas City Star By KEVIN G. HALL WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration Wednesday unveiled its framework for overhauling the corporate tax code, offering an election-year proposal that would pay for a sharp reduction in the broad rate - from 35 percent to 28 percent ... Obama's Plan for Corporate Tax Overhaul Could Be Fairer and Simpler: View Obama Unveils Proposal to Cut Corporate Tax Rate Obama's tax plan: Close loopholes, cut corporate rate to 28 percent |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Virginia lawmakers OK revised requirement for abortions Reuters By Matthew A. Ward | PORTSMOUTH, Virginia (Reuters) - Virginia lawmakers on Wednesday passed a revised ultrasound requirement for women seeking abortions after Republican Governor Bob McDonnell shifted his stance on the hotly contested measure. Va. House scraps requirement that women seeking abortions undergo invasive ... Virginia governor backs off requiring ultrasound before abortion Va. House scraps invasive pre-abortion requirement |
 IGNN | Governor Of Illinois Urges Cuts To Medicaid Wall Street Journal By JASON DEAN And HOWARD PACKOWITZ CHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn pressed for cuts to Medicaid spending and major pension changes in an annual budget speech that underlined the huge challenges facing one of the country's most indebted states. Highlights of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's budget proposal Governor Quinn Proposes Major Cuts in Budget Address Gov. Pat Quinn on pension mess: 'Everything is on the table' |
 AFP | Lawmakers receive threatening letters -- officials CBS News A handful of lawmakers, including House Speaker John Boehner, have received threatening letters in the last few days with an unidentified white powdery substance and more may be on the way, law enforcement officials told CBS News Wednesday. Congressional offices receive threatening letters, suspicious powder found not ... Congressional offices receive mailed threats Congress members threatened with biological attack |
 The Associated Press | 8-year-old critical after Wash. school shooting The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was in critical condition Wednesday after she shot in the abdomen at her elementary school near Seattle, and one of her classmates was detained, authorities said Wednesday. The injured third-grader was airlifted to ... Washington state third grader shoots classmate Police: 8-year-old girl shot at Wash. elementary school Police: Wash. school shooting leaves 1 injured |
 USA TODAY | From The Pulpit: How much do you know about Lent? Freeport Journal-Standard By Anonymous Yesterday — Ash Wednesday — was the beginning of a 40-day journey called the season of Lent, leading to Easter Sunday which this year is set for April 8. Technically, the Sundays in this six week observance are not “counted” in this ... Observing Ash Wednesday Devout mark start of Lent Catholics and Christians recognize Ash Wednesday |
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