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From the New York Times

Marriage Ban Violates Constitution, Court Rules – A federal appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that a voter-approved ban on gay marriage in California violated the Constitution, all but ensuring the case will proceed to the United States Supreme Court.


The Caucus: White House May Compromise on Contraception – The Obama administration has faced resistance over a new rule that requires insurance plans at some religious institutions to cover birth control.


The Caucus: Preview of the Republican Caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and the Missouri Primary – Can Rick Santorum succeed in defeating Mitt Romney in one state, or perhaps more, just as Mr. Romney is hoping to demonstrate that he has the nomination wrapped up?


Romney’s Returns Revive Scrutiny of Offshore Tax Shelters – Experts say Mitt Romney appears to have benefited from an investment technique that has long frustrated Congress.


United States Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by Up to Half – The State Department is preparing to slash the huge diplomatic presence it had planned for Iraq, a sharp sign of declining American influence in the country.


After Outcry, Karen Handel Resigns From Komen – Karen Handel quit just days after the cancer foundation reversed its decision to cut funds to Planned Parenthood.


Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit ‘Very Productive’ – With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.


The Fifth Down: For the Giants, a Parade, Keys to the City, and a Day Full of Cheers – Throngs of Giants fans celebrated in Manhattan on Tuesday at the parade and ceremony honoring the team’s Super Bowl win.


City Room: New York Hotel Workers to Get Panic Alarm Buttons Under Proposed Contract – The provision calls for the hotels to equip certain employees with "devices to be carried on their persons at work that they can quickly and easily activate to effectively summon prompt assistance.''


DealBook: Yahoo Shakes Up Board – Four long-serving directors will leave, and two new members have been named, following the resignation of the co-founder Jerry Yang.



From the Wall Street Journal

McCain Makes a Run at Michigan – If McCain wins the election, it may be thanks to Michigan -- a prize the Republicans think they can claim for the first time in nearly 20 years.
The Party's Over – Millions of voters have moved out of the political party system. The decline of loyalty has made politics less stable and predictable -- and has resulted in close elections, writes Alan Brinkley.
A New View on TV – A group of young economists are using statistical techniques to examine how television affects society, and their research shows it's not all bad.
Hockey Rink Leads to Legal Trouble – The biggest project that Palin undertook as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, was an indoor sports complex. But what was to be her legacy has turned into a financial mess that continues to plague Wasilla.
What's Hot…and Not – A graphical look at how different investments, from REIT shares to crude oil, fared last week.
Telluride Thrills – Indian dazzler "Slumdog Millionaire" and French film "I Loved You So Long" were highlights at this year's Telluride Film Festival.

From MSNBC

Santorum seeks second wind from Tuesday contests – Rick Santorum could end up revitalizing his campaign Tuesday evening if he's able to upset Mitt Romney in a trio of nominating contests in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado.

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Group wants criminal investigation of Super PACs – First Read: A top campaign watchdog group is calling for a Justice Department criminal investigation into Super PACs supporting President Obama and GOP front runner Mitt Romney.

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Texas primary date in doubt after deal talks stall – Texas is all but certain to have an even later say in choosing the Republican presidential nominee after what at first looked like a breakthrough deal over redistricting maps ended with wide rejection of the proposal.

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Court: Calif. ban on gay marriage unconstitutional

A federal appeals court has declared California's Proposition 8 unconstitutional, paving the way for a likely U.S. Supreme Court showdown on the voter-approved law.A federal appeals court has declared California's Proposition 8 unconstitutional, paving the way for a likely U.S. Supreme Court showdown on the voter-approved law.




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Microscopic marvels captured on video

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: What could be more wonderful than pictures of microscopic marvels? Brace yourself for some award-winning movies showing those marvels in action.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: What could be more wonderful than pictures of microscopic marvels? Brace yourself for some award-winning movies showing those marvels in action.




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Powell driven by revenge in killing sons, himself?

Psychiatrists say they’ve identified some reasons why someone like Josh Powell would kill his sons and then himself.Psychiatrists say they’ve identified some reasons why someone like Josh Powell would kill his sons and then himself.




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Komen's Karen Handel quits after funding dispute – Karen Handel, an executive with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for Planned Parenthood.

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From CNN

Powell voicemail: 'I am not able to live without my sons' – Minutes before he wounded his two young sons with a hatchet and set his house ablaze, killing all three of them, Josh Powell left a last voicemail to family members.

$1,499 Apple TV teased in Best Buy survey – Best Buy wants to know if you'd pay $1,499 for a 42-inch, high-definition Apple TV which uses your iPad or iPhone as a remote control.

'Strip club bill' a no-brainer – I believe it was the great American philosopher Kenny Rogers, who, while meditating on the nuances of Darwinism, gave the world this piece of advice:

Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy – Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday after a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said.

Over 3 years later, "deleted" Facebook photos are still online – Facebook is still working on deleting photos from its servers in a timely manner nearly three years after Ars first brought attention to the topic.

Appeals court rejects California's Proposition 8 – A federal appeals court ruled against California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, arguing the ban unconstitutionally singles out gays and lesbians for discrimination.

American is coach, protester in Egypt – Bob Bradley knew the job would be tough when he took it.

Police revolt topples Maldives president – The president of the Maldives, one of the world's most popular honeymoon destinations, resigned Tuesday after a revolt by police officers, his spokesman said, leaving the normally idyllic chain of islands in chaos.


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