 USA TODAY | Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate Reuters By Steve Holland and Tim Gaynor | MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - Rivals piled criticism on US presidential candidate Rick Santorum at a testy debate on Wednesday, attempting to blunt his surprise surge at a pivotal period in the Republican race. Romney, Seeking Traction, Duels With Santorum GOP presidential debate: Winners and Losers Republican debate: Rick Santorum comes off looking 'like a fourth-place candidate' |
 USA TODAY | Ex-UVA Student Huguely Guilty of Murdering Yeardley Love BusinessWeek By Bonnie V. Winston and Tom Schoenberg Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George W. Huguely V was found guilty of second degree murder in the beating death of his sometimes girlfriend, Yeardley Love, a 22-year-old UVA ... Jury: 26 Years Total for Former U.Va. Lax Player Jury: 26 years total for former US lax player Ex-lacrosse player at UVA convicted of murdering |
 USA TODAY | Va. Gov. McDonnell calls for amendments to ultrasound bill CBS News Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who staunchly opposes abortion rights, is objecting to a bill mandating that women receive ultrasounds before having an abortion, and has requested the bill be amended to "explicitly state that no woman in Virginia will ... Abortion bill falters as Virginia governor backs away UPDATE 2-Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure passes Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure |
 Los Angeles Times | Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by judge Los Angeles Times The ruling by a US district judge was the first since the Obama administration announced a year ago that it would no longer defend a law it considers discriminatory. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) ... Federal judge rules government cannot deny health benefits to same-sex spouses Bay Area couple wins case against federal same-sex marriage law |
 BBC News | Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires kills 49 BBC News At least 49 people have been killed and more than 600 injured in the worst train crash in Argentina in 40 years, officials say. The train hit the end of the platform at Once station in the capital Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour. Argentina: 49 dead, 600 injured in rail accident Cause of Argentine train crash still unknown Argentine train slams into busy station, killing 49 |
 New York Daily News | Many mark Ash Wednesday Washington Post Washington area residents attended churches and other religious services on Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. For the faithful, placing ashes on the forehead is viewed as a sign of penitence. The Rev. Emanuel Lipscomb of Zion Baptist ... “Ashes to Go'' offered at Beverly train station Lent: A 40-day invitation to transformation Taunton Catholics marks beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday |
 Palm Beach Post | Illinois State's last home game is 68-55 loss to No. 19 Wichita State Washington Post NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State's last home game of the season wasn'ta typical Senior Day. The Redbirds don't have a senior on the roster so there wasn't much in the way of pregame festivities. Even though Illinois State fell short of an upset against No ... Illinois State loses 68-55 to No. 19 Wichita State Wichita State beats Ill. State to clinch MVC title |
 Bloomberg | Gillard Calls Australian Leadership Vote, Expects to Face Predecessor Rudd Bloomberg Enlarge image Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Morne de Klerk/Getty Images Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks at a news conference at the South Australian Parliament house in on February 23, ... Resignation Sparks Australia Leadership Fight Australian PM Calls Leadership Vote Leadership spat could hurt business |
 ABC News | Obama signs payroll tax cut extension into law, includes jobless benefits Washington Post WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signed the payroll tax cut extension into law Wednesday, notching an election-year victory and rare bipartisan agreement in the continuing partisan battle over jobs, taxes and debt. The $143 billion measure that ... MILLER: Obama will cut taxes? Obama Proposal Gets Pushback GOP Lawmakers Blast Obama's Tax Plan |
 Fox News | Voluntary guidelines for Web privacy backed by Obama administration Washington Post The Obama administration on Thursday plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers' privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates. Obama Looks to Web Industry for Online Consumer Privacy Standard White House Pushes for New Privacy Codes of Conduct Obama administration to push for stronger online privacy laws |
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