Thursday February 23, 2012




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Mexico's electoral commission fines boxer for wearing party's logo on trunks

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's election commission says its members have unanimously voted to fine a Mexican boxer for wearing a political party's emblem during a match broadcast last year....

posted: February 23,2012





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Jury says former U.Va. lacrosse player should serve 26 years for ex's killing, larceny charge

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A jury convicted a former University of Virginia lacrosse player Wednesday of second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend in a drunken, jealous rage, rejecting a first-degree murder verdict and a possible life sentence....


Romney, Santorum clash in what could be final Republican debate

WASHINGTON - There was no clear winner, no knockout punches, and no damaging gaffes on Wednesday night in the latest Republican presidential debate — possibly the final such showdown of a topsy turvy primary season that has seen front-...


Jury says former US lacrosse player should serve 26 years for ex's killing, larceny charge

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A jury says a former University of Virginia lacrosse player should serve 25 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend....


Gillard calls leadership vote, hoping to protect PM job from man she took it from in 2010

CANBERRA, Australia - Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line Thursday, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by the premier she ousted in a Labor Party coup. But Kevin Rudd's supporters said that even ...


Swedish palace: Crown Princess Victoria taken to hospital for child birth

STOCKHOLM - The Swedish Royal Court says Crown Princess Victoria has been admitted to a hospital for the birth of her first child, who would be a future heir to the throne....


Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute, killing 49 and injuring 100s

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The first two cars were packed as usual for the morning rush, so tightly that people stood pressed flesh to flesh, sandwiched between bicycles and the few seats, many without so much as a strap to hold onto....









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