 Boston.com | GOP insiders rise up to cut Gingrich down to size Boston.com Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks after receiving an endorsement from national Hispanic leaders at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) By Charles ... Romney assures Florida's Hispanic voters the GOP isn't 'anti-immigrant' as ... Romney Joins Gingrich in Courting Diverse Florida Primary Voters Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida |
 Boston.com | Children among 74 dead in 2 days of Syrian turmoil Boston.com This citizen journalism image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria and released on Friday Jan. 27, 2012, purports to show the bodies of five Syrian children wrapped in plastic bags, with signs in Arabic identifying them by name. Syria violence kills over 40; UN council meets Putin's Russia set against regime change in Syria Syrian Rebels Make Inroads With Help of Armed Fighters |
 CTV.ca | Barefoot Bandit sentenced again BBC News The notorious 20-year-old former fugitive known as the Barefoot Bandit has been sentenced by a federal judge to six-and-a-half years in prison. Colton Harris-Moore, who was handed a nearly seven-year jail term for state crimes last month, was sentenced ... "Barefoot Bandit" gets 6.5 years of federal time 'Barefoot Bandit' apologizes at federal sentencing 'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 years |
 AFP | US to send floating commando base to Mideast: report AFP WASHINGTON — The US military plans to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran and intensifying fighting in Yemen, according to The Washington Post. Citing unspecified procurement documents, ... Navy converting ship into floating commando base in Middle East Navy Plans to Make Base From Old Ship Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle East |
 Globe and Mail | Paul pursued strategy of publishing controversial newsletters, associates say Washington Post Ron Paul, well known as a physician, congressman and libertarian , has also been a businessman who pursued a marketing strategy that included publishing provocative, racially charged newsletters to make money and spread his ideas, said three people ... Paul hunts for GOP delegates in Maine Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida Ron Paul: He Has No One Left to Lie to |
 Boston Globe | Kevin White, Boston Mayor In Turbulent '70s, Dies NPR by AP Former Boston Mayor Kevin White laughs with a supporter after the unveiling of a statue bearing White's likeness in Boston in 2006. At 82, White passed away on Friday. Former Boston Mayor Kevin White laughs with a supporter after the unveiling of ... Ex-Boston Mayor Kevin White dies at 82 Ex-Boston Mayor White, led in turbulent '70s, dies Farewell: Kevin Hagan White 1929-2012 |
 Brisbane Times | Many in Congress balk at closing bases in U.S. STLtoday.com WASHINGTON • Legislators on Capitol Hill vowed Friday to resist a recommendation from the Pentagon to close unneeded military bases around the country as a way to save money, saying communities could not afford it and defense budget cuts could be made ... Experts divided on Pentagon's proposed cuts Defense budget questions Alaska governor seeks lobbyist to prevent US military reductions |
 USA TODAY | Cruise ship victims mull $14460 compensation deal USA TODAY ROME (AP) – How much is it worth to suffer through a terrifying cruise ship grounding? By Pier Paolo Cito, AP Italian firefighters approach the wrecked cruise ship Costa Concordia on Friday off the Tuscan island of Giglio. By Pier Paolo Cito, ... Costa Backs Passengers Costa Concordia survivors consider $13600 compensation offer Shipwreck's unhurt passengers offered settlement |
 USA TODAY | Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furor USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) – Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws. Twitter's targeted blocking tool spurs uproar Twitter boycott looms with censorship accusations Twitter boycott planned to protest perceived censorship |
 USA TODAY | Obama calls for broad college tuition reform The Detroit News By Jim Lynch, Josh Katzenstein and Kim Kozlowski Excerpts from the president's speech: President Obama talks about the costs of higher education at the University of Michigan. Ann Arbor— President Barack Obama's rousing speech at the University of ... Obama college cost proposals may jibe well with Texas plans College tuition costs: Hold 'em down or else, Obama says HIGHER EDUCATION: Obama unveils plan to control tuition |
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