Patriot Act Extension Fails in House
Date: 09 February 2011
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The House defeated a bid Tuesday to extend for nine months the government’s authority to conduct roving wiretaps of terror suspects, along with two other expiring provisions of the Patriot Act.
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News Reports Say Cardinal Protected an Abuser
Date: 10 February 2011
By Stephen Castle
Stephen Castle
The reports said that the retired archbishop of Utrecht, Adrianus Simonis, was told of an abusive priest whom he then allowed to remain in the church.
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Teachers’ Colleges Upset by Plan to Grade Them
Date: 09 February 2011
By Trip Gabriel
Trip Gabriel
Deans push back as U.S. News & World Report prepares for new ratings.
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Scotland Yard Expands its Hacking Inquiry
Date: 09 February 2011
By Graham Bowley
Graham Bowley
British investigators said that they would contact additional people who may have had their voicemail messages illegally intercepted by reporters at a London newspaper.
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Emotions of a Reluctant Hero Galvanize Protesters
Date: 09 February 2011
By Kareem Fahim and Mona El-Naggar
Kareem Fahim
An interview with the Google executive and activist Wael Ghonim injected vigor into Egypt’s protests.
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And the Winner Is — Anonymous
Date: 10 February 2011
By James Estrin
James Estrin
Pictures of the Year International is letting everyone know which images are award winners. But not yet whose. James Estrin wonders why.
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Taiwan General Charged in Spy Case
Date: 09 February 2011
By Edward Wong
Edward Wong
Officials announced an arrest in what is seen as the most prominent espionage case in Taiwan in decades.
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Under Banner of Fiscal Restraint, Republicans Plan New Abortion Bills
Date: 09 February 2011
By Jennifer Steinhauer
Jennifer Steinhauer
Two G.O.P. measures in the House would greatly expand restrictions on financing for and access to abortions.
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Afghan Government Says Prisoner Directed Attacks
Date: 10 February 2011
By Rod Nordland and Sharifullah Sahak
Rod Nordland
A cell of suicide bombers operating in Kabul was run by a Taliban member operating from inside the city’s main prison, Afghan officials said.
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Iran’s Chief Prosecutor Criticizes Planned Rally Backing Revolts
Date: 09 February 2011
By William Yong
William Yong
Iranian leaders have praised the revolts, but resist nonofficial rallies to support them.
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