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hosted.ap.org — BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) -- George Esper, the tenacious Associated Press correspondent who covered the Vietnam War for nearly a decade, has died at 79. Esper's son, Thomas, said Friday that his father died in his sleep Thursday night. He was the AP's bureau chief in Saigon during the last two years of the war.
Jon Gambrell Chief Correspondent in Nigeria, Associated Press @jongambrellAP
RT @AP: George Esper, Associated Press correspondent who covered fall of Saigon, dies at 79: http://t.co/ECTs4dSs -CC
Frank Jordans Geneva Reporter, Associated Press @wirereporter
RT @anthonyted: Sad news just arrived about the death of @AP legend George Esper, a gentleman and a friend. http://t.co/YYLQ3tFt
Mark Scolforo Reporter, Associated Press @houseofbuddy
RT @DConMan: Sad to hear George Esper died. I remember a motivating meeting with him when I was a young reporter. http://t.co/wvXZ76Sx
Doug Ferguson Golf Writer, Associated Press @dougferguson405
Last journo out of Nam RT @AP: George Esper, Associated Press correspondent who covered fall of Saigon, dies at 79 http://t.co/pp93kz9D -CC
Nancy Armour Reporter, Associated Press @nrarmour
RT @AP: George Esper, Associated Press correspondent who covered fall of Saigon, dies at 79: http://t.co/ECTs4dSs -CC
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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- Demonstrators have stormed five Syrian embassies in Europe and the Middle East after Syrian forces reportedly killed more than 200 people in the city of Homs. In Europe, protesters forced their way into the Syrian embassies in London and Athens on Saturday, prompting some arrests and causing minor damage.
Tamer Fakahany Deputy Managing Editor, Associated Press @TamerFakahany
#Homs outrage MT @CassVinograd: Police using batons,riot gear to contain protesters outside Syria embassy in London http://t.co/RFPheoSU
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @CassVinograd: Police using batons, riot gear to try and contain protesters outside Syrian embassy in London http://t.co/jWSVRe86 #homs
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Police using batons, riot gear to try and contain protesters outside Syrian embassy in London http://t.co/q8ZSjMYw #homs
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Demonstrators have stormed 5 Syrian embassies in Europe, Mideast http://t.co/q8ZSjMYw . London demo kicking up again, stay tuned. #syria

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hosted.ap.org — TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) -- A Tunisian official says the country has decided to expel Syria's ambassador in response to the "bloody massacre" in Homs. A source in the presidential office says Tunisia no longer recognizes the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday, in line with government policy.
Jeremy Singer-Vine Columnist, Wall Street Journal @jsvine
RT @AP: Tunisia expels Syrian envoy, no longer recognizes Assad regime, in response to 'bloody massacre' in Homs: http://t.co/7lTPuRzU -RJJ
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: Tunisia expels Syrian envoy, no longer recognizes Assad regime, in response to 'bloody massacre' in Homs: http://t.co/JJKQY6Vk -RJJ
Diaa Hadid Middle East Reporter, Associated Press @diaahadid
#Tunis expels #Syria envoy, no longer recognizes #Assad regime, in response to 'bloody massacre' in #Homs: http://t.co/zvI04GUQ -RJJ

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hosted.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say they are closing a criminal investigation of Lance Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. In a press release, United States Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. says the case has been closed but didn't disclose the reason for the decision.
Marilynn Marchione Enterprise and News Reporter, Associated Press @MMarchioneAP
News on another big-name #cancer grp besides #Komen Prosecutors won't charge #LanceArmstrong with doping @AP: http://t.co/wEfjb4ln
Greg Emerson Bocquet Personal Finance Editor, The Street @emersongreg
RT @jason_sumner: Lance wins Tour de France No. 8. Beats everyone. http://t.co/lZkG2ZI3
Brendan McCarthy Crime Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @bmccarthyTP
RT @AP: Federal prosecutors say they won't charge 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in doping investigation: http://t.co/tWRxJRgY
David Dobbs Freelance Journalist @David_Dobbs
RT @TexasMonthly: Via @AP, no federal charges for Lance Armstrong, doping investigation closed http://t.co/SiQkUSQ4
Jaymes Song Editor, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Marianas, Associated Press @JaymesSong
RT @AP: Fed prosecutors say they won't charge 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in doping investigation: http://t.co/zg0qLgg4
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hosted.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say they are closing a criminal investigation of Lance Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. In a press release, United States Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. says the case has been closed but didn't disclose the reason for the decision.
Teresa Walker Sports Writer, Associated Press @TeresaMWalker
RT @AP_NFL: Federal prosecutors close Lance Armstrong investigation. Developing story: http://t.co/NQBD9RDO
Thomas Goetz Executive Editor, Wired @tgoetz
RT @keyeser: Whoah. Feds close Armstrong investigation. No charges. http://t.co/57UGZD8s
Jeff MacGregor Senior Writer, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine, ESPN @MacGregorESPN
Federal investigation of Lance Armstrong closes without charges. http://t.co/OXT0xWnk
Jim Vertuno State Capitol and UT Longhorns Reporter, Associated Press @JimVertuno
RT @AP_Top25: Federal prosecutors close Lance Armstrong investigation. Developing story: http://t.co/PTAGDnv3

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- The owner of Heathrow Airport says it has canceled 30 percent of flights for Sunday amid forecasts for snow and severe weather in London. BAA says it reached an agreement with Heathrow airlines and air traffic control to reduce the flight schedule for Sunday to "minimize the disruption to passengers" caused by the heavy snowfall expected to fall at the airport starting later Saturday.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
#AP: London's Heathrow Airport cuts flight schedule in anticipation of heavy snowfall http://t.co/xzH70oqc

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hosted.ap.org — KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A U.N. report says last year was the deadliest on record for Afghan civilians, with 3,021 killed in the war. That was an 8 percent increase in civilian deaths from 2010. It was also the fifth year in a row that the civilian toll has became steadily worse.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
UN: Taliban-affiliated militants responsible for more than 75% of the civilian deaths in Aghanistan in 2011 http://t.co/a1MCLKsi

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hosted.ap.org — MUNICH (AP) -- The Obama administration on Saturday called for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime in Syria, promote democracy in the Arab World and beyond and repair damage from the global financial crisis.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Clinton calls for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime in #Syria http://t.co/cXLGG1Jn

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- The Dow Jones industrial average has closed at its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis. The Dow jumped 157 points Friday to close at 12,862. That's the highest since May 2008. The Nasdaq composite index closed at its highest level since December 2000.
Sarah Nordgren Director, Content Development, Associated Press @sarahnordgren
Happy Friday to all! RT @AP: Strong jobs report sends Dow to highest level since 2008, before financial crisis: http://t.co/Lz62z7wn -CC
Neal Mann Digital News Editor, Sky News @fieldproducer
Good news for Obama RT @AP Strong jobs report sends Dow to highest level since 2008, before financial crisis http://t.co/bkRN8Zvb
Marcus Wohlsen Technology Reporter, Associated Press @MarcusWohlsen
RT @AP: Strong jobs report sends Dow to highest level since 2008, before financial crisis: http://t.co/Aevgq0rc -CC

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hosted.ap.org — BEIRUT (AP) -- Syrian forces unleashed a barrage of mortars and artillery on the battered city of Homs on Saturday, killing more than 200 people in what appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.
David Stringer London Correspondent, Associated Press @David_Stringer
Activists in #Syria say more than 200 killed in assault on Homs: http://t.co/T7wZl4is

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ap.org — AP resumes internship programs in business, technology and news NEW YORK -- The Associated Press announced today that it will reinstate its internship programs this summer after a year's hiatus. The AP business, news and technology internship programs will resume in June and last 12 weeks, according to Jessica Bruce, vice president for human resources.
Arelis Hernandez Breaking News Reporter, Orlando Sentinel @ahernandez_OS
RT @harveyonline: The AP will resume its internship program this summer: http://t.co/gViYFzzC #journalismjobs
Kathy Barks Hoffman Michigan Government and Economy Reporter, Associated Press @KathyBHoffman
AP resumes intern program with 38 business, technology and news internships, each lasting 12 weeks. Announcement at http://t.co/gcoX35FS
Dan Sewell Cincinnati Correspondent, Associated Press @dansewell
RT @AP_CorpComm: AP resumes intern program. Announcement at http://t.co/tjqcCG4g Let's get some of #OhioU's best and brightest on this!
Marcus Wohlsen Technology Reporter, Associated Press @MarcusWohlsen
AP reinstates internship program after program was put on hold last year. - http://t.co/z4tusks7
Jeannie Nuss Reporter, Associated Press @JeannieNuss
Good news RT @katebrumback The Associated Press is resuming its internship program this year after a year's hiatus. http://t.co/nHI4XUQb
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hosted.ap.org — MUNICH (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is calling on Europe and the United States to do more together to defeat tyrannies, promote democracy and repair the damage from the global financial crisis.
Kremena Krumova Correspondent, Epoch Times @KremenaKrumova
RT @AP: Secretary of State Clinton says U.S., Europe must do more to defeat tyrants, repair damaged economies: http://t.co/s2OqQUBy -JM

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hosted2.ap.org — Supporters of Mayawati, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, wave at her as she arrives to address an election rally at Ambedkarnagar, near Lucknow, India, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. India's biggest state, Uttar Pradesh, will be choosing its state assembly in elections starting next week.
Ravi Nessman South Asia Bureau Chief, Associated Press @ravinessman
Fate of controversial state politician mayawati's re-election bid could affect all india http://t.co/aKqZzzJf

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month after a surge of January hiring, a promising shift in the nation's outlook for job growth. The Labor Department says employers added 243,000 jobs in January, the most in nine months. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent from 8.5 percent in December.
Scott Mayerowitz Airlines Reporter, Associated Press @GlobeTrotScott
RT @ap: Jan. hiring pushes unemployment rate down for 5th straight month, a promising shift in job growth http://t.co/9EDSWCwg
Eric Carvin Social Media Editor, Associated Press @EricCarvin
.@AP's @ChrisRugaber breaks down the U.S. employment report, from 243K new jobs to an 8.3 percent rate: http://t.co/mcco1otQ
Erika Niedowski Reporter, Associated Press @eniedowski
RT @AP: January hiring pushes the U.S. unemployment rate down for 5th straight month, a promising shift in job growth: http://t.co/cMk0Ifnq
Russell Contreras Immigration, Law Enforcement, and Minority Affairs Reporter, Associated Press @RussContreras
RT @AP: January hiring pushes the U.S. unemployment rate down for 5th straight month, a promising shift in job growth: http://t.co/daXc6pUc
Meredith Shiner Congress Reporter, Roll Call @meredithshiner
RT @AP January hiring pushes the U.S. unemployment rate down for 5th straight month, a promising shift in job growth http://t.co/GCEDEVgj

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hosted.ap.org — BOSTON (AP) -- The hacking collective Anonymous is claiming credit for defacing the Boston Police Department's website, part of a string of online attacks around the world being attributed to the group. A message posted on the website Friday said, "Anonymous hacks Boston Police website in retaliation for police brutality at OWS," apparently a reference to the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @CassVinograd: Busy day for hackers --> Hackers take over law enforcement websites from Greece to Utah. #anonymous http://t.co/YmErBj72
Raphael Satter London Correspondent, Associated Press @razhael
RT @cassvinograd: Busy day for hackers --> Hackers take over law enforcement websites from Greece to Utah. http://t.co/vT9jthfE #antisec
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Busy day for hackers --> Hackers take over law enforcement websites from Greece to Utah. #anonymous http://t.co/ZBU5kmtE

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hosted.ap.org — To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see. Those clinical breast exams are controversial - government advisers don't endorse them.
Deborah Blum Freelance Journalist @deborahblum
RT @MMarchioneAP: Some surprises about #Komen, #PlannedParenthood and #cancer screening. My AP story: http://t.co/WoyvMPEX
Marilynn Marchione Enterprise and News Reporter, Associated Press @MMarchioneAP
Some surprises about #Komen, #PlannedParenthood and #cancer screening. My AP story: http://t.co/WoyvMPEX

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hosted.ap.org — STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Champis the bunny doesn't only hop - he also knows how to herd a flock of sheep, possibly having picked up on the skill after watching trained dogs do the job.
Jason Nark South Jersey Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @JasonNark
Bravo “@AP: A 5-year-old pet rabbit in Sweden finds online fame after video captures it skillfully herding sheep: http://t.co/lEC7lnkg -BW
Jim Kuhnhenn White House and Politics Reporter, Associated Press @jkuhnhenn
Tips for congressional leaders? @AP: A pet rabbit finds online fame after video captures it skillfully herding sheep: http://t.co/hh1akcS9
David Stringer London Correspondent, Associated Press @David_Stringer
RT @AP: A 5-year-old pet rabbit in Sweden finds online fame after video captures it skillfully herding sheep: http://t.co/HOheoFYl
Tamara Lush Writer, Associated Press @TamaraLush
cute of the day! @AP: A 5-year-old pet rabbit in Sweden finds online fame after video captures it herding sheep: http://t.co/IMzm2dja
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: A 5-year-old pet rabbit in Sweden finds online fame after video captures it skillfully herding sheep: http://t.co/exQtunqG -BW

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Micheline Maynard Senior Editor, Changing Gears, NPR @MickiMaynard
This should help put today in perspective. RT @AP: Highs and lows of U.S. unemployment rate since 1980 (INTERACTIVE) http://t.co/y4oRjnNU
David Mercer Illinois Economy and Sports Reporter, Associated Press @DavidMercerAP
RT @AP: INTERACTIVE: Look at the highs and lows of the U.S. unemployment rate since 1980: http://t.co/IwDUto5H -CC

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hosted.ap.org — PHOENIX (AP) -- The Republican who nearly ousted Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in 2010 has officially joined the race to replace her. Jesse Kelly came within 4,200 votes of defeating the Democrat during the year the tea party led the GOP to a House of Representatives takeover.
Michael A. Giarrusso Arizona and New Mexico Bureau Chief, Associated Press @MichaelG1
RT @azdavenport: Kelly's entrance in race for Giffords seat now official. AP colleague's story: http://t.co/uSmqKKhv
Paul Davenport Arizona Government and Politics Reporter, Associated Press @AZdavenport
Kelly's entrance in race for Giffords seat now official. AP colleague's story: http://t.co/Cz09nKqr

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hosted.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lance Armstrong says he's "gratified" the U.S. attorney's office has decided not to bring charges against him after a nearly two-year investigation into whether the champion cyclist and his teammates ran a doping program. Armstrong released a statement Friday evening, hours after U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr.
Jim Galloway Columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution @politicalinsidr
RT @AP: Lance Armstrong 'gratified' feds decided not to bring charges against him, says 'it is the right decision': http://t.co/ZkEUaEUu -CC

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Attention, SB46 fans: Looking for a celebrity? Need a parking spot or a bathroom? How about a place to eat without waiting for hours? The answers could be just a tweet away.
Teresa Walker Sports Writer, Associated Press @TeresaMWalker
RT @AP: #SB46 fans turn to social media to navigate #superindy for parking, food, celebrities: http://t.co/pnwzyrEw -CC

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hosted.ap.org — George Esper, the tenacious Associated Press correspondent who refused to leave his post in the last days of the Vietnam War, remaining behind to cover the fall of Saigon, has died. He was 79. Esper died in his sleep on Thursday night, his son, Thomas, told the AP on Friday.
David Friend Editor of Creative Development, Vanity Fair @DavidMFriend1
R.I.P.: Remembering AP's Vietnam correspondent George Esper, 79. Obit by AP Saigon bureau chief Richard Pyle http://t.co/Ci5V29NA

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customwire.ap.org — HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy doesn't plan to propose any major state budget cuts in the next fiscal year, despite a recent decline in state revenues, when he offers his proposed adjustments to the General Assembly next week.
Susan Haigh Hartford, Connecticut, Political and Statehouse Reporter, Associated Press @SusanHaighAP
Here's the full version of my story: Gov. Malloy tells AP state revenues should still increase, no big cuts planned. http://t.co/0eNMvPzc

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Matt Moore News Editor, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Associated Press @MattMooreAP
RT @AP: INTERACTIVE: Key dates in the Lance Armstrong doping investigation; feds announced he won't be charged: http://t.co/GMA76JTo -CC

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hosted.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates participated in a doping program.
Jason Gay Sports Columnist, Wall Street Journal @jasonWSJ
AP Breaking: Prosecutors drop their investigation against Lance Armstrong; no charges http://t.co/g7FEl0v4

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- The BBC is accusing Iran of intimidating staff of its Persian service through slander, snooping and the arrest of their relatives. BBC director-general Mark Thompson on Friday accused Iranian authorities of "a campaign of bullying and harassment."
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
#AP: BBC accuses #Iran of 'bullying and harassment' of its staff and their relatives http://t.co/MOIRHu5E
Jill Lawless London Correspondent, Associated Press @JillLawless
BBC accuses Iran of 'bullying and harassment' of its Persian service staff and their relatives: http://t.co/UllsyTfE

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hosted.ap.org — SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- Police in Chile say they've stopped cold a scheme to steal ice from a disappearing glacier. The plan was to deliver five tons of ice carved out of icebergs from the Jorge Montt glacier to upscale bars and restaurants in the capital for use as ice cubes, authorities said Friday.
Michelle Johnson Farm Scene Editor, Associated Press @APmljohnson
Quit drinking the glacier! Chile police halt theft of ice for upscale bars: http://t.co/7En65MqW

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- For the second straight week, Colts owner Jim Irsay is trying to put an end to a public spat between him and Peyton Manning. Irsay said Friday that he and his star quarterback remain "close and unified." The statement included a photo of Manning, Irsay, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and others at a party Thursday night.
Teresa Walker Sports Writer, Associated Press @TeresaMWalker
RT @AP_NFL: #Colts owner @JimIrsay insists, again, that he and QB Peyton Manning are just fine - http://t.co/zKBd0g9w (@APMarot) #NFL

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hosted.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal prosecutors closed their investigation of Lance Armstrong without charging him over allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at examining whether a doping program was created to keep the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates running at the head of the pack.
Bruce Arthur Sports Columnist, National Post @bruce_arthur
RT @erikmal: After two-year doping investigation, Lance Armstrong will not be charged by feds: http://t.co/T21O9wZo

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hosted.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal prosecutors closed their investigation of Lance Armstrong without charging him over allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at examining whether a doping program was created to keep the seven-time Tour de France winner and his teammates running at the head of the pack.
Robert Mackey Blogger, The Lede, New York Times @RobertMackey
RT @joelindsey: http://t.co/qI9yp6yE Full AP story on Armstrong case. No charges to be filed.

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hosted.ap.org — George Esper, the tenacious Associated Press correspondent who refused to leave his post in the last days of the Vietnam War, remaining behind to cover the fall of Saigon, has died. He was 79. Esper died in his sleep on Thursday night, his son, Thomas, told the AP on Friday.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
More from @AP about the wonderful George Esper, who died Thursday at age 79: http://t.co/ZqX5gySF

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hosted.ap.org — CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia has joined a string of states looking to regulate or ban exotic animals kept as pets following the release of dozens of wild animals in an Ohio town last year.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
After Ohio exotic animal farm fiasco, @WVLegislature considering ban, permitting process. AP via @Aiacone: http://t.co/b2GHNo5C

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger. Even presidential candidate Ron Paul has joined the cause of consumers looking to buy unprocessed "real foods" straight from the farm, saying government shouldn't deny them that choice.
Michelle Johnson Farm Scene Editor, Associated Press @APmljohnson
38 illnesses now tied to raw milk from Pa. farm: http://t.co/RUlGF0Dd #ag #dairy

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- The goody-two-shoes among us say it's better to give than to receive. That's not true for the average Facebook user, though. A new study out Friday found that the average user of the world's biggest online social network gets more than they give.
Barbara Ortutay Technology Writer, Associated Press @BarbaraOrtutay
Pew study on Facebook use finds you're more likely to get poked than poke. Hee! http://t.co/PUC67wZG
Barbara Ortutay Technology Writer, Associated Press @BarbaraOrtutay
Pew study on Facebook use finds you're more likely to get poked than to poke. Hee! http://t.co/PUC67wZG
Kristin Gazlay Vice President and Managing Editor, Associated Press @KristinGazlay
RT @AP: Like? Pew study finds #Facebook users receive more warm fuzzies than they give: http://t.co/EpiBeups -JM #FB
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: Like? Pew study finds #Facebook users receive more warm fuzzies than they give: http://t.co/8k8z9xuP -JM #FB
Chris R. Vaccaro Regional Sports Editor, Patch.com @ChrisVaccaro
RT @AP: Like? Pew study finds #Facebook users receive more warm fuzzies than they give: http://t.co/EpiBeups -JM #FB

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than a year ago, Tom Brady, Logan Mankins, Osi Umenyiora and seven other players filed an antitrust suit against the NFL, a key moment in a convoluted and contentious labor dispute between the union and league that threatened to cut short - or even wipe out - the 2011 season.
Teresa Walker Sports Writer, Associated Press @TeresaMWalker
RT @AP_NFL: Lockout? Pfft. Recession? Meh. #NFL shrugs if off and watches ratings, revenue, popularity soar - http://t.co/ToZ7dtl3 (@how ...

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hosted.ap.org — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York's attorney general on Friday accused some of the nation's largest banks of deceit and fraud in using an electronic mortgage registry that he said puts homeowners at a disadvantage in foreclosures. Democrat Eric Schneiderman sued Bank of America, J.P.
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
RT @AP NY attorney general sues some of the nation's largest banks over mortgage registry; accuses them of fraud: http://t.co/hcWiqB4A

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hosted.ap.org — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Stressed out by flying? Travelers in Northern California can now find their inner calm in the Yoga Room at San Francisco International Airport. The quiet, dimly lit studio officially opened last week in a former storage room just past the security checkpoint at SFO's Terminal 2.
Ryan Teague Beckwith Features Editor, Roll Call @ryanbeckwith
Now you can do yoga at the San Francisco airport. http://t.co/kxf55SyP

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hosted.ap.org — PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Rep. David Schweikert is preparing to take on fellow Republican Rep. Ben Quayle in a primary fight, even as Quayle struggles to decide in which district to run.
Paul Davenport Arizona Government and Politics Reporter, Associated Press @AZdavenport
Schweikert now assuming matchup with Quayle in AZ CD9. AP colleague's story: http://t.co/K8tye3PS

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hosted.ap.org — PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona is moving toward making online merchants collect sales tax on residents' purchases, a departure from the state's previous hands-office stance. The state Revenue Department has billed Amazon.com for $53 million in uncollected sales taxes for nearly five years. Amazon says it's contesting the state's move, which the company disclosed in its latest annual report.
Paul Davenport Arizona Government and Politics Reporter, Associated Press @AZdavenport
AZ eyes online retailers as tax collectors. AP: http://t.co/19bylLgt

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- The millionaires, billionaires and companies giving big sums to political committees supporting Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Barack Obama have important business with the next president. Some are already in trouble with the government. Some are pressing for new laws or regulations that would benefit their interests in energy, mining and high finance.
Oskar Garcia Las Vegas Reporter, Associated Press @oskargarcia
RT @apcampaign: What do big donors want if their candidate gets elected? Read 'Influence Game' for an answer: http://t.co/jcSnoTsl

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Sports Legacy Institute is proposing a "hit count" for young athletes to limit their exposure to potential brain trauma. SLI co-founder Chris Nowinski said Friday the organization would like to see a standard in place by 2013. It would be similar to the pitch count limits established to protect the elbows of young baseball players.
Teresa Walker Sports Writer, Associated Press @TeresaMWalker
RT @AP_NFL: Sports Legacy Institute calls for 'hit count' for young athletes to limit exposure to brain trauma - http://t.co/ti0aPPhG (@ ...

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hosted.ap.org — TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) -- Abu Hamza was in a crowd of thousands in the Syrian border town of Qusair, shouting for President Bashar Assad to leave power, when a sniper's bullet tore through his leg and shattered the bone into 18 pieces. Another bullet pierced his back as he tried to crawl away.
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: Relentless stream of wounded from Syria uprising floods hospitals and secret clinics in neighboring Lebanon: http://t.co/NVeFmYam

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hosted.ap.org — AL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) -- Two security officials say gunmen have kidnapped two Americans and their Egyptian tour guide after stopping a minivan carrying the group near St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai. The military and police officials say the abductors sped away in a sedan and a pickup truck, leaving behind three other people who had been in the minivan.
Tamer Fakahany Deputy Managing Editor, Associated Press @TamerFakahany
RT @AP Gunmen kidnap two Americans and Egyptian guide after stopping tour bus in the Sinai Peninsula: http://t.co/0Yzu5UGs
Frank Jordans Geneva Reporter, Associated Press @wirereporter
RT @AP: Gunmen kidnap two Americans and Egyptian guide after stopping tour bus in the Sinai Peninsula: http://t.co/n97Vhtfo -BW

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hosted.ap.org — TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) -- Abu Hamza was in a crowd of thousands in the Syrian border town of Qusair, shouting for President Bashar Assad to leave power, when a sniper's bullet tore through his leg and shattered the bone into 18 pieces. Another bullet pierced his back as he tried to crawl away.
Tamer Fakahany Deputy Managing Editor, Associated Press @TamerFakahany
Tripoli, N Lebanon,a refuge for #Syria wounded:heavy toll from uprising floods hospitals,secret clinics across border. http://t.co/tZFgcGhV

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination - and it's no joke. The actress-comedian said in a statement that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with people who share her values.
Adam Clark Estes Blogger, Atlantic Wire, The Atlantic @adamclarkestes
I knew there was Roseanne Barr news today but I didn't know that she was RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT http://t.co/VeamShBe
Adam Clark Estes Blogger, Atlantic Wire, The Atlantic @adamclarkestes
"I will barnstorm American living rooms." You already did that Roseanne with your sitcom Roseanne! http://t.co/VeamShBe
Jade Walker Overnight Editor, Huffington Post @jadewalker
RT @AP: It's no joke: Actress-comedian Roseanne Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination: http://t.co/fBv5zvMj -RAS
Judy Lin Reporter, Associated Press @JudyLinAP
RT @AP: It's no joke: Actress-comedian Roseanne Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination: http://t.co/fBv5zvMj -RAS
John Frierson University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Sports Reporter, Chattanooga Times Free Press @mocsbeatCTFP
RT @AP It's no joke: Actress-comedian Roseanne Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination: http://t.co/sKIMboMp -RAS
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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week of the season, giving all of the league's teams a chance to appear in prime time on some outlet.
Dennis Waszak Jr. Sports Writer, Associated Press @DWAZ73
RT @AP_NFL #NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games to weeks 2-15. You like? You have @NFLNetwork? http://t.co/OssuIZpq

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hosted.ap.org — CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A Democrat running for West Virginia's Supreme Court is pledging $1 million from her personal wealth toward her primary campaign. Candidate Tish Chafin is one of six Democrats running for two seats up on the state's highest court. The candidate filing period ended less than a week ago.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
Pricey primary ahead: @TishChafin (D) loans her #WV Supreme Court campaign $1M; 6 Dems , 2 seats. AP: http://t.co/g7zbxpz0 #Election2012

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customwire.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- With members of Congress convinced their political survival depends on their image, the House is wasting no time in considering a Senate-passed bill that would ban insider trading by lawmakers and thousands of executive branch officials. Stock trades would have to be posted online within 30 days.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
US Senate sends insider trading ban to US House, 96-3. AP: http://t.co/1XAe3wFZ | #WV: @Sen_JoeManchin & @SenRockefeller (Ds) = Y

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hosted.ap.org — COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- At first, David Oliver ignored the bump on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery. But the growth didn't go away, and his sore back grew more painful.
Alan Scher Zagier Correspondent, Associated Press @azagier
Catch-up tweet, cont. #Mizzou professor's takes cancer fight public http://t.co/eWmVs6A8 http://t.co/evksXDoQ

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- They trade jokes, chuckle and talk shop about a hacker plot called "Project Mayhem." But at the heart of the conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was a strategy aimed at bringing down the hacking collective known as Anonymous, which has launched a series of embarrassing attacks across the Internet.
Jill Lawless London Correspondent, Associated Press @JillLawless
Who listens to the listeners? Everyone. Hackers intercept and leak FBI-Scotland Yard call. By AP's @razhael:http://t.co/MHsqIxet

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hosted.ap.org — JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) -- Eight months after a tornado laid waste to much of this city, Joplin is wrestling with an emotional question: Should the community market its devastated neighborhoods to tourists? When the convention and visitors bureau recently discussed offering guided bus tours and even a smartphone app, storm victims bristled, imagining that their shattered homes could be put on display for legions of curious sightseers.
Alan Scher Zagier Correspondent, Associated Press @azagier
Catch-up tweet: Joplin bristles over tornado tourism, struggles with post-tornado marketing efforts http://t.co/9brnAYCb

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hosted.ap.org — Super Bowl ads that generate buzz after the game By MAE ANDERSON AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year.
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Super Bowl ads that generate buzz after the game http://t.co/41NeI3eD

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the most impressive surge for the job market since early last year, the United States added 243,000 jobs in January, far more than economists expected. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years. Hiring accelerated across the economy and up and down the pay scale.
Eileen AJ Connelly Personal Finance Reporter, Associated Press @AJCONN
Unemployment hits lowest rate in 3 years http://t.co/uCHuWMVy

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- Supporters are rallying around Planned Parenthood after renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to cut breast screening grants to the reproductive health organization. Besides $400,000 in smaller donations from 6,000 people, Planned Parenthood is receiving $250,000 from a family foundation in Dallas and a $250,000 pledge announced Thursday by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to match future donations.
Matt Reed Western Regional Editor, Associated Press @mattreed8
Supporters rally around Planned Parenthood -- http://t.co/Z73MNd1R

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks are opening sharply higher after the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in two years. Before the market opened Friday, the Labor Department said companies hired 243,000 employees in January, the strongest job growth in nine months. The increase in hiring pushed the unemployment rate down to 8.3 percent.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
RT @AP: U.S. stocks open sharply higher on news that the unemployment rate dropped to lowest point in 2 years: http://t.co/AKnuonoR -BW

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hosted.ap.org — BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union's data protection authorities have asked Google to delay the rollout of its new privacy policy until they have verified that it doesn't break the bloc's data protection laws.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
EU asks @Google to delay new privacy rules until probe of its impact has been concluded, @gksteinhauser reports: http://t.co/vSyqNCLd

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host the British prime minister and his wife for an official visit and state dinner in March. The White House says the visit with Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, will be March 13-14.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Obama to host UK PM Cameron for official visit and state dinner in March http://t.co/5qoEnn7a

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded by the very people they were trying to catch, the hacking group known as Anonymous claimed Friday. The group released a roughly 15-minute-long recording of what appears to be a Jan.
Alan Fisher Correspondent, Al Jazeera English @AlanFisher
RT @AP: Hackers with Anonymous recorded a call between the FBI and Scotland Yard devoted to discussing them: http://t.co/AyocTvwz -BW

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded by the very people they were trying to catch, the hacking group known as Anonymous claimed Friday. The group released a roughly 15-minute-long recording of what appears to be a Jan.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
RT @AnonymousIRC: http://t.co/yACq5Tuk | #Hackers intercept #FBI, #ScotlandYard call | #Antisec #LulzSec #FFF
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Full story/update by @razhael: FBI says hackers intercepted sensitive conference call between FBI + Scotland Yard http://t.co/tCBHLIy2
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Here's the full story on hackers claiming to intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call, by @razhael: http://t.co/tCBHLIy2 @anonymousIRC

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- With members of Congress convinced their political survival depends on their image, the House is wasting no time in considering a Senate-passed bill that would ban insider trading by lawmakers and thousands of executive branch officials. Stock trades would have to be posted online within 30 days.
Jonathan M. Katz Freelance Journalist @KatzOnEarth
Oh good, a law banning breaking the law // AP: Congress considers bill banning insider trading by lawmakers: http://t.co/1P0QVRI7

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hosted.ap.org — CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia legislators have given the Parkersburg South High School mascot hope of a reprieve from a ban on guns on school property. The Senate Education committee advanced a bill Thursday to exempt the school's Patriot mascot from the gun restrictions.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
#WV high school's Patriot mascot should be allowed to fire musket at away games, @WVSenate Education cmte says. AP: http://t.co/SqLRNKgs

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Police Department recommended increasing surveillance of thousands of Shiite Muslims and their mosques, based solely on their religion, as a way to sweep the Northeast for signs of Iranian terrorists, according to interviews and a newly obtained secret police document.
Ameera Butt City Reporter, Merced Sun-Star @meerabee
Ok, let's all go after the Shiites and Iran?! "#AP 's investigation into the #NYPD 's intelligence unit:" http://t.co/4eOGk9Zy v @AzmatZahra
Dan Murphy Staff Writer, Christian Science Monitor @bungdan
via @AzmatZahra an AP scoop on the NYPD adopting Mukhabarat tactics. http://t.co/21q8IVcF
Adam Weinstein Blogger, Mother Jones @AdamWeinstein
MT @AzmatZahra: "AP showed the doc to several vet counterterrorism analysts. None said they had seen anything like it." http://t.co/2a1RaxXn
Jennifer Valentino-DeVries Technology Reporter, Wall Street Journal @jenvalentino
AP looks @ NYPD docs that call for increased surveillance on mosques: http://t.co/nllX6a1w Doc on @documentcloud: http://t.co/qwihenFk
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
AP scores again with #NYPD docs: Increase surveillance on Shiite Muslims and their mosques based solely on their faith http://t.co/yqrTgMWo

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story. Two Lakers and two Clippers were voted as starters Thursday for the game, the first time in 15 years that two pairs of teammates have been voted to start for one conference.
Howard Beck Sports Reporter, New York Times @HowardBeckNYT
Better if game were there MT @briancmahoney 2 Lakers, 2 Clippers in starting lineup making @NBAAllStar an L.A. story. http://t.co/Cc52MgVL
Brian Mahoney NBA Writer, Associated Press @briancmahoney
Two #Lakers, two #Clippers in West starting lineup making @NBAAllStar an L.A. story. http://t.co/AwGuboth

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hosted.ap.org — BEIRUT (AP) -- A Syrian activist group says fighting between regime troops and rebels in the south has killed one and wounded at least five soldiers. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the clashes broke out early Friday in the town of Jassem in the southern province of Daraa.
David Stringer London Correspondent, Associated Press @David_Stringer
Syrian soldiers and rebels clash in the country's south: http://t.co/T9Rrw8lj

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hosted.ap.org — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Stressed out by flying? Travelers in Northern California can now find their inner calm in the Yoga Room at San Francisco International Airport. The quiet, dimly lit studio officially opened last week in a former storage room just past the security checkpoint at SFO's Terminal 2.
Michael Bolden Transportation Editor, Washington Post @michaelbolden
RT @AP: Namaste, travelers! San Francisco International Airport opens yoga room for flying yogis: http://t.co/fkCavtOf -JM

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- Britain's Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne says he has quit the U.K. government after being charged with attempting to dodge a speeding penalty. Huhne said Friday the decision to charge him with an offense of perverting the course of justice was "deeply regrettable."
David Stringer London Correspondent, Associated Press @David_Stringer
UK's Cameron making third unwanted reshuffle of his Cabinet after minister charged with offense, quits gov't: http://t.co/MC4XTrau

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- Chris Huhne, a leading Cabinet minister in Britain, was charged on Friday with attempting to force his ex-wife to take the rap for a speeding penalty - a move expected to prompt another shake up for the country's government.
Jill Lawless London Correspondent, Associated Press @JillLawless
The minister (a driver) and the driver's wife: UK politician charged with trying to get wife to take speeding rap: http://t.co/LZtLDDam

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hosted.ap.org — Japanese entrepreneurs aim for Silicon Valley By TOMOKO A. HOSAKA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) -- For an emerging generation of Japanese innovators, the dream isn't a job for life at a big company. They have new ambitions, and they're determined to go places. Especially Silicon Valley.
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Japanese entrepreneurs aim for Silicon Valley http://t.co/3oqt4ybE

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Police Department recommended increasing surveillance of thousands of Shiite Muslims and their mosques, based solely on their religion, as a way to sweep the Northeast for signs of Iranian terrorists, according to interviews and a newly obtained secret police document.
Evan Berland East Region Deputy Editor, Associated Press @EvanBerland_AP
RT @AP: In hunt for terrorists, NYPD document said to focus intelligence on Shiite mosques, even outside NY: http://t.co/BJSnO1hJ -ldh
Niraj Warikoo Religion Reporter, Detroit Free Press @nwarikoo
"After 1,400 years, the Shias are being targeted in Iraq, in Afghanistan,in Pakistan, everywhere," said Shia imam in NY http://t.co/J3JoKuXt
Justin Pritchard National Investigative Reporter, Associated Press @lalanewsman
MT @TamerFakahany @AP: #NYPD doc says 1000s of Shiites monitored in NE for Iran "terror" links http://t.co/ZJoPVWOP
Niraj Warikoo Religion Reporter, Detroit Free Press @nwarikoo
New York police said in 2006 report: "Expand and focus intelligence collections at Shi'a mosques" -- @AP. http://t.co/J3JoKuXt
Matt Moore News Editor, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Associated Press @MattMooreAP
In hunt for Iranian terrorists, #NYPD document said to focus intelligence on Shiite mosques, even outside NY: http://t.co/Cw3iie6m

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Glamour Boy is here and ready to play in Sunday's Super Bowl. Glamour wife is out of sight - so far - unless you count the front page of the New York Post.
Teresa Walker Sports Writer, Associated Press @TeresaMWalker
RT @nrarmour: Gisele causes stir -- such as it is -- at #SuperBowl from afar http://t.co/kMr3z4X9 #SB46 #patriots #giants #nfl
Nancy Armour Reporter, Associated Press @nrarmour
Gisele causes stir -- such as it is -- at #SuperBowl from afar http://t.co/kMr3z4X9 #SB46 #patriots #giants #nfl

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hosted.ap.org — The helmet-to-helmet shot knocked Tony Dorsett out cold in the second quarter of a 1984 Cowboys-Eagles game, the hardest hit he ever took during his Hall of Fame NFL career. "It was like a freight train hitting a Volkswagen," Dorsett says now. "Did they know it was a concussion?"
Bonnie D. Ford Olympics and Cycling Writer, ESPN.com, ESPN @Bonnie_D_Ford
RT @nrarmour: "They use you up" -- Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, other ex-players tell why they're suing NFL. http://t.co/uUYq7Y5A @Howard ...
Jay Cohen Sports Writer, Associated Press @jcohenap
RT @nrarmour: "They use you up" -- Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, other ex-players tell why they're suing NFL. http://t.co/uUYq7Y5A @Howard ...
Martha Irvine National Writer and Videographer, Associated Press @irvineAP
RT @nrarmour: "They use you up" -- Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, other ex-players tell why they're suing NFL. http://t.co/uUYq7Y5A @Howard ...
Nancy Armour Reporter, Associated Press @nrarmour
"They use you up" -- Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, other ex-players tell why they're suing NFL. http://t.co/uUYq7Y5A @HowardFendrich @irvineAP
Howard Fendrich Sports Writer, Associated Press @HowardFendrich
Hall of Famer @Tony_Dorsett, other ex-players suing #NFL tell @AP about world of #concussions, painkillers: http://t.co/30ObS6X2

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Oskar Garcia Las Vegas Reporter, Associated Press @oskargarcia
Haha forgiven. MT @ericcarvin: Feel like I haven't tweeted all day. In hopes you'll forgive me, here's a groundhog: http://t.co/dkAiLxed
Eric Carvin Social Media Editor, Associated Press @EricCarvin
I feel like I haven't tweeted all day. In the hope that you'll forgive me, here's a groundhog: http://t.co/ACZFbygw

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hosted.ap.org — CAIRO (AP) -- Egyptian police have fired tear gas at thousands of demonstrators outside the Interior Ministry protesting the security forces' failure to prevent a soccer riot that killed more than 70 people. Nearly 10,000 protesters, including sports fans, rallied Thursday demanding retribution for the bloody violence, which most blamed on police inaction.
Jim Roberts Associate Managing Editor, New York Times @nytjim
RT @AP: #Egypt police fire tear gas at thousands of demonstrators angry over failure to stop deadly soccer riots: http://t.co/q02qTF8O -ldh
Tamer Fakahany Deputy Managing Editor, Associated Press @TamerFakahany
RT @AP: Egyptian police fire tear gas at thousands of demonstrators angry over failure to stop deadly soccer riots: http://t.co/YflA5yBI ...
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
RT @AP: Egyptian police fire tear gas at thousands of demonstrators angry over failure to stop deadly #Ahly riots: http://t.co/oGYj6SsG

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hosted.ap.org — ROME (AP) -- In the chaotic evacuation of the Costa Concordia, passengers and crew abandoned almost everything on board: jewels, cash, champagne, antiques, 19th century Bohemian crystal glassware, thousands of art objects including 300-year-old woodblock prints by a Japanese master.
Shaya Tayefe Mohajer Health Reporter, Associated Press @APShaya
RT @MarcusWohlsen: Jewels, cash, champagne, antiques tempt treasure hunters to capsized Costa Concordia. AP: http://t.co/iUzW4qTJ
Marcus Wohlsen Technology Reporter, Associated Press @MarcusWohlsen
Jewels, cash, champagne, antiques tempt treasure hunters to capsized Costa Concordia. AP: http://t.co/7tEG86yR

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hosted.ap.org — MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The Philippine military says it has killed three most-wanted leaders of the al-Qaida-linked terrorist groups Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah in the southern Philippines. Military spokesman Col. Marcelo Burgos says a military operation early Thursday on Jolo Island killed Abu Sayyaf leader Umbra Jumdail, Malaysian Zulkifli bin Hir, also known as Marwan, and Singaporean Abdullah Ali, who uses the guerrilla name Muawiyah.
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: Filipino troops still search for most-wanted terrorist reported dead in airstrike: http://t.co/otIR8z8Q -JM

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning has been cleared to play by the doctor who operated on the quarterback's neck. A spokesman for Dr. Robert Watkins sent a one-paragraph email to reporters late Thursday night after ESPN first reported that Colts' star had been cleared to play.
David Saleh Rauf Journalist @davidrauf
RT @AP: Peyton Manning cleared to play by doctor who operated on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback's neck: http://t.co/cCgbCd8K -JM #NFL

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hosted.ap.org — LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Three Republican officials are telling The Associated Press that Donald Trump intends to endorse Mitt Romney's presidential bid. Trump plans to make the announcement Thursday afternoon at his casino hotel in Las Vegas. The surprise development comes even though Newt Gingrich had informed close advisers Wednesday night that he had expected to win the real estate developer's support.
Joseph Deaux Political Reporter, The Street @JoeDeaux
RT @AP: Trump to endorse Romney, 3 GOP officials tell AP; Gingrich told advisors he expected to win The Donald: http://t.co/XRVT2A4v - ldh
Joe Weisenthal Editor, Business Insider @TheStalwart
Gingrich told advisers last night that he would get Trump's endorsement. http://t.co/rgs6NLHK
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: Trump to endorse Romney, 3 GOP officials tell AP; Gingrich told advisors he expected to win The Donald: http://t.co/WISTZ2kF - ldh

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hosted.ap.org — LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Donald Trump on Thursday announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney for president, saying the former Massachusetts governor is "not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country we all love."
Jon Belmont Radio Newscaster, Associated Press @jbelmont
But wait! But Newt?! MT @AP: Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney http://t.co/MZz452NX
John Vass Web Editor, Chattanooga Times Free Press @newsman787
RT @AP: Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney, saying the Ex-Mass. governor will save 'this country we all love' http://t.co/w1z2jYNx -RAS

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hosted.ap.org — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Facebook is baring its business soul. The unveiling came late Wednesday when the company that depends on people to share their lives online filed its plans to raise $5 billion in an initial public offering of stock. It's a revelatory moment that prospective investors, curious competitors and nosy reporters have been awaiting for two years.
Eric Carvin Social Media Editor, Associated Press @EricCarvin
IPO docs confirm that @Facebook is profitable. But is $4.39 a user enough? @AP's @liedtkesfc zooms in: http://t.co/u5ateWrq
David Stringer London Correspondent, Associated Press @David_Stringer
RT @AP: Facebook generates a "surprisingly low" $4.39 per user; Google revenues work out to $30 per user: http://t.co/r530R5tm
Karen Magnuson Editor and Vice President of News, Democrat and Chronicle @kmagnuson
RT @AP: Facebook generates a "surprisingly low" $4.39 per user; Google revenues work out to $30 per user: http://t.co/hOYuYjzn -ldh
Jim Roberts Associate Managing Editor, New York Times @nytjim
“@AP: Facebook generates a "surprisingly low" $4.39 per user; Google revenues work out to $30 per user: http://t.co/tdMXbILK -ldh”

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hosted.ap.org — PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's famous groundhog Punxsutawney (puhnk-suh-TAW'-nee) Phil has emerged from his lair and saw his shadow, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter. But, at this rate, that might not be so bad. The groundhog made his "prediction" on Gobbler's Knob, a tiny hill in the town for which he's named about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Gareth O'Connor Editor, RTÉ @garethoconnor
RT @ProducerMatthew: Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter - http://t.co/oMMifAue #groundhogday
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
"Phil has now seen his shadow 100 times and hasn't seen it just 16 times since 1886." The fix is in? http://t.co/tzGipgQe
Lou Ferrara Vice President and Managing Editor, Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Interactive, Associated Press @LouFerrara
Does he know about global warming? @AP: Pa.'s Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter http://t.co/STvkPDJr
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: Pa.'s Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter _ but at this rate that's not bad #Groundhog Day: http://t.co/la0VxrDB - ldh

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even as the Obama administration says it's close to defeating al-Qaida, the size of the government's secret list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to or within the United States has more than doubled in the past year, The Associated Press has learned.
Scott Mayerowitz Airlines Reporter, Associated Press @GlobeTrotScott
Exclusive @AP story: US No-Fly list doubles in past year to 21,000 known or suspected terrorists http://t.co/H7kwJ37E
David Stringer London Correspondent, Associated Press @David_Stringer
Good exclusive from @esullivanap - US no-fly list has doubled in past year: http://t.co/UmmlaSkD
Soo Youn Reporter, The Daily @lalasoo
RT @AP: AP Exclusive: US No-Fly list doubles in past year to 21,000 known or suspected terrorists: http://t.co/TicVfaae -VW
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
#US No-Fly list doubles in past year to 21,000 known or suspected terrorists: http://t.co/kjHqRb1z via AP
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
RT @AP: AP Exclusive: US No-Fly list doubles in past year to 21,000 known or suspected terrorists: http://t.co/TicVfaae -VW

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hosted.ap.org — BOSTON (AP) -- During the 2010 special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, then-candidate Scott Brown vowed to be the "41st" vote against President Barack Obama's sweeping health care overhaul.
Ben Smith Editor-in-Chief, BuzzFeed.com @BuzzFeedBen
RT @AP: In Mass. Senate race, GOP's Scott Brown embraces Obama as he tries to blunt surge by Democrat Warren: http://t.co/Ttv4qqmk -RAS

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hosted.ap.org — LONDON (AP) -- British officials say Prince William has arrived in the Falkland Islands for a six-week deployment as a search and rescue helicopter pilot. The Defense Ministry said Thursday William landed on the British outpost as part of a four-member Royal Air Force crew.
Gareth O'Connor Editor, RTÉ @garethoconnor
RT @CassVinograd: Prince William has arrived in Falkland Islands for his 6-week deployment: http://t.co/BqoVDC7T #Falklands
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
Prince William has arrived in Falkland Islands for his 6-week deployment: http://t.co/QRTsGR5K

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hosted.ap.org — PHOENIX (AP) -- Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday publicly prodded lawmakers to take up her proposal to revamp state government's personnel system, warning that she won't consider Senate Republican bills targeting public employee unions before her own measures win approval.
Paul Davenport Arizona Government and Politics Reporter, Associated Press @AZdavenport
AZ senator's what-the reaction to prodding by Brewer, AP: http://t.co/VqpiIn8x

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hosted.ap.org — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into world champions and became one of boxing's most recognizable figures, died Wednesday. He was 90. © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Mike Armstrong National Reporter, Global News @ArmstrongGN
RT @AP: Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into champions, dies at 90: http://t.co/u2Chzbmp -JM
Curtis Zupke Sports Writer, Orange County Register @curtiszupke
RT @AP: Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into champions, dies at 90: http://t.co/u2Chzbmp -JM
Teresa Wasson Tennessee and Kentucky Editor, Associated Press @TeresaWasson
MT @AP Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali, dies at 90: http://t.co/YrsKZMJN | He went to Ali's 70th BD in Ky.
Antonio Gonzalez Bay Area Sports Reporter, Associated Press @agonzalezAP
RT @AP Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into champions, dies at 90: http://t.co/GMccUhQk
Jim Roberts Associate Managing Editor, New York Times @nytjim
RT @AP: Angelo Dundee, trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali & Sugar Ray Leonard into champions, dies at 90: http://t.co/ZijBJ7yw -JM
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hosted.ap.org — NGONG, Kenya (AP) -- Anthony Omari earned the still-fresh 11-stitch scar that runs from his forehead to his upper lip in one of the noblest ways imaginable: By taking a machete to the face while defending an under-resourced Kenyan orphanage from attacking thieves.
Matt Moore News Editor, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Associated Press @MattMooreAP
@jstraziuso reports that @penn_state student helped orphanage in Africa raise money after brutal #machete attack. #PSU http://t.co/AmqWYoB5
Jon Gambrell Chief Correspondent in Nigeria, Associated Press @jongambrellAP
RT @AP: 11-inch machete scar and a plea on Reddit net $80K in donations for Kenyan orphanage: http://t.co/CeSOMJ87 -ldh

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hosted.ap.org — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Madonna won't explicitly say who she's rooting for, but her spot-on salsa dance in honor of the New York Giants Victor Cruz may have revealed where her allegiance lies. At a news conference Thursday to promote her halftime Super Bowl performance, she was asked what she thought of the wide receiver's touchdown celebration dance and if she had any criticisms of his moves.
Nekesa Mumbi Moody Music Editor, New York City, Associated Press @nekesamumbi
RT @AP_NFL: Madonna on the #Giants, @TeamVic and, well, A-Rod as a half-man, half-centaur. From our @nekesamumbi - http://t.co/Qn9SawqG ...

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hosted.ap.org — AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is going back to school - in a newly created position at the University of Akron. The school announced Thursday that Tressel has been hired as vice president for strategic engagement and will earn a base salary of $200,000 per year.
Andrew Welsh-Huggins Legal Affairs Writer, Associated Press @awhcolumbus
RT @AP: Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel gets admin job at University of Akron, was forced out in 2011 scandal: http://t.co/eGQZ9teC -ldh
Jonathan Martin Senior Political Writer, Politico @jmartpolitico
RT @AP: Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel gets admin job at University of Akron, was forced out in 2011 scandal: http://t.co/EPdSdmGw

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hosted2.ap.org — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sheriff's deputies recommended in 1994 that a sex charge should be filed against a teacher now suspected of taking bondage-style photographs of children in his class, but prosecutors said there wasn't enough evidence in the case involving a 10-year-old girl, authorities disclosed Thursday.
Juliet Williams Political Reporter, Associated Press @JWilliamsAP
Sadly, it's never the first time. Fondling claim made against LA teacher in 1994, but he stayed on at elem school. http://t.co/ScDuB1zi

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hosted.ap.org — NEW YORK (AP) -- News Corp. said Thursday that Lex Fenwick, a Bloomberg LP executive, is the new CEO of Dow Jones & Co., the News Corp. subsidiary that publishes The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. Fenwick was CEO of Bloomberg LP from 2001 until 2008, when he stepped down to start Bloomberg Ventures, a business-development arm.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
News Corp names ex-Bloomberg CEO Lex Fenwick to head Dow Jones, replace Les Hinton http://t.co/VbuIasII #hackgate

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hosted.ap.org — CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Thursday he believes lawmakers will quickly come to agreement and pass his proposed mine safety legislation, including a provision that calls for mandatory drug testing of coal miners.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
Support sufficient at @WVLegislature for proposed coal miner drug screenings, says #WVGov @ertwv. AP: http://t.co/TY8WYT2R
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
#WVGov @ertwv expect @WVLegislature to pass his proposal calling for drug-testing of coal miners. AP: http://t.co/TY8WYT2R

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration has more than doubled, to about 21,000 names, its secret list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to or within the United States, including about 500 Americans, the Associated Press has learned.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
AP Exclusive: US No-Fly list doubles in 1 year , @esullivanap reports http://t.co/bynvATEg

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hosted.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) -- Intent on sparing the Pentagon from deep spending cuts, top Senate Republicans on Thursday endorsed legislation that targets federal workers, reducing their ranks and freezing their salaries, to avoid the pain of automatic cuts for one year.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
GOP senators unveil bill to avoid US defense cuts http://t.co/Sxk0nO4u

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hosted.ap.org — Solution to crumbling roads, bridges elusive WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's crumbling roads, bridges and transit systems are at the point of hindering U.S. economic growth, but Congress is struggling to come up with a solution.
Jon Lansner Real Estate Columnist, Orange County Register @jonlan
Solution to crumbling roads, bridges elusive http://t.co/GJ43iTJc

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customwire.ap.org — HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The state's two federally recognized Indian tribes warned legislators on Thursday that unregulated online gambling is already happening in Connecticut, despite the state not having legalized Internet wagering. "The profits and jobs are all currently going off-shore with no benefit to the state of Connecticut," Anshu Z.
Susan Haigh Hartford, Connecticut, Political and Statehouse Reporter, Associated Press @SusanHaighAP
Tribes say unregulated online gambling happening in CT illegally; Gov. says it's "highly unlikely" he'll offer bill. http://t.co/FXJRf3Bb

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hosted.ap.org — ROGUE RIVER, Ore. (AP) -- When police knocked on Josh Brewer's door to check for marijuana, even one of the nation's most liberal medical marijuana laws was put to the test. Officers were fine with the two pounds 10 ounces he and a cousin had grown, harvested, and processed.
Carson Walker West Regional Desk Editor, Associated Press @carsonjw
"'Up In Smoke,' man." Interesting story by @jeffbarnardap on when #medicalmarijuana is "usable:" http://t.co/gNiCxEN3 #pot

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hosted.ap.org — ATLANTA (AP) -- Fifteen teenage girls report a mysterious outbreak of spasms, tics and seizures in upstate New York. But tests find nothing physically wrong. Scores of adults in Northern California report crawling skin sensations and other bizarre symptoms. Government doctors find no physical cause after an extensive study.
Malcolm Ritter Science Reporter, Associated Press @MalcolmRitter
Two coasts, one diagnosis: mass hysteria.: http://t.co/pEpO3lHP

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hosted.ap.org — CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia's new law extending insurance coverage to children with autism may not do what its supporters intended. The law passed last year would eventually require public and private insurers to cover treatment for these neurological disorders. It also sets monthly caps based on age.
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
At @WVLegislature, insurers at odds with supporters of 2011 #autism coverage law over proposed "fix." AP: http://t.co/UAPfJACe #asd
Lawrence Messina West Virginia Statehouse Correspondent, Associated Press @lmessina
#WV's autism insurance law may not do what its supporters intended; fight looms w/insurers over coverage cap. AP: http://t.co/UAPfJACe #asd

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hosted2.ap.org — FILE - This Aug. 8, 2005, file photo provided by Taylor Made shows developer Donald Trump playing a round of golf at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. Trump has proposed a 1.5 acre cemetery at his golf club and people who choose to spread their ashes there, where membership costs as much as $300,000, could be getting a bargain.
Samantha Henry New Jersey Immigration Reporter, Associated Press @SamanthaHenry
Priciest places to rest in peace: http://t.co/HgG94oFm

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hosted.ap.org — YREKA, Calif. (AP) -- Investigators in a far Northern California town sought leads Thursday in the theft of large chunks of gold from the county courthouse's $3 million historical collection as residents lamented the loss of an important piece of their cultural heritage.
Carson Walker West Regional Desk Editor, Associated Press @carsonjw
MT @AP Thieves smash case, steal gold nuggets from a $3M collection housed at a Calif. courthouse: http://t.co/NR6g12Ac -RAS

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hosted.ap.org — BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Colombian officials now say six people are dead and 20 wounded in an attack with homemade mortars on a police station in a western town. Thursday's attack on the police post in Villa Rica comes a day after a bomb planted in a tricycle outside a police station in the Pacific port of Tumaco killed nine people and injured another 76.
Sarah Jones Freelance Journalist @SarahJReports
RT@BreakingNews #Update 6 #dead 20 #wounded in new #bombing #attack #Columbia http://t.co/3dvNgmDp