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Indians block Panama roads in debate over mining

msnbc.msn.com — updated 2/2/2012 11:53:18 PM ET 2012-02-03T04:53:18 PANAMA CITY - Members of an Indian tribe in Panama are blocking roads in two provinces on the border with Costa Rica in a dispute over mineral exploitation on their lands. Protesters from the Ngobe-Bugle tribe have been manning roadblocks of stones and branches set up Monday in Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui in western Panama.
John Smithies Managing Editor, UK Edition, Epoch Times @jdsmithies
Haven't heard about this in UK press: Indians block Panama roads in debate over mining: http://t.co/egGh4NVn - 42 people taken hostage now

Zambia: Former president's relatives probed

msnbc.msn.com — updated 2/3/2012 1:50:16 PM ET 2012-02-03T18:50:16 LUSAKA, Zambia - Zambia's new government is pursuing the previous president's relatives on allegations of corruption. The national broadcaster quotes a spokeswoman for investigators as saying anti-corruption and money laundering experts questioned Rupiah Banda's wife, Thandiwe, on Friday about a family trust fund.
Donna Bryson Johannesburg Reporter, Associated Press @dbrysonAP
Former Zambian president declares his relatives innocent as they face corruption probes under the new order. http://t.co/ZsASNLDt

Meet the Press

msnbc.msn.com — After a double-digit loss in Florida, Newt Gingrich says he is in the campaign for the long haul. Does a slower February campaign schedule help or hurt his prospects? How does the former House Speaker plan to stymie Mitt Romney's momentum in the coming weeks?
Adam Verdugo Producer, NBC News @AdamVerdugo
RT @meetthepress: Video: MTP Political Minute: All eyes on Romney http://t.co/WXPR6iBU
Betsy Fischer Executive Producer, Meet The Press, NBC News @BetsyMTP
RT @meetthepress: Video: MTP Political Minute: All eyes on Romney http://t.co/7hxgASoo

KLM wants air travelers to get social in the sky

travelkit.msnbc.msn.com — By Harriet Baskas, msnbc.com contributor Today in Amsterdam, KLM launched a new social networking program that allows passengers to link their flight reservations with their Facebook or LinkedIn profiles, find out who else is on their flight and make a seat selection or other flight-related plans using that information.
Carol Pucci Travel Writer, Seattle Times @carolpucci
RT @JoyJernigan: Would you try this? RT @msnbc_travel: #KLM wants air travelers to get social in the sky http://t.co/YHbB8FhU #travel #a ...
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
Cool or creepy? #Meet&Seat: KLM rolls outs social seating in the sky. http://t.co/A0TGHmos #travel (@briadavi: better?)
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
Meat & Seat takes off. RT @msnbc_travel: KLM wants air travelers to get social in the sky http://t.co/XPD0mml4 #travel

Small moves in commercial space

cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com — Commercial spaceship companies are due to get some additional breathing space, thanks to legislation that was approved by the House on Friday and seems certain to become law.
Alan Boyle Science Editor, MSNBC @b0yle
What's up in #NewSpace? Rocket tests, moon trips and more: http://t.co/RXAyT6a9 H/T to @jeff_foust @hobbyspacer @spacecom

Corpse sits in gamer cafe for 9 hours

ingame.msnbc.msn.com — In what is beginning to be a disturbingly common phenomenon, a young man in Asia has died, apparently due to prolonged gaming. According to Sky News and the AFP, the latest incident took place in New Taipei, Taiwan. Chen Rong-yu, 23, checked into a cafe on Tuesday night, where he would spend the rest of his life.
Ben Greenman Editor, The New Yorker @bengreenman
Gamer's death goes unnoticed for 9 hrs http://t.co/x7eeEos8 This is one of the benefits of constant tweeting: if you die, people notice.
Gieson Cacho Video Game Columnist, San Jose Mercury News @gcacho
Yet another story about someone dying during a marathon game session. Moderation folks. http://t.co/ybHuDcbU

"Melissa Harris-Perry" to debut on MSNBC Saturday, February 18, 10-noon ET

info.msnbc.msn.com — "MELISSA HARRIS-PERRY" TO DEBUT ON MSNBC SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 10AM-NOON ET NEW YORK, NY-February 1, 2012-MSNBC Contributor, author and Tulane Professor Melissa Harris-Perry will debut her eponymous weekend program, "Melissa Harris-Perry," on Saturday, February 18 at 10 AM ET. Melissa's show will be live from 10a-noon ET both Saturday and Sunday.
Mara Schiavocampo Correspondent, NBC News @maracamp
MT @chucktodd: MT @MHPshow: Newest @msnbctv weekend show "Melissa Harris-Perry," debuts on February 18! Read more here: http://t.co/TJ7qE4l0
Chuck Todd Political Director and Chief White House Correspondent, NBC News @chucktodd
A #ff and MT @MHPshow: Newest @msnbctv weekend show: "Melissa Harris-Perry," debuts on February 18! Read more here: http://t.co/jHrozwna

JFK White House intern tells story of affair

rockcenter.msnbc.msn.com — In Meredith Vieira's debut appearance on Rock Center with Brian Williams, she talks to Mimi Alford, a woman who says she had an affair with President John F. Kennedy when she was an intern at the White House in the 1960s.
Chris Otto Sports Editor, York Daily Record @YDRChrisOtto
RT @RockCenterNBC: Former White House intern tells story of affair w/ JFK. #RockCenter Wednesday. PREVIEW: http://t.co/vMlRVF2k

PRESS Pass: Gingrich supporter JC Watts

presspass.msnbc.msn.com — Former Rep. JC Watts believes the GOP contest is now a "two-man race" between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, and that Gingrich "does a better job of tapping in to the base, the foot soldiers." Thus far, Gingrich has not received the blessings or endorsements from many of his former colleagues in Congress.
David Gregory Host of NBC's Meet the Press, NBC News @davidgregory
ICYMI - Watch my PRESS Pass conversation with Newt Gingrich supporter JC Watts http://t.co/tyjWyRcX
Betsy Fischer Executive Producer, Meet The Press, NBC News @BetsyMTP
Politics & Football: @davidgregory talks w @newtgingrich supporter JC Watts in our @meetthepress PRESSPass convo http://t.co/k9MZwIii

Internet piracy suit asks: Can you even copyright porn?

openchannel.msnbc.msn.com — The porn industry says it loses billions of dollars a year to Internet piracy, and one of its prime tactics to recover some of that money is to send letters to alleged downloaders threatening to sue them, thereby exposing their identities in public records.
Alex Johnson Correspondent and NBC News Web Projects Coordinator, NBC News @MAlexJohnson
New on @OpenChannelBlog: Internet piracy suit asks: Can you even copyright porn in the first place? http://t.co/TIyLmlta #msnbc

At Romney stop, all that glitters is gold

msnbc.msn.com — ELKO, NV – Mitt Romney brought his jobs and economy-focused message to a part of the country today that is focused on a figure separate from Friday's unemployment and jobs data. That other number is 1,739.19 -- the price of an ounce of gold.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
At Romney stop, all that glitters is gold http://t.co/9xX8C6Lp

Conservative group One Million Moms wants this ad pulled and Ellen Degeneres gone

msnbc.msn.com — Do you have a problem with this picture? The conservative group One Million Moms calls the ad "highly offensive and not family-friendly advertising." Why? There are two plastic grooms a top of the cake. They are asking supporters to sign a petition demanding that Macy's take down the ad due to its "homosexual content."
Tommy Christopher White House Correspondent and Political Editor @tommyxtopher
If they're anti-gay, where are the 1 million dads? MT @edshow: One Million Moms attack gay-friendly marketing. #edshow http://t.co/9FqyRcsc

Might be too little, too late for Komen, bioethicist says

vitals.msnbc.msn.com — It is almost too little, too late for Susan G. Komen For the Cure. When the organization chose to cut funding to Planned Parenthood that paid for breast cancer screenings, it planted itself clumsily and unnecessarily in the middle of America's wars over abortion and mortally wounded its reputation.
David Waldman Contributing Editor, Daily Kos and Congress Matters @KagroX
Top bioethicist calls for the resignation of Komen leadership. http://t.co/oKsoj4kL

Dylan Ratigan

msnbc.msn.com — Billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged on Thursday to give $250,000 of his own money to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America after breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure withdrew funding for the group.
Ari Berman Political Correspondent, The Nation @AriBerman
Talking jobs numbers & Obama with @dylanratigan, @KrystalBall1 & Mike Williams http://t.co/x22TEFzs

The Week That Was: Romney's up-and-down week

msnbc.msn.com — By NBC's Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro For Mitt Romney, it was a week of highs (his victory in Florida and expected triumph in Nevada) and lows ("I am not concerned about the very poor," Trump endorsement). Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro look back at the busy week leading up to the Nevada caucus.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
The Week That Was: Romney's up-and-down week http://t.co/PbHlpn9p

VIDEO: The Week Ahead: Trumped

msnbc.msn.com — By NBC's Domenico Montanaro and Andrew Gross GOP Voters Head to the Polls in more battleground states and conservatives gather in Washington. After Nevada, it's on to Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota and the Conservative Political Action Conference begins. Explore related topics: video, featured, week-ahead
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
VIDEO: The Week Ahead: Trumped http://t.co/vYj0rkvN

Space voyages shouldn't be politically incorrect

msnbc.msn.com — updated 2 minutes ago 2012-02-03T21:19:35 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - It's the kind of question a presidential candidate might ask: "Why should we spend money on space programs and going to Mars, when we need dollars so desperately here on Earth?"
Alan Boyle Science Editor, MSNBC @b0yle
Space voyages shouldn't become politically incorrect - the latest about "Getting to Mars" from NBC's Jay Barbree: http://t.co/PcGTzNfu

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Dylan Ratigan Host, The Dylan Ratigan Show, MSNBC @DylanRatigan
Behold the very first DR Show Daily Rant of @krystalball1! http://t.co/4KslIyn2

Extension denied in Guantanamo Sept. 11 trial

msnbc.msn.com — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A Pentagon legal official refused Friday to extend an important deadline for defense lawyers for the five Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in the Sept. 11 attack, a decision that means their highly anticipated arraignment may now occur within months.
Ben Fox Caribbean Reporter and Editor, Associated Press @benfoxatap
AP: Extension denied in Guantanamo Sept. 11 trial: http://t.co/wqXeJjyK via @msnbc

The queen to throw birthday bash for Charles Dickens

today.msnbc.msn.com — The Abbey event also marks the largest gathering of the novelist's descendants, with over 200 family members attending including his great-great grandson Mark Dickens. "This bicentenary should help renew our commitment to improving the lot of the disadvantaged of our own day," said the Dean of Westminster, John Hall.
Cheryl Truman Education Reporter, Lexington Herald Leader @CherylTruman
If Dickens, Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope were still writing, we wouldn't have so very many sad imitations: http://t.co/ETTIvqFU

Gingrich had no comment on January jobs figures in morning event

msnbc.msn.com — LAS VEGAS -- Newt Gingrich had no comment about January's jobs figures at an event late Friday morning in Nevada because, the former House speaker explained, he hadn't seen them yet.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Gingrich had no comment on January jobs figures in morning event http://t.co/OPBvawx2

TSA to Super Bowl fans: air horns don't fly

travelkit.msnbc.msn.com — By Harriet Baskas, msnbc.com contributor If you're flying to or from Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI this weekend, the TSA has some advice for you. Packing for the game? TSA blogger Bob Burns lists some popular game-day items that won't fly.
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
(Fixed link) #TSA tells #SuperBowl fans: leave the air horns, propane tanks home. And prepare to duck. http://t.co/SUet4qtG
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
#TSA tells #SuperBowl fans to leave the air horns, propane tanks home. And prepared to duck. http://t.co/RSHiBGdy #travel

Thanks to TV debates, Kennedy wins in 1960

msnbc.msn.com — WASHINGTON - The 1960 campaign gave American politics three legacies that have influenced elections ever since. First, the iconic image of the debonair candidate representing a new generation: Democrat John F. Kennedy, the senator from Massachusetts. Second, the televised debates as the campaign's defining events: Many journalists and voters judged Kennedy to have done better than his Republican rival, Vice President Richard Nixon.
Tom Curry Writer, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @msnbcTomCurry
vote fraud charges “too persistent to be entirely without foundation,” but Nixon decided not to contest http://t.co/hHIZcZUb via @msnbc

Did Obama make the economy worse? Not according to most statistics

msnbc.msn.com — Over the past two days, Mitt Romney has resurrected this claim hitting President Obama: He has made the economy worse. Yesterday, when receiving Donald Trump's endorsement, Romney said: "He's frequently telling us that he did not cause the recession, and that's true. But he made it worse."
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Did Obama make the economy worse? Not according to most statistics http://t.co/DlMsmUnV

Fears grow that Israel will attack Iran

Nancy Trejos Travel Writer, USA Today @nancytrejos
RT @richardengelnbc: Fron @todayshow - Fears grow that Israel will attack Iran - http://t.co/oX3irCHn
Richard Engel Chief Foreign Correspondent, NBC News @richardengelnbc
Fron @todayshow - Fears grow that Israel will attack Iran - http://t.co/oX3irCHn

Saturday Guests (Feb. 4)

upwithchrishayes.msnbc.msn.com — On Saturday, starting at 7AM EST, the following guests join Chris on "Up": Baratunde Thurston (@baratunde) author of How to Be Black, and director of digital for The Onion. Jodi Kantor (@jodikantor) author of The Obamas, which takes an inside look at the White House under President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
Christopher Hayes Washington Editor, The Nation @chrislhayes
Some background and info on tomorrow's @upwithchris guests http://t.co/0oEUF8PS

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Craig Kanalley Social Media Editor, NBC News @ckanal
RT @tracysamantha: A riveting interview with @Ghonim, author of Revolution 2.0 & man who sparked Egyptian revolution. http://t.co/Tex6RFf6

Girl who can reverse words tests her skill live

msnbc.msn.com — can you say kaleidoscope backwards? >> because 14-year-old alyssa kramer can. she has the unique ability to repeat any word instantly backwards. her friends put her in a video that has over a million hits on youtube. take a look. >> holy cow ! alyssa joins us now as you saw earlier.
Joseph White Jr. D.C. Sports Writer, Associated Press @JGWhiteAP
!gnizama RT @ScrippsBee If there were a "reversing words bee," we're pretty sure this girl would win. http://t.co/mtclLPbr

Obama to Congress: Don't 'muck up' economic growth

msnbc.msn.com — President Obama urged passage of his top jobs initiatives on Friday, warning Congress not to "muck up" the economic growth reflected in Friday's positive jobs report.
Ali Weinberg Political Reporter, NBC News @AliNBCNews
Back to actual news: Obama tells Congress: Don't "muck up" economic growth - via @NBCFirstRead http://t.co/Qw0o9tAF #wh

Jenna Wolfe at Super Bowl: Hoosiers tackle me with hospitality

allday.today.msnbc.msn.com — By Jenna Wolfe, Sunday TODAY co-anchor On the kindness scale of 1-100, Indy gets a 101 this week. As a jaded New Yorker in town to cover the Super Bowl, I was not prepared for the welcome mat to be laid out in thick, plush, wonderful charisma.
Jenna Wolfe Co-anchor, Today Show and News Correspondent, NBC News @JennaWolfe
The answer to how I'm liking Indy this week: http://t.co/aPvkqYau

Obama to Congress: Don't 'muck up' economic growth

msnbc.msn.com — President Obama urged passage of his top jobs initiatives on Friday, warning Congress not to "muck up" the economic growth reflected in Friday's positive jobs report.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Obama to Congress: Don't 'muck up' economic growth http://t.co/qVguA1xd

Anonymous goes after Marine in Iraqi civilian killing case

technolog.msnbc.msn.com — Anonymous posted 3 gigabytes' worth of email correspondence by attorneys involved in the case of U.S. Marine Frank Wuterich, who recently pleaded guilty to killing two dozen unarmed Iraqi women and children in 2005. Wuterich's sentence - a demotion, rather than prison time - was the reason for the "revenge" by the group, which also hacked the website of Wuterich's attorneys.
Alex Johnson Correspondent and NBC News Web Projects Coordinator, NBC News @MAlexJohnson
RT @suzannechoney: Anonymous goes after Marine in Iraqi civilian killing case http://t.co/yTIayltB via @msnbc_tech

US fears Israel will strike on Iran

video.msnbc.msn.com — the u.s. is growing concerned about the iran/ israel situation. jeffr jeffrey, you have done reporting on that. a lot of this took off after david ignatious suggested that israel is moving closer to the red line of attack.
Andrea Mitchell Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host, Andrea Mitchell Reports, NBC News @mitchellreports
Plus @Goldberg3000: the biggest issue for Israel isn't Iran strike but how will the Americans react #mitchellreports http://t.co/Y1i9uZES

NBC's Tehran correspondent answers questions about Iran-Israel tension

worldblog.msnbc.msn.com — Concerns that Israel will attack Iran in an attempt to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons have been escalating -- particularly since it was reported that the U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said he believes there is a "strong likelihood" that Tel Aviv will launch an offensive sometime this spring.
Craig Kanalley Social Media Editor, NBC News @ckanal
If you want to learn more about #Israel #Iran tensions, highly recommend reading this. http://t.co/aNF7n81v
Craig Kanalley Social Media Editor, NBC News @ckanal
.@NBCNews correspondent in #Iran: "it’s more tense now than I’ve ever seen and I’ve lived here for almost seven years" http://t.co/aNF7n81v

Radcliffe: I'm drunk in some 'Harry Potter' scenes

entertainment.msnbc.msn.com — Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in an interview. "I have a very addictive personality. It was a problem. People with problems like that are very adept at hiding it.
Kristin Colella Writer and Editor, MainStreet.com, The Street @KrisColella
And I thought Pat Sajak was bad. "Radcliffe: I'm drunk in some 'Harry Potter' scenes" by @msnbc. http://t.co/IpsZdZta
Kristin Colella Writer and Editor, MainStreet.com, The Street @KrisColella
And I thought Pat Sajak was bad. http://t.co/THsMcLYe

Helping military families care for children with Autism

video.msnbc.msn.com — Video on msnbc.com: Congress is currently working on a bill to help all military families, regardless of duty status, qualify for Autism benefits under the military’s insurance program known as “Tri-Care.” Peter Bell of Autism Speaks and army wife Rachel Kenyon joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss.
Andrea Mitchell Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host, Andrea Mitchell Reports, NBC News @mitchellreports
Also tdy: @autismspeaks' @PHBell15 & Rachel Kenyon w/ important legislation for autistic military kids http://t.co/X5p5Jjkr #mitchellreports

NYC Mayor on the pink ribbon outrage

video.msnbc.msn.com — bloomberg offered to use his personal wealth to help planned parenthood . he said that politics have no place in health care . joining us now, new york mayor mike bloomberg . thanks for coming in. >> the twitterverse lit up after your comment.
Andrea Mitchell Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host, Andrea Mitchell Reports, NBC News @mitchellreports
Plus: @MikeBloomberg on his $ to @PPact ystdy after #Komen decision & his new important Super Bowl ad http://t.co/M6Xb8sbU #mitchellreports

Positive jobs report shows economic recovery

video.msnbc.msn.com — the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.3% and that is the lowest rate since february of wou 2009 , we have the president of the economic advisers for the president. this is good news, but you have the speaker of the house , john boehner , let play his reaction.
Andrea Mitchell Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host, Andrea Mitchell Reports, NBC News @mitchellreports
Also today @whitehouse's Alan Krueger on today's new #jobs report: says economy still faces headwinds http://t.co/nUE9bDaq #mitchellreports

After public outcry, Komen reverses decision

video.msnbc.msn.com — stay on it. jeffrey goldberg that has the komen documents that give the talking points on the defunding decision that was reversed and ruth of the washington post . jeff to you first. people on twitter and elsewhere are crediting you and the work that you did on atlantic media in the last 24 hours with unearthing a lot of the detail.
Andrea Mitchell Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host, Andrea Mitchell Reports, NBC News @mitchellreports
Also on show: @RuthMarcus & @Goldberg3000 w/ internal docs on #komen funding decision for @PPact http://t.co/KnMTcqI4 #mitchellreports

Komen Foundation suffers public relations nightmare

video.msnbc.msn.com — today, under mounting public pressure the susan g. komen foundation , the leading breast cancer charity said they are re reversing their decision to cut money to planned parenthood . we want to apologize for the recent decisions that cast doubt on our commitment to our mission of saving women 's lives.
Andrea Mitchell Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Host, Andrea Mitchell Reports, NBC News @mitchellreports
Back on the show today @SenatorBoxer calls in to give her thoughts on @komenforthecure reversal http://t.co/DblBOnBC #mitchellreports #komen

Gorgeous portraits of endangered species draw attention to their plight

msnbc.msn.com — A waxy monkey frog, a chameleon and an elephant are some of the world's rarest and most stunning species. Photographer Joel Sartore captures these beautiful zoo animals in striking portraits.
Matt Rivera Producer, MSNBC @mattmrivera
RT @mishrwhalen: Gorgeous portraits of endangered species draw attention to their plight http://t.co/pJzSLODr

Extreme chicken consumption earns a prize at Wing Bowl 2012

photoblog.msnbc.msn.com — Contestant "Stevil Kanevil" is struck with a bamboo cane as he enters the arena for "Wingbowl 20", the annual chicken wing eating contest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Friday. Craig "Hot Pockets" Injajin from Abington, Pa., eats chicken wings during SportsRadio WIP's Wing Bowl 2012 eating contest on Friday.
Manuel Valdes Reporter, Associated Press @ByManuelValdes
This is why they hate us: http://t.co/Ucn0yu4W

Romney hits Obama on pace of recovery after January jobs report

msnbc.msn.com — SPARKS, NV -- Mitt Romney on Friday hailed news that the economy added over 240,000 jobs in January as "good news," while blaming President Obama for making the economic recovery more difficult.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Romney hits Obama on pace of recovery after January jobs report http://t.co/Fcg0gW94

Need a passport? It'll cost you more

overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com — Planning an international trip? For Americans who still need to obtain a passport, or renew an existing one, the price is going up. The application fee for a passport has jumped 27 percent to $70, from $55, with the passport security surcharge doubling to $40 from $20.&nbsp …
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
RT @msnbc_travel: Planning an international trip? Application fees, other costs on the rise http://t.co/oXtW1vQL #travel

Partisan reaction to jobs data mixes caution, carping and cheering

nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com — In what’s likely to be a boost to President Obama’s chances of winning a second term, nonfarm payroll employment jumped by 243,000 last month as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since February of 2009. But in a speech Friday morning to firefighters in A …
Tom Curry Writer, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @msnbcTomCurry
#Nothingfeelsbetterthan improving trend for employment, if you're a president running for re-election http://t.co/602z9rTG via @nbcpolitics

Corpse sits in gamer cafe for 9 hours

ingame.msnbc.msn.com — In what is beginning to be a disturbingly common phenomenon, a young man in Asia has died, apparently due to prolonged gaming. According to Sky News and the AFP, the latest incident took place in New Taipei, Taiwan. Chen Rong-yu, 23, checked into a cafe on Tuesday night, where he would spend the rest of his life.
Ciaran O'Byrne Producer, Drivetime and Consumer Technology Reviewer, RTÉ @DrivetimeTech
RT @msnbc_tech: Corpse sits in gamer cafe for 9 hours http://t.co/A6S2gaYR

Congress may OK short-term stimulus, but fiscal train wreck looms

nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com — By Tom Curry, msnbc.com National Affairs Writer The signs look hopeful for a short-term accord in Congress on extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits. But right after Election Day, a lame-duck Congress will face a horrific fiscal train wreck: sharp tax increases, combined with automatic spending cuts -- and scanty reserves of political goodwill to help clinch a deal to avert that outcome.
Tom Curry Writer, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @msnbcTomCurry
Congress may OK short-term stimulus but fiscal train wreck looms after Nov. 6. Defense v. entitlements http://t.co/u4cfNnXf via @nbcpolitics

Partisan reaction to jobs data mixes caution, carping and cheering

nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com — In what’s likely to be a boost to President Obama’s chances of winning a second term, nonfarm payroll employment jumped by 243,000 last month as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since February of 2009. But in a speech Friday morning to firefighters in A …
Tom Curry Writer, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @msnbcTomCurry
Partisan reaction to jobs data: caution, carping & cheering. People see what they want to see. http://t.co/tZtApK8Q via @nbcpolitics

Komen backs off decision on funding cuts

msnbc.msn.com — NEW YORK - In what appears to be a reversal of Susan G. Komen For the Cure's funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, the founder and CEO of the nation's largest breast-cancer adovcacy agency said Friday that the group would amend the criteria that sparked a firestorm.
Josh Belzman Editor, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @JoshEdits
More on #Komen: Charity says it's amending policy on cutting funds to groups under investigation http://t.co/4KzXDeNp

After soccer melee, Egypt learns tough lesson: sharing blame

worldblog.msnbc.msn.com — By Ayman Mohyeldin , NBC News correspondent CAIRO - Tragedy. Conspiracy. Massacre. However you decide to describe Wednesday's deadly melee at an Egyptian soccer game that left 74 dead, one thing is for certain. It is being described as a blemish on Egypt and Egyptians.
Sherine Tadros Jerusalem Correspondent, Al Jazeera English @SherineT
Exactly, Well said @AymanM: Analysis: After #portsaid soccer melee, #Egypt learns tough leasson: sharing blame. http://t.co/bL7kert2
Ayman Mohyeldin Correspondent, Al Jazeera English @AymanM
Analysis: After #portsaid soccer melee, #Egypt learns tough leasson: sharing blame. @msnbc @msnbc_world @nbcnews http://t.co/ArATGOnG

Partisan reaction to jobs data mixes caution, carping and cheering

nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com — In what’s likely to be a boost to President Obama’s chances of winning a second term, nonfarm payroll employment jumped by 243,000 last month as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since February of 2009. But in a speech Friday morning to firefighters in A …
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Partisan reaction to jobs data mixes caution, carping and cheering http://t.co/rH7dwMJY

Komen Foundation cuts ties with Planned Parenthood

video.msnbc.msn.com — Video on msnbc.com: In her first interview since the decision, Amb. Nancy Brinker explains why the Susan G. Komen Foundation chose to halt funding to Planned Parenthood. Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Patty Murphy then join to respond.
Peter Wade Writer, The Daily @BrooklynMutt
RT @jayrosen_nyu: Absolutely brutal interview with Andrea Mitchell and the head of Susan G. Komen http://t.co/ib4hDHt8 Rarely seen anyth ...
Bora Zivkovic Blog Editor, Scientific American @BoraZ
RT @jayrosen_nyu: Absolutely brutal interview with Andrea Mitchell and the head of Susan G. Komen http://t.co/aoSJ7EvW Rarely seen...
Jay Rosen Co-Founder, Citizens Agenda, GuardianNews.com, Guardian @jayrosen_nyu
Absolutely brutal interview with Andrea Mitchell and the head of Susan G. Komen http://t.co/ib4hDHt8 Rarely seen anything like it.

Breaking down Trump’s endorsement

msnbc.msn.com — america's biggest loser, donald trump , did a promotional appearance today for his tv series in which he pretends to fire people for your entertainment. joining him on the stage in a las vegas casino was a real rich guy who is famous for saying that he, too, likes to fire people .
Lawrence O'Donnell Host, The Last Word, MSNBC @Lawrence
RT @JillEBond: @Lawrence takes Donald Trump apart: http://t.co/TR7ERJVs

Morning Joe

msnbc.msn.com — Joe Scarborough, R-Fla., serves as host of "Morning Joe" Bio | Twitter | Book Morning Joe's Louis Burgdorf talks with former National Security Advisor to President Carter (and Mika's father), Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, about his new book, why he likes to write in the morning, and what Mika was like as a kid.
Willie Geist Co-host, Morning Joe, MSNBC @WillieGeist1
Romney sings, slips "very poor"-ly, and hangs with Trump in Vegas: it's the Week in Review. http://t.co/8VD5GB0n

Under fire, Komen CEO denies politics in Planned Parenthood cuts

vitals.msnbc.msn.com — Ambassador Nancy Brinker of the Susan G. Komen Foundation explain the organization's choice to stop funding for Planned Parenthood. The founder and chief executive for Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Thursday flatly rejected accusations that the organization caved to political pressure in cutting ties to Planned Parenthood, a move that has ignited a firestorm of controversy.
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
In 5 years, Planned Parenthood provided screening services to 170,000 women; with $700,000 a year in grants http://t.co/L52efJFM

Former Khmer Rouge jailer's sentence increased, will spend life in prison

worldnews.msnbc.msn.com — A math teacher turned prison chief who oversaw a torture center where at least 12,000 people died under Cambodia’s genocidal Khmer Rouge regime will spend the rest of his life behind bars, after a war crimes court rejected his appeal to overturn his conviction and instead  …
Miranda Leitsinger Senior Reporter, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @mimileitsinger
Some critics say former Khmer Rouge jailer being made a scapegoat for whole regime, what do u think? http://t.co/PVrYcTCV via @msnbc_world

Spuds, battling bottles and of course Clydsdales ... Budweiser's best Super Bowl ads ever

bottomline.msnbc.msn.com — By Peter Hartlaub, msnbc.com contributor Spuds MacKenzie would be 25 years old this year. That's 175 in dog years, but the blink of an eye for Anheuser-Busch InBev, which has kept the same go-for-broke Super Bowl advertising strategy since well before the original party animal became a national sensation.
John Baiata Senior Editor, NBC News @JBaiata
A quarter-century of the best #SuperBowl ads from Budweiser: http://t.co/mzU7MdYu

Mystery teen illness grows in upstate NY, more cases reported

dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com — A 36-year-old is now experiencing the same odd verbal and motor tics first reported in teenage girls who live in LeRoy, N.Y. NBC's Amy Robach reports. By Amy Robach, Kevin Monahan and Christina CaronNBC News LeROY, N.Y.
Joy Resmovits Education Reporter, Huffington Post @Joy_Resmovits
OY. Mystery teen illness grows in upstate NY, more cases reported http://t.co/phBgC3yA via @nbcnightlynews

Job growth picks up steam, reaches 2-year high

maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com — Expectations for today's new jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics were modest, at best. The most optimistic forecasts projected growth of about 155,000. The nation did much better than that, adding 243,000 jobs in January, as the overall unemployment rate dropped to 8.3%.
Jonathan Cohn Senior Editor, The New Republic @CitizenCohn
RT @stevebenen: My monthly jobs chart - which I've brought to MaddowBlog - is looking a helluva lot better http://t.co/Iw6jGEjs

Obama agenda: Prayers and politics

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — "President Obama yesterday told the National Prayer Breakfast that God serves as his top adviser for pushing higher taxes on wealthy Americans and other lofty policy goals," the New York Post chides. " ‘For me, as a Christian, it also coincides with Jesus' teaching that ‘for unto whom much is given, much shall be required,' ‘ the president preached to the 3,000 people at the annual spiritual gathering.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Obama agenda: Prayers and politics http://t.co/0yRd6Eqd

Congress: Insider-trading ban passed.

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — "Legislation to explicitly prohibit members of Congress and their staff from financially profiting from insider information now awaits House action, after winning overwhelming passage in the Senate," the Boston Globe writes. "House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Republican from Virginia, said this evening that the House would take up the measure next week.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Congress: Insider-trading ban passed. http://t.co/sv3KuO6X

First Thoughts: Obama draws his battle lines against Romney

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — Obama draws his battle lines against Romney -- on fairness, the auto industry, housing, and the "poor"… The president also keeps his eye on independents… Romney says he "misspoke" regarding his "poor" comment… A big January jobs report: Economy adds 243,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate drops to 8.3%… An October (or May) surprise: Israel to attack Iran?...
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
First Thoughts: Obama draws his battle lines against Romney http://t.co/ruKKFH9C

2012: Rolling the dice

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — GINGRICH: "The Newt Gingrich campaign announced today that it was appealing to Florida Republican officials to award the delegates from their primary last Tuesday on a proportional basis, rather than the winner-take-all formula that gave all 50 to victor Mitt Romney," the Boston Globe writes. Gingrich spokesman R.C.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
2012: Rolling the dice http://t.co/xM3o2jhX

Programming notes

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — Friday's "Jansing & Co." line-up: MSNBC's Richard Lui interviews Dems Sen. Chuck Schumer and Jeanne Shaheen (on their Super Bowl wager), Dem Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on his "Buffett rule" legislation, the Grio's Joy-Ann Reid, the Las Vegas Sun's Jon Ralston, Politico's Maggie Habermann, and Roll Call's David Drucker.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Programming notes http://t.co/Cz71Ebs5

First Thoughts: Obama draws his battle lines against Romney

msnbc.msn.com — Obama draws his battle lines against Romney -- on fairness, the auto industry, housing, and the "poor"… The president also keeps his eye on independents… Romney says he "misspoke" regarding his "poor" comment… A big January jobs report: Economy adds 243,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate drops to 8.3%… An October (or May) surprise: Israel to attack Iran?...
Mark Murray Deputy Political Director, NBC News @mmurraypolitics
First Thoughts: In last 2 weeks, we've seen 4 examples of Obama drawing clear battle lines against Romney http://t.co/cipgpinV

Winter survival app helps ditched drivers

msnbc.msn.com — Whether your winter travels involve driving a few miles or hundreds, in your own car or a rental, there’s always the chance bad weather and treacherous driving conditions will keep you from reaching your destination. Waiting out a downpour in a highway rest stop is one thi …
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
"Help, I'm stranded!" - Pushing the big red button on this winter survival app. could save your life. http://t.co/sqt5N0OR #travel

Matt will interview President Obama before Super Bowl

allday.today.msnbc.msn.com — Matt Lauer will sit down with President Barack Obama live on Super Bowl Sunday before the big game.  He'll chat with the commander in chief at the White House about policy and election-year politics.  The one-on-one talk will air during a special pre-game edition of TO …
Jim Long Reporter, NBC News @newmediajim
this is how I'll be spending my Super Bowl Sunday http://t.co/Dpz02Bgx
Dylan Byers Political Media Reporter, Politico @DylanByers
RT @ckanal: Matt Lauer to interview @BarackObama live on NBC before the #SuperBowl: http://t.co/rveITnlh #sb46
Craig Kanalley Social Media Editor, NBC News @ckanal
Matt Lauer to interview @BarackObama live on NBC before the #SuperBowl: http://t.co/6laA4iog #sb46

Panetta report fuels concerns that Israel will attack Iran

openchannel.msnbc.msn.com — Jacquelyn Martin / Pool via Getty Images Concerns that Israel will attack Iran in an attempt to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons escalated Thursday when the Washington Post reported that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta believes there is a "strong likelihood" that Tel Aviv will launch such an offensive in April, May or June.
Ayman Mohyeldin Correspondent, Al Jazeera English @AymanM
US Defense Secretary: 'Strong Likelihood' #Israel will attack #Iran within months. @msnbc @msnbc_world @nbcnews http://t.co/sxwqrIU4

Photographer fired over altered images

msnbc.msn.com — LONDON - The Reuters news agency said Monday it has cut its ties with a Beirut-based freelance photographer who it found had manipulated two photographs from the ongoing fighting in Lebanon. It also removed all 920 pictures by the photographer from its database.
Craig Newman Media Desk Editor, Chicago Sun-Times @craignewman
Altered images prompt freelanceb photographer’s firing @reuters http://t.co/6TvZATWd #ethics #photography #journalism

What Rubio doesn't understand about the economy

maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com — Sen. Marco Rubio (R) of Florida delivered his party's weekly address on Saturday morning, and made a provocative claim about President Obama. "The bottom line is this president inherited a country with serious problems," Rubio said. "He asked the Congress to give him the stimulus and Obamacare to fix it.
Richard Wolffe Political Analyst, MSNBC @richardwolffedc
RT @johnlegend: A couple simple charts to show how the economy has gotten better since it bottomed out in 2009 http://t.co/KTHBRBR7

Former Khmer Rouge prison chief's appeal rejected, will spend life in prison

worldnews.msnbc.msn.com — A math teacher turned prison chief who oversaw a torture center where at least 12,000 people died under Cambodia’s genocidal Khmer Rouge regime will spend the rest of his life in prison, after a war crimes court rejected his appeal to overturn his conviction on charges of  …
Miranda Leitsinger Senior Reporter, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @mimileitsinger
Former Khmer Rouge prison chief’s appeal rejected, will spend life in #Cambodia prison http://t.co/h8zRLyHh #cambodia @AsiaSociety @AsAmNews
Miranda Leitsinger Senior Reporter, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @mimileitsinger
Former Khmer Rouge prison chief’s appeal rejected, will spend life in prison http://t.co/h8zRLyHh via @msnbc_world

VeriSign, at Web's core, is hacked: What does it mean to you?

redtape.msnbc.msn.com — It should be clear by now that nothing online is sacred, and no security company is safe from hackers. VeriSign Inc., the firm at the center of so many critical systems on the Web, was infiltrated by hackers in 2010.
Alex Johnson Correspondent and NBC News Web Projects Coordinator, NBC News @MAlexJohnson
VeriSign is hacked: http://t.co/vRLDD45k @RedTapeChron says hackers are winning, and "it's starting to look like a blowout." #msnbc
Matt Rivera Producer, MSNBC @mattmrivera
VeriSign hack explained by a calm adult. http://t.co/1rr9MhRi via Bob Sullivan, @redtapechron

Court weighs former Khmer Rouge prison chief's appeal

worldnews.msnbc.msn.com — A math teacher turned prison chief who oversaw a torture center where at least 12,000 people died under Cambodia’s genocidal Khmer Rouge regime will learn Friday if a war crimes court has decided to overturn his conviction on charges of crimes against humanity. Kaing Guek  …
Miranda Leitsinger Senior Reporter, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @mimileitsinger
Court weighs former Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch’s appeal http://t.co/tfgVv0bK via @msnbc_world #Cambodia #khmerrouge @AsiaAmNews

The Week in Pictures: Jan. 26 - Feb. 2

photoblog.msnbc.msn.com — Palestinian playtime in the Gaza Strip, a chilly plunge in Maryland, fleeing a bull in Mexico, young Gandhi lookalikes in India and more. A soccer fan flees from a fire at Cairo Stadium on Feb. 1, 2012.
Evan Vucci Photojournalist and Multimedia Producer, Associated Press @evanvucci
The Week in Pictures: Jan. 26 - Feb. 2 http://t.co/j8LiKnSd via @msnbc_pictures

Komen Foundation receives harsh backlash

video.msnbc.msn.com — women and men across the country are expressing anger and outrage over the susan g. komen 's foundation's decision to end funding to planned parenthood . that funding provided breast screening and other breast services for low-income men and women. and the backlash has been fierce online and on the streets.
Sarah Seltzer Associate Editor, AlterNet @fellowette
rt @EmilySDouglas Extraordinary dissembling on MSNBC by Nancy Brinker, Komen CEO. Hurray Andrea Mitchell! http://t.co/2kwVkGxT
Emily Douglas Editor, TheNation.com, The Nation @EmilySDouglas
Extraordinary dissembling on MSNBC by Nancy Brinker, Komen CEO. Hurray Andrea Mitchell! http://t.co/eXXkD1LI

Grossed out by hotel TV remotes? There's an app for that

travelkit.msnbc.msn.com — Watching TV or a movie in your hotel room just got a little less icky. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation, which provides on-demand or other TV-based services in more than 1.7 million hotel rooms in North America, now has a free mobile app that allows guests to use their own smart …
Harriet Baskas Travel Writer and Radio Producer @hbaskas
Grossed out by hotel TV remotes (& phones)? App offers a sanitary workaround. http://t.co/KGDImSa5 #travel #hotels.
Bjorn Carey Editor, Popular Science @thebjorncarey
Yech. Never even thought about the stuff that might be on hotel TV remotes. http://t.co/IbtbVVQa

Trump picks Romney

msnbc.msn.com — we begin just 30 minutes before a city known for high stakes spectacles will witness one more. the scene las vegas . the man donald j. trump . the purpose, an expected presidential endorsement at a news conference that we will carry live.
David Corn Washington Bureau Chief, Mother Jones @DavidCornDC
RT @KrystalBall1: I know u r dying 2 hear my take on Trump's endorsement ! Here u go! http://t.co/QC0XrHKT @BashirLive @DavidCornDC @Dr ...

Industries in limbo as Congress mulls expired tax breaks

nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com — By Tom Curry, msnbc.com National Affairs reporter Dozens of American industries and businesses, from biodiesel producers to stock car racing facilities, are urging Congress to quickly revive 60 targeted tax breaks that expired on Dec. 31.
Tom Curry Writer, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @msnbcTomCurry
What's to become of the famous "tax extenders"? Industries await as Congress mulls expired tax breaks http://t.co/quyhztCR via @nbcpolitics

NASA's 'Blue Marble' goes viral ... here's the flip side

photoblog.msnbc.msn.com — A week after NASA released an updated version of its "Blue Marble" photo, the picture of our planet's Western Hemisphere has become such a hit that the space agency is coming out with a sequel. Today researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center unveiled the Eastern Hemi …
Alan Boyle Science Editor, MSNBC @b0yle
"Blue Marble" is NASA Goddard's No. 1 pic, and now there's a sequel. But can you guess the other 4 in the top 5? http://t.co/6o5O4QXH

Olympic housing crunch: London landlords evict tenants to gouge tourists

worldnews.msnbc.msn.com — LONDON -- Landlords in Britain's capital are evicting tenants so they can cash in on this summer's Olympic Games by charging tourists many times the usual rent. Homes in the east London boroughs where many events are to be held are fetching between five and 15 times their typical …
Tom McArthur Breaking News Editor, Breaking News @TomMcArthur
Happy to see http://t.co/4aMrwffD Olympic housing story doing well: http://t.co/HsNEtY0I Metro splashing on same issue, too h/t @journodave
Lauren McCullough Senior Editor, Breaking News @lfmccullough
London landlords evicting tenants to cash in on upcoming Olympic Games, from @msnbc -http://on.msnbc.com/wN7EJX
Ethan Bilby Correspondent, Reuters @ReutersEthan
The homeless legacy of the #London #Olympics http://t.co/vx8OIFUG

‘Strong likelihood’ Israel will attack Iran

video.msnbc.msn.com — "the washington post " is reporting tonight that u.s. defense secretary leon panetta believes there is a, quote, strong likelihood that israel will attack iran this spring to stop iran from building a nuclear bomb .
Alex Johnson Correspondent and NBC News Web Projects Coordinator, NBC News @MAlexJohnson
MT @msnbc: Better than 50-50 chance Israel will attack Iran soon, officials tell @nbcnews. Video: http://t.co/rdJK8MNM

The Ed Show

msnbc.msn.com — Defense attorneys say that when Edwin Hart Turner killed two people in a gas station robbery, he was mentally unbalanced, and they want the U.S. Supreme Court to stop his execution.
Greg Sargent Political Blogger @ThePlumLineGS
RT @edshow: @ThePlumLineGS exactly. we documented different versions last night http://t.co/n8rsKEye He just wants a mea culpa headline

Very rare 'supergiant' crustaceans netted

msnbc.msn.com — Scientists on an expedition to sample a deep-sea trench got a surprise when their traps brought back seven giant crustaceans glimpsed only a handful of times in human history. The "supergiant" amphipods are more than 20 times larger than their typical crustacean relatives, which are generally less than a half-inch (1 centimeter) long, and thrive in lakes and oceans around the world.
Judy Newman Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jnewmanWSJ
Rare 'supergiant' crustaceans pulled from depths of sea: http://t.co/uJnPaPBN via @msnbc

Law schools face lawsuits over job-placement claims

usnews.msnbc.msn.com — Adam Bevelacqua graduated from Brooklyn Law School last year with $100,000 in debt but high hopes for his future. He passed the bar on his first try in New York and had internships to highlight on his resume. And, according to his research, the school's job placement rate for new graduates was between 90 to 95 percent.
Nicole Hernandez Multimedia Reporter, Florida Times-Union @NRHSJax
Florida Coastal School of Law named in latest round of lawsuits from law school graduates nationwide http://t.co/OsWmIc2o

The Attack on Planned Parenthood

upwithchrishayes.msnbc.msn.com — In September of 2011 the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommitte began an investigation into whether Planned Parenthood used federal dollars to fund abortions. This week the Susan G. Komen Foundation announced it will cut off funding to Planned Parenthood citing the ongoing investigation.
Christopher Hayes Washington Editor, The Nation @chrislhayes
One of the chief generals in the war on Planned Parenthood. On @upwithchris http://t.co/1eINYIBV

Kiss a robot, send a smooch

digitallife.today.msnbc.msn.com — Long-distance relationships are rough - partly because of the lack of physical contact during times apart. But what if you could one day share a kiss with your partner through the Internet? All it may take is locking lips with a strange ball-shaped robot.
Alex Johnson Correspondent and NBC News Web Projects Coordinator, NBC News @MAlexJohnson
Kiss a robot, send a smooch (by @rosa): http://t.co/47vuK65T Now you can transmit both kinds of viruses! #msnbc

The story behind Komen's cut-off

maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com — Komen for the Cure announced an end this week to its grants to Planned Parenthood for screening and education programs. By way of a defense, the nation's most prominent breast-cancer organization said it had adopted new funding standards: organizations facing investigations by local, state, or federal authorities would be cut off.
Liza Gross Freelance Journalist @lizabio
RT @kzelnio: The story behind Komen’s cut-off http://t.co/3efvE4Nj via @maddow w/in 24hrs $650K in donations received by PP, nearly repl ...
Kevin Zelnio Blogger and Freelance Science Writer, Scientific American @kzelnio
The story behind Komen’s cut-off http://t.co/3efvE4Nj via @maddow w/in 24hrs $650K in donations received by PP, nearly replacing Komen

Document: NYPD sought to spy on Muslims

msnbc.msn.com — NEW YORK - 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.
Matt Apuzzo Reporter, Associated Press @mattapuzzo
RT @msnbc_us: Document: NYPD sought to spy on Muslims http://t.co/kIQH2w8M

Dylan Ratigan

msnbc.msn.com — Billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged on Thursday to give $250,000 of his own money to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America after breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure withdrew funding for the group.
Adam Lashinsky Editor at Large, Fortune @adamlashinsky
Here's my interview with @DylanRatigan: http://t.co/rWIDxbT7

As Republicans battle, Obama keeps eye on independents

msnbc.msn.com — The bruising Republican primary battle has allowed President Obama and his campaign to craft and refine their re-election message, tailoring it to win over a bloc with which the president faces his most glaring vulnerability: independents. The national conversation in recent months has been directed more toward conservatives than independents, thanks to nationally televised debates and four bruising primary battles.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
As Republicans battle, Obama keeps eye on independents http://t.co/Zs6oUsmZ

Obama links faith to policies at prayer breakfast

msnbc.msn.com — WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Obama linked his faith to his policies at a speech Thursday, making a reference at one point that some saw as a subtle dig at Mitt Romney.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Obama links faith to policies at prayer breakfast http://t.co/44QwZPW5

As Republicans battle, Obama keeps eye on independents

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — The bruising Republican primary battle has allowed President Obama and his campaign to craft and refine their re-election message, tailoring it to win over a bloc with which the president faces his most glaring vulnerability: independents. The national conversation in recent months has been directed more toward conservatives than independents, thanks to nationally televised debates and four bruising primary battles.
Mark Murray Deputy Political Director, NBC News @mmurraypolitics
Ditto MT @mpoindc: Can't strongly enough recommend this @DomenicoNBC piece: As GOPers battle, Obama keeps eye on indies http://t.co/J526uHbW

Obama links faith to policies at prayer breakfast

msnbc.msn.com — WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Obama linked his faith to his policies at a speech Thursday, making a reference at a point that some saw as a subtle dig at Mitt Romney.
Ali Weinberg Political Reporter, NBC News @AliNBCNews
In departure from past years, Obama links faith to policies at Nat'l Prayer Breakfast - via @NBCFirstRead http://t.co/KVW4OtPJ

Andrea Mitchell interviews Susan G. Komen's Nancy Brinker

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — NBC's Andrea Mitchell today interviewed Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which has decided to end much of its funding for Planned Parenthood. Mitchell also interviewed Democratic Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who disagree with the foundation's decision. In her first interview since the decision, Amb.
Jennifer Bendery Writer, Roll Call @jbendery
Brinker tells Mitchell: We haven't defunded Planned Parenthood! We're committed to our grants (that run out this year)! http://t.co/5FIB7wlJ
Jennifer Bendery Writer, Roll Call @jbendery
Wow. Andrea Mitchell, diagnosed with breast cancer last year, grills Komen founder Nancy Brinker over defunding PP http://t.co/5FIB7wlJ

Andrea Mitchell interviews Susan G. Komen's Nancy Brinker

msnbc.msn.com — NBC's Andrea Mitchell today interviewed Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which has decided to end much of its funding for Planned Parenthood. Mitchell also interviewed Democratic Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who disagree with the foundation's decision. In her first interview since the decision, Amb.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Andrea Mitchell interviews Susan G. Komen's Nancy Brinker http://t.co/CHXIl1qL

Families may have to pay extra to sit together on a flight

todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com — By Mark R. Bryant, msnbc.com contributor Less-than-desirable seatmates on a flight include the drooler, the chatterbox and the space hog. These days, you could get someone who's all three: a kid, with nary a parent in sight.
Kimberly Weisul Editor-at-Large, Inc. @weisul
In case I don't want to sit near my toddler: RT @fareologist Families may have to pay more to sit together on flights http://t.co/UTps7zzi

Chaotic scenes as injured soccer fans return to Cairo after riot

photoblog.msnbc.msn.com — People crowd a train station in Cairo, Egypt waiting for their friends and relatives' arrival from Port Said on Feb. 2, 2012 after the country's worst ever soccer violence. A man, right, carries a poster that reads, "Rest in peace, who is behind this? We are with those who lost their relatives."
Ayman Mohyeldin Correspondent, Al Jazeera English @AymanM
Photoblog - Chaotic scenes as injured soccer fans return to #cairo after riot http://t.co/ZWTmnjru

Puppies train for service

video.msnbc.msn.com — Video on msnbc.com: These cute puppies are in training and will eventually become service dogs for disabled veterans. NBC’s Chelsea Clinton has the story on NBC "Nightly News with Brian Williams."
Craig Kanalley Social Media Editor, NBC News @ckanal
Deal. MT @ErikaMasonhall Why don't we all just take a moment & watch some puppies http://t.co/A2qtw1vP http://t.co/7ke6HUTQ via @nbcnewscrew

Trump backs Romney: 'He's not going to allow bad things to continue to happen'

msnbc.msn.com — Real estate developer Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney for president. Donald Trump formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president on Thursday, describing the former Massachusetts governor as "tough" and "smart" and the best pick in the GOP primary. Trump and Romney appeared together in Las Vegas to announce the endorsement, which drew heavy media coverage.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Trump backs Romney: 'He's not going to allow bad things to continue to happen' http://t.co/smLvLXOO

Bachmann Will seek re-election to Congress

firstread.msnbc.msn.com — Almost one month after abandoning her presidential campaign, Michele Bachmann today announced that she will be running for re-election to Congress in Minnesota. Word of her plans, first conveyed to the Associated Press during a Jan. 25 interview, puts to rest questions about what Bachmann's career would hold after her run for the GOP presidential nomination catapulted her into national headlines.
Domenico Montanaro Political Reporter, NBC News @DomenicoNBC
Bachmann Will seek re-election to Congress http://t.co/2cMHQZlP

Rebellious Chinese village takes baby steps toward democracy

behindthewall.msnbc.msn.com — BEIJING - Wukan, a village in Guangdong province in southern China, is making headlines again - this time for taking the first steps toward open and transparent elections, which 7,688 villagers participated in on Wednesday. Wukan was in the spotlight late last year for a high-profile protest by villagers against local officials believed to be illegally selling public land to developers.
Miranda Leitsinger Senior Reporter, MSNBC.com, MSNBC @mimileitsinger
Rebellious Chinese village takes baby steps toward democracy http://t.co/wRU6BlJy via @msnbc_world