U.S. Would Block Iran From Mining Hormuz Strait, Commander Says - Businessweek

U.S. Would Block Iran From Mining Hormuz Strait, Commander Says - Businessweek: "Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Navy would move to stop any Iranian attempt to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz or Persian Gulf as an “act of war” the international community wouldn’t tolerate, the U.S. Navy’s top Gulf commander said."

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R.I. Powerball winner yet to claim $336 million jackpot – USATODAY.com

R.I. Powerball winner yet to claim $336 million jackpot – USATODAY.com: "The new multimillionaire has not stepped forward and the lottery has not said where the winning ticket was sold. To win, the player had to match all of Saturday's five numbers, 1-10-37-52-57, and Powerball number 11."

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High calorie intake linked to mild memory loss in elderly - USATODAY.com

High calorie intake linked to mild memory loss in elderly - USATODAY.com: "Older people who consumed more than 2,143 calories a day had more than double the risk of a type of memory loss called mild cognitive impairment compared to those who ate fewer than 1,500 calories a day, according to a study being released Sunday by the American Academy of Neurology on its website (aan.com)."

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Santorum opens wide lead over Romney in latest poll - CSMonitor.com

Santorum opens wide lead over Romney in latest poll - CSMonitor.com: "Powered by a new national poll, plus an infusion of campaign cash thanks to victories in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado, Rick Santorum says he'll go after Mitt Romney in his home state of Michigan."

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UPDATE 6-Central Athens burns as lawmakers weigh austerity | Reuters

UPDATE 6-Central Athens burns as lawmakers weigh austerity | Reuters: "* National hero says Greeks are rising up

* Petrol bombs create wall of fire

* Budget cuts of 3.3 billion euros ($4.35 bln) demanded

By Harry Papachristou and Yannis Behrakis"

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Grammys tonight to honor Houston – USATODAY.com

Grammys tonight to honor Houston – USATODAY.com: "Less than a day after Whitney Houston's death, her 18-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital on Sunday morning."

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Samuel L. Jackson -- I Voted for Barack Obama Because He's Black | TMZ.com

Samuel L. Jackson -- I Voted for Barack Obama Because He's Black | TMZ.com: "Barack Obama's politics meant nothing to Samuel L. Jackson because the "Pulp Fiction" star only voted for the president for one reason and one reason only ... because he's black. "

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Senior Sun journalists arrested in police payments probe | Media | guardian.co.uk

Senior Sun journalists arrested in police payments probe | Media | guardian.co.uk: "Rupert Murdoch is flying to London after five of tabloid's most senior staff are arrested in ongoing inquiry into alleged bribery"

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BBC News - Clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, over Syria unrest

BBC News - Clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, over Syria unrest: "At least two people have been killed in the Lebanese city of Tripoli in clashes between supporters and opponents of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, security officials say."

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Iran government cuts off internet access as hardline regime makes a stand | Mail Online

Iran government cuts off internet access as hardline regime makes a stand | Mail Online: "Iran has demonstrated further evidence of its strict regime after the government cut internet links leaving millions without email and social networks."

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Republican contenders hash out Super Tuesday strategy - Yahoo! News

Republican contenders hash out Super Tuesday strategy - Yahoo! News: " A fight is brewing in the U.S. South between Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, and Mitt Romney's priority right now is winning Arizona and Michigan while keeping an eye on Ohio."

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Whitney Houston Autopsy: No Official Cause of Death Yet | Comcast

Whitney Houston Autopsy: No Official Cause of Death Yet | Comcast: "We are still awaiting word from the Los Angeles County coroner on what exactly led to Whitney Houston 's staggering death Saturday afternoon."

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