Archive for February 15th, 2010

Disgraced in skirt scandal, woman is Carnival star (AP)

Geisy Arruda performs during the Porto da Pedra samba school during carnival parade at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb.15, 2010. The 20-year-old college student from a poor family gained worldwide attention last fall when she was expelled for wearing a miniskirt to class. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)AP - Famed for wearing a short miniskirt that got her kicked out of college, Geisy Arruda lived out a dream and danced as a Carnival queen in one of Rio's premier samba parades — even overheating in the process.


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church shooting victims aid police – San Francisco Chronicle


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church shooting victims aid police
San Francisco Chronicle
Two teenage brothers who were shot in a Richmond church are cooperating with police to help identify and arrest three hooded men who burst into the packed service and opened fire, police said Monday. The brothers, 14 and 19, were shot in the leg and ...
Police: Victims aid police in Calif. church attackThe Associated Press

Suspects sought in California church shootingCNN
Gunmen sought in Richmond church shootingSan Jose Mercury News
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Missions differ for Texas governor hopefuls in dash to primary – Dallas Morning News


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Missions differ for Texas governor hopefuls in dash to primary
Dallas Morning News
AUSTIN – With early voting set to start today, the main contenders for governor go into the final two-week sprint on decidedly different missions. Gov. Rick Perry would like to muster a majority in the ...
In Texas, 'tea party' candidate may shake up governor's raceLos Angeles Times

State's budget-cutting efforts begin to take shapeHouston Chronicle
Glenn Beck, of all people, rides to Perry's rescueSan Antonio Express
MyWestTexas.com -The Tribune -LubbockOnline.com
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India Maoist rebels kill 22 troops in West Bengal – BBC News


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India Maoist rebels kill 22 troops in West Bengal
BBC News
At least 22 troops were killed when armed Maoists attacked a camp of the paramilitary forces in India's West Bengal state, officials said. Nearly 50 rebels on motorcycles encircled the camp of the Eastern Frontier Rifles (ERF) at Silda ...
Chidambaram condemns Maoists attack on jawans, points to failureTimes of India

Maoist rebels kill 24 police in eastern IndiaThe Associated Press
Maoist rebels kill 24 soldiers in eastern IndiaFinancial Times
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Economy dogs North Korea’s “brilliant” Kim on birthday (Reuters)

High ranking North Korean officials take part in a central reporting convention at the April 25 Hall of Culture in Pyongyang February 15, 2010, to celebrate North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's 68th birthday in this picture released by North Korea's official news agency KCNA. KCNA said this picture was taken on February 15, 2010. The letters on right side read, Reuters - North Korea celebrated leader Kim Jong-il's birthday on Tuesday with synchronized swimmers glorifying the "kind-hearted father" of the reclusive state while it made overtures for dialogue with its foe the United States.


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Top-ranked Kansas beats A&M 59-54 (AP)

Kansas head coach Bill Self directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 in College Station. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)AP - Xavier Henry scored 12 points, including several free throws down the stretch, to help top-ranked Kansas escape with a 59-54 win over No. 24 Texas A&M on Monday night.


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