Coach honed debating skills of young Newt Gingrich (AP)

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - Political News

ATLANTA – As a young college professor running for Congress, Newt Gingrich wanted to sharpen his debating skills. Admirers say the Republican was always a dynamic speaker, but with flaws. He frowned. He tilted his head oddly and fell back … Continue reading →


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Candidate roots don’t much matter in diverse Fla. (AP)

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - Political News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Mitt Romney’s ties to the Northeast gave him a boost on the way to winning the New Hampshire primary. Newt Gingrich’s roots in the South probably had at least a little to do with his … Continue reading →


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Paul braves snowy Maine in hunt for GOP delegates (AP)

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - Political News

BANGOR, Maine – Presidential hopeful Ron Paul wants other Republicans to know that he and his supporters plan to hang around for a while longer. The Texas congressman is on a two-day campaign swing through Maine, which holds caucuses starting … Continue reading →


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Obama urges Congress to act in election year (AP)

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - Political News

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – President Barack Obama rallied House Democrats for an election-year fight, urging them to work with Republicans if they show some willingness to put politics aside but telling the rank and file to call them out if they … Continue reading →


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Italian cruise firm offers payout

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - World News

27 January 2012 Last updated at 07:45 ET Sixteen people are known to have died in the disaster The Italian company that owns the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia has offered passengers 11,000 euros (£9,000; $14,000) each in compensation. The … Continue reading →


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Olympic ceremony ‘Wonder’ theme

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - World News

27 January 2012 Last updated at 12:16 ET By Jane Mower and Michael Hirst BBC 2012


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US economic growth rate picks up

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - World News

27 January 2012 Last updated at 11:22 ET US economic growth has been buoyed by American firms stockpiling goods The pace of US economic growth increased in the final three months of 2011, according to official figures. The economy grew … Continue reading →


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UN in closed-door talks on Syria

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Romney puts Gingrich on defensive in Florida debate

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Steve Holland and Ros Krasny JACKSONVILLE, Florida | Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:59pm EST JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) – Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney took the fight to chief rival Newt Gingrich on Thursday in his most aggressive debate performance … Continue reading →


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Syria violence kills 37, U.N. Security Council to meet

Written on January 27, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN | Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:06pm EST AMMAN (Reuters) – Security forces killed 37 people in Syria on Friday, activists and residents said, as people in Homs mourned 14 members of a family they said … Continue reading →


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