[U.S.] Exterminator charged with strangling Phila. doctor; police say something went ...

Exterminator charged with strangling Phila. doctor; police say something went ...
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20130125_Bucks_County_exterminator_charged_with_killing_Philadelphia_pediatrician.html
PHILADELPHIA - It had been shaping up to be a mundane sort of afternoon for Dr. Melissa Ketunuti. The promising pediatrician ran some errands, then returned to her downtown Philadelphia rowhouse to meet with an exterminator about a rodent problem.

Kerry calls for a less militaristic foreign policy
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20130124_ap_kerrytacklesquestionsoniransyriahagel.html
WASHINGTON - Sen. John F. Kerry pledged Thursday that as secretary of State he would de-emphasize the military role "thrust upon us" by Sept.

Valor has no gender
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/valor-gender-article-1.1247092
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement lifting the ban on women in combat is a victory for basic fairness - and welcome news to female members of the military, who have long operated under combat conditions without getting credit for their ...

Ohio judge considers whether to move, close high school football players' rape trial
http://www.northjersey.com/news/national/Lawyer_Delay_move_Ohio_football_players_trial.html
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio - A judge planned to rule on whether the upcoming trial of two high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl should be open to the public or closed at the request of the girl, the state attorney general and one ...

Gay marriage bill to be published
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jan/25/gay-marriage-bill-to-be-published
A bill to legalise gay marriage is being published by the government on Friday. The legislation is likely to provoke strong debate in the House of Commons, where a significant number of Conservative MPs are opposed to same-sex marriage.

Broadside: Mass. Gov.'s transportation plan
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mass-Gov-Patrick-submits-34-8B-budget-plan-4215641.php
(NECN) - Wednesday morning's Green Line fire wasn't just an inconvenience for MBTA riders - it was also an opportunity for Mass.

Many at Shore will be forced to raise their homes to protect against future storms
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20130125_Many_at_Shore_will_be_forced_to_raise_their_homes_to_protect_against_future_storms.html
Gov. Christie laid out new rebuilding standards after Hurricane Sandy during a news conference at the Seaside Heights Fire Department.

US Envoy Apologizes for Ship's Grounding in Philippine Coral Reef
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-navy-ship-taking-water-philippine-reef-18298358
MANILA - The United States ambassador to the Philippines apologized Friday for the grounding of an American naval ship on a pristine coral reef, the latest in a string of embarrassing incidents for the United States military in the country.

Schools must provide sports for disabled, US says
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Schools-must-provide-sports-for-disabled-US-says-4222531.php
WASHINGTON - The Education Department says students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues.

Biden Pushes Gun Control Proposals in 'Fireside Hangout'
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/01/24/biden-its-gun-safety-not-gun-control/
In a “fireside hangout” using a Google video chat service, Mr. Biden acknowledged that many shootings would not be stopped by the package of legislation and executive actions unveiled at the White House last week.

Subway sandwich chain sued over 11-inch 'Footlongs'
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sacrilege-australian-teenager-finds-subways-footlong-an-inch-shorter/317291-2.html
By Caitlin Tremblay. NEW YORK | Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:58pm EST. NEW YORK Jan 24 (Reuters) - An Australian teenager's picture of a Subway "Footlong" sandwich next to a tape measure has gone viral and inspired three lawsuits in the United States.