Tuesday, January 29, 2013

[U.S.] Kerry is easily confirmed as secretary of State

Kerry is easily confirmed as secretary of State
http://swampland.time.com/2013/01/29/senate-confirms-kerry-nomination-for-state-dept/
WASHINGTON - The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) as secretary of State, filling a crucial national security spot in President Obama's second-term Cabinet.

Bones found in San Francisco home believed to be animal remains, not missing ...
http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2013/01/bones-found-san-francisco-home-believed-animal-remains-not-missing-boy-kevin-collins
Police investigators, going on a tip, dug up a basement on Masonic looking for human remains. Click on the photo to see the slideshow.

Justice Department's Lanny Breuer oversaw some of largest criminal cases in ...
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/01/30/top-federal-prosecutor-of-corporate-crime-will-resign/
The outgoing head of the Justice Department's criminal division, who presided over some of the largest criminal cases ever brought by the United States but also came under fire in the “Fast and Furious” controversy, defended his legacy Tuesday, saying his ...

Tightrope walker crosses 200 feet over Fla. road
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Wallenda-crosses-Fla-tightrope-200-feet-over-road-4232361.php
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Famed daredevil Nik Wallenda glided 500 feet across a wire suspended 200 feet above the ground on Tuesday, wowing several thousand people below in his hometown of Sarasota.

Indiana couple fights charges over rescuing injured baby deer
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ind-couple-faces-jail-time-nursing-injured-deer-article-1.1250369
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. - Jeff Counceller says a dying fawn he found on someone's porch three years ago surely wouldn't have lived had he and his wife not nursed it back to health on their eastern Indiana farm.

Jodi Arias trial: Dozens pack courtroom for Valley woman's murder trial
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/central_phoenix/Jodi-Arias-trial-Dozens-pack-courtroom-for-Valley-womans-murder-trial
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Man accused of shooting doctor 'stalked' neighbors, suit says
http://nation.time.com/2013/01/29/urologist-shot-dead-in-exam-room-man-in-custody/
The 75-year-old retired barber suspected of shooting a well-known Newport Beach urologist was sued by neighbors for stalking and trespassing, according to court documents.

Americans largely back combat role for women: poll
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20130127_Female_soldiers_say_combat_decision_a_positive_recognition_of_proven_courage.html
WASHINGTON | Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:05am EST. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. public largely backs the Pentagon's decision to lift restrictions on women in combat, a poll showed on Tuesday.

Obama Wields Hagel Sword on Two Fronts
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timferguson/2013/01/29/obama-wields-hagel-sword-on-two-fronts/
U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the commander of Multi-National Force - Iraq, center, gave an aerial tour of Baghdad to then-Sens.

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