[U.S.] 'Python challenge' nets 30 snakes so far

'Python challenge' nets 30 snakes so far
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/22/120122-florida-python-hunt-opinion-science-invasive-species/
Python expert demonstrates how to safely catch lar...: Miami firefighter Jeff Fobb, who has more than 100 wild python catches under his belt, teaches a class of future python hunters how to identify, capture and legally transport one of the state's most menacing ...

Judge dismisses 46 of 59 charges against Strong in Kennebunk Zumba ...
http://bostonglobe.com/metro/maine/2013/01/23/jury-selection-starts-zumba-prostitution-case/oC0JXpouD4Olh0P3xQQ23O/story.html
Kennebunk prostitution defendant Mark Strong leaves the Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 after the court denied his motion by Strong's attorney Dan Lilley to be removed from the case.

Obama Shakes Up White House as He Names Chief of Staff
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/obama-set-appoint-denis-mcdonough-chief-staff-article-1.1247519
WASHINGTON - President Obama plans to shake up his White House staff on Friday, installing a new team largely made up of familiar faces moved to different positions as he gears up for an intense push on sweeping legislation early in his second term.

A decade of war proved women's mettle for combat
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/01/women-selective-service-combat/
It took a mighty pen to change the course of military history. As women move closer to the fight, look for some of the first changes in the Army.

Report: Saxby Chambliss retiring in 2014
http://www.businessinsider.com/saxby-chambliss-retiring-retire-grover-norquist-senate-2013-1
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), one of the Republicans most vulnerable to a conservative primary challenge, will retire in 2014, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

New Bedford Police investigating infant's suspicious death
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/boston-south/New-Bedford-man-charged-in-infant-s-death/-/9848842/18277280/-/95utu4/-/index.html
(NECN) - New Bedford Police are currently investigating the suspicious death of a 9-month-old infant girl. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Ariel Aluziario, was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Thursday night.

DC court holds closed hearings in case of man convicted of killing Chandra Levy ...
http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Secret-hearings-in-case-of-Chandra-Levy-slaying-4222967.php
WASHINGTON - A judge has been holding secret hearings in the case of the man convicted in the 2001 killing of intern Chandra Levy.

Your daily jolt: 'We've got to stop being the stupid party'
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2013/01/25/your-daily-jolt-%E2%80%98weve-got-to-stop-being-the-stupid-party%E2%80%99/?cxntfid=blogs_political_insider_jim_galloway
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called on the Republican Party to “stop being the stupid party” on Thursday as GOP leaders promised fundamental changes to help stave off future losses.

Another arrest in Texas shooting
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/arrest-texas-shooting-article-1.1247530?localLinksEnabled=false
A second suspect was in custody Friday for a Texas college campus shooting spree that left three people wounded this week, authorities said.

Choice of Mary Jo White to Head SEC Puts Fox In Charge of Hen House
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/choice-of-mary-jo-white-to-head-sec-puts-fox-in-charge-of-hen-house-20130125
I was shocked when I heard that Mary Jo White, a former U.S. Attorney and a partner for the white-shoe Wall Street defense firm Debevoise and Plimpton, had been named the new head of the SEC.

Subway Pledges To Ensure Every 'Footlong' Is 12 Inches
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/entertainment/25-Jan-2013/subway-to-be-sued-over-sandwiches
Subway has clarified its stance on the bizarre "Footlong" controversy that has now gone viral on the internet. The chain supplied the following statement to the Chicago Tribune: "We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every ...

Christie announces adoption of post-Sandy building height guidelines ...
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/rick-newman/2013/01/24/what-mark-zuckerberg-and-chris-christie-have-in-common
SEASIDE HEIGHTS - Gov. Chris Christie announced on Thursday that the state has adopted federal advisory flood elevation recommendations, which will help New Jersey residents determine how much to elevate their homes and businesses during their ...

Twin Falls Airport Flooded with Diverted Passengers
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/apArticle/id/DA40PJGG0/
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX/AP)- Idaho wasn't the only state hit by freezing rain on Thursday. Utah got its share of slick conditions that shut down the Salt Lake City Airport.

In Senate, New Push on Taxes
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323854904578262250320404878.html
WASHINGTONâ€"If House Republicans' aim this week was to draw contrasts with Democrats on deficit-cutting, they got their wish sooner than they expected.