[U.S.] Under pressure, Boy Scouts may ease no-gays policy

Under pressure, Boy Scouts may ease no-gays policy
http://abcnews.go.com/US/things-morning/story?id=18341370
NEW YORK (AP) - Facing diverse and ceaseless protests, the Boy Scouts of America is signaling its readiness to end the nationwide exclusion of gays as scouts or leaders and give the sponsors of local troops the freedom to decide the matter for themselves ...

Pundits say immigration reform 'critical' for GOP
http://swampland.time.com/2013/01/29/will-immmigration-reform-work-this-time/
Republicans keen on winning back the surging Latino vote will need to get behind the far-reaching immigration reform set out by a group of bipartisan senators yesterday - or risk being pummeled again at the national polls, political observers said.

Menino To Give State Of The City Address
http://www.wbur.org/2013/01/29/menino-state-of-the-city
Boston Mayor Tom Menino addresses delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Jodi Arias could take stand in boyfriend murder case
http://abcnews.go.com/US/jodi-arias-stand-murder-case-jurors/story?id=18314807
On Tuesday morning, defense attorneys will begin presenting their evidence in a high-profile murder trial. On the witness list is the defendant, Jodi Arias.

Liberty Head Nickel Coin Could Sell For $5m
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57566351/rare-1913-liberty-head-nickel-expected-to-fetch-millions-at-auction/
Experts say bidding for the 1913 Liberty Head nickel could push the auction price to 100 million times its face value. 11:58am UK, Tuesday 29 January 2013.

Gay rights bill clears a hurdle in Wyoming
http://wyofile.com/2013/01/amid-national-gun-reform-wyoming-takes-contrarian-stance/
In an action hailed by gay rights activists as a turning point in a solidly conservative state, a bill that would allow same-sex couples most of the legal rights of heterosexual couples cleared a Wyoming subcommittee by a 7-2 vote and is headed to consideration ...

Showers, wind and warm temperatures Tuesday in central Oklahoma
http://www.oc-breeze.com/2013/01/27/27416_seven-day-local-weather-forecast-27-january-2013-through-2-february-2013/
Rain is in the Tuesday forecast for central Oklahoma. High winds and warm temperatures are expected. FROM STAFF REPORTS | Published: January 29, 2013 Oklahoman Comment on this article Leave a comment.

Pentagon to boost cybersecurity force
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/T8iEL1E04EqrDeTpcZU1KJ/Pentagon-to-boost-cybersecurity-force.html
The Pentagon has approved a major expansion of its cybersecurity force over the next several years, increasing its size more than fivefold to bolster the nation's ability to defend critical computer systems and conduct offensive computer operations against ...

Dense fog advisor for central and south Georgia
http://kmaland.com/00896_DENSE_FOG_ADVISORY_IN_KMALAND_185326.asp
Motorists should use extra caution due to a dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday for central and southern parts Georgia.

Kerry: Climate change a 'life-threatening issue'
http://www.thestate.com/2013/01/24/2603652/kerry-climate-change-a-life-threatening.html
WASHINGTON - Calling global climate change a "life-threatening issue," Secretary of State nominee John Kerry said Thursday that the United States must play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.