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Santorum leads early in Missouri Republican contest

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum grabbed a big lead over front-runner Mitt Romney in the non-binding Republican U.S. presidential primary in Missouri on Tuesday with about 27 percent of the votes counted.   Last minute

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Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian peace

AMMAN (Reuters) - Armored forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad thrust deeper into the central city of Homs on Wednesday, firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts, activists said, a day after Russia said Assad wants peace.   Last minute

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Obama hosts science fair

Feb. 7 - Obama shot a marshmallow from a student-built air cannon at a White House science fair. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)   Videos

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Greeks seek elusive bailout deal as EU tempers fray

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek parties will try yet again on Wednesday to strike a reform deal in return for a new international rescue to avoid a chaotic default, after a string of delays which have prompted some EU leaders to warn that the euro zone can live without Athens.   Last minute

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Canada crash kills 11, mostly migrant farm workers

Feb. 7 - A flatbed truck slammed into a van carrying migrant farm workers in southwestern Ontario, killing 11 people. Deborah Gembara, Reuters.   Videos

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No applause for Disney sales

Feb 7 - Summary of business headlines: Walt Disney quarterly sales disappoint, but earnings beat forecasts; Coca Cola topped expectations; Fed Chief Ben Bernanke keeping watch on Europe, warns lawmakers about deficits; Stocks rally on hopes Greek debt deal is near. Conway G. Gittens reports.   Videos

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Romney's lead dips despite wins: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.   Last minute

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House panel advances Keystone pipeline plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan to fast-track the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline was passed by a key committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, as Republicans made yet another attempt to spur approval of the project that has become a major issue in the 2012 elections.   Last minute

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Russia's Lavrov visits Assad as Syrian forces bombard Homs

Feb. 7 - Russia expressed confidence in Assad's commitment to ending the violence in Syria while rebels said his forces killed over 100 people in Homs. Deborah Gembara reports.   Videos

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Key House panel advances Keystone pipeline plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan to fast-track the stalled the Keystone XL pipeline was passed by a key committee in the House of Representatives, as Republicans made yet another attempt to spur approval of the project that has become a major issue in the 2012 elections.   Last minute

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Obama risks Catholic vote with birth-control mandate

(Reuters) - Dr. Joe Casillas, an obstetrician in Southern California, routinely prescribes birth control for his patients. Though he's a practicing Catholic, he doesn't follow his church's stern warning that contraception is a sin. He believes women should have access.   Last minute

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Romney's lead dips despite wins: Reuters/Ipsos poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite his strong showing in early voting contests in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support among Republicans nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.   Last minute

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SEC weighs two money market fund proposals

(Reuters) - The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is eyeing two potential plans to bolster the stability of money market funds, but their fate remains uncertain due to internal disagreement at the SEC over the need for more regulations.   Last minute

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California gay marriage ban overturned, appeal planned

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in the U.S. Supreme Court.   Last minute

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Greek parties delay bailout talks despite EU threats

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek political parties delayed yet again on Tuesday making the tough choice of accepting painful reforms in return for a new international bailout to avoid a chaotic default, seemingly deaf to EU warnings that the euro zone can live without Athens.   Last minute

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Europe's roads buried under snow and ice

Feb. 7 - Rescue workers on horseback delivered medicine and food to snowbound villagers in Croatia as a chill settles across Europe. Deborah Gembara reports.   Videos

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Analysis: Banks largely reserved for U.S. mortgage pact cost

(Reuters) - As the nation's five largest mortgage lenders edge close to a $25 billion settlement over foreclosure abuses, it's becoming clear that the deal will have little or no impact on their future bottom lines.   Last minute

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Banks largely reserved for U.S. mortgage pact cost

(Reuters) - As the nation's five largest mortgage lenders edge close to a $25 billion settlement over foreclosure abuses, it's becoming clear that the deal will have little or no impact on their future bottom lines.   Last minute

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Court strikes down California gay marriage ban

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in the Supreme Court.   Last minute

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Bernanke urges Congress to address Bush tax cuts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday warned Congress that putting off a decision on the fate of expiring Bush administration tax cuts could unsettle businesses and households, undercutting the U.S. economic recovery.   Last minute

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