 BBC News | Syria Shelling Kills 19, Including Two Journalists Voice of America February 22, 2012 Syria Shelling Kills 19, Including Two Journalists Edward Yeranian | Cairo Syrian government troops kept up shelling of the protest-hub city of Homs Wednesday, killing nearly 20 people including two Western journalists. Profile: Marie Colvin, intrepid and fearless war correspondent Marie Colvin experienced war alongside those who suffered in war Marie Colvin: fearless, committed, essential |
 The Guardian | Mitt Romney plans 20% tax cut in effort to revive faltering campaign The Guardian Mitt Romney has unveiled a plan to cut taxes by 20%, in an effort to shore up his bid for the Republican presidential nomination ahead of primaries in Michigan and Arizona next week and the Super Tuesday contests a week later. Palin optimistic about 'volatile' GOP race: 'Competition makes everybody better' With tax plan, Mitt Romney tries to turn focus back to economy Mitt Romney: His super PAC burn rate soared in January |
 Fox News | Obama Tax Revamp Seeks 28% Corporate Rate Wall Street Journal By JEFFREY SPARSHOTT And SIOBHAN HUGHES WASHINGTON?The Obama administration on Wednesday proposed a tax overhaul that would lower the maximum rate companies pay, though some businesses said the effort doesn't go far enough and Republicans called the ... Obama proposes corporate tax cut and says system needs to change Obama Administration Proposes Corporate Tax Rate Cut to 28% Geithner presses case for revamping corporate taxes |
 BBC News | Argentina train crash in Buenos Aires 'kills dozens' BBC News Some 49 people have been killed and at least 600 injured, officials say, in the worst train crash in Argentina in 40 years. The train hit the end of the platform at Once station in the capital Buenos Aires during the morning rush hour. Argentine train slams into station, killing 49 49 dead after Argentine train slams into station Argentine Train Slams Into Station, Killing Dozens |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Va. governor opposes invasive ultrasound before abortion USA TODAY By Michael Winter, USA TODAY Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said today he opposes legislation to mandate that women undergo an invasive ultrasound procedure before having an abortion. "Mandating an invasive procedure in order to give informed consent is ... Va Republican governor asks GOP lawmakers to make invasive pre-abortion ... McDonnell opposes vaginal ultrasound for abortion McDonnell to 'review' ultrasound bill |
 CTV.ca | Oil Rises to Nine-Month High as Iran Bars Inspectors From Base BusinessWeek By Mark Shenk Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Oil rose to a nine-month high as officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency were denied access to an Iranian military base and said negotiations ?couldn't finalize a way forward. Iran Defiant as IAEA Talks Break Down Russia warns against 'hasty conclusions' over Iran |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | Quran burning incites deadly riots in Afghanistan Atlanta Journal Constitution By RAHIM FAIEZ AP KABUL, Afghanistan ? Clashes between Afghan troops and protesters angry over the burning of Muslim holy books at a US military base left at least seven people dead and dozens wounded Wednesday as anger spread despite US apologies over ... US apologises to Karzai for Bagram incident What US Army says about handling the Quran Anti-US protests turn deadly in Afghanistan |
 Fortune | Buffett Should 'Write a Check and Shut Up,' Christie Says San Francisco Chronicle AP Exclusive: National meth lab busts up in 2011 02.22.12 Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who called for the nation's wealthiest people to pay more taxes, should "just write a check ... New Jersey governor proposes $32.1 billion budget Christie Betting on NJ Rebound to Fund Tax Cuts, Pensions Christie: Buffett should "write a check and shut up" |
 USA TODAY | For Lent, Newt to give up dessert, Callista her 'opinion', but not McDonald's msnbc.com Newt Gingrich said in Scottsdale, Arizona that while he will not attend mass today for Ash Wednesday, he will give up "all desserts" for Lent. His wife Callista joked that she will give up her "opinion." By NBC's Alex Moe SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Ash Wednesday 2012: Lent begins around the world Clifton church offers Ashes to Go Church offers drive-through Ash Wednesday services for those on the go |
 The Daily Star | US judge orders Moroccan held for Capitol plot Reuters | ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (Reuters) - A US judge on Wednesday ordered a Moroccan man to be held on charges that he planned a suicide bombing attack against Congress, believing he was working with al Qaeda militants when in fact his contacts were ... Suspect in Capitol bomb sting waives court hearing Capitol Terror Suspect Ordered Held Without Bail at Hearing in Virginia Alleged Capitol bomber Amine El Khalifi in court |