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Published January 20, 2013 | By webmaster

Falcons Cling to 24-21 Lead Over 49ers
ABC News
San Francisco opened the second half with an 82-yard scoring drive capped by Frank Gore's 5-yard touchdown run as the 49ers cut the Falcons' lead to 24-21 in Sunday's NFC championship game. The high-scoring pace of the first half continued as the …
NFC Championship Live Analysis: Falcons 24, 49ers 21New York Times (blog)
NFC Championship Live Blog: 49ers vs. FalconsWall Street Journal (blog)
First turnover of the game leads to David Akers' miss from 38 yards. Falcons lead …San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Huffington Post -San Jose Mercury News (blog) -The Atlantic
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Death Toll Rises in Algerian Standoff; More Corpses Found
New York Times
BAMAKO, Mali — Algerian officials said on Sunday that the death toll from the four-day hostage siege at a gas-producing complex in the Sahara was growing grimmer, as security forces combed the site and discovered many more corpses, some badly burned …
Algeria Says Death Toll Will ClimbWall Street Journal
Death toll from Algeria siege climbs past 80CBS News
Algeria hostage crisis: wives and girlfriends help identify victimsTelegraph.co.uk
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Commuter chaos to follow the weekend whiteout: snow forecast to last until …
The Independent
The four climbers who died in an avalanche on Saturday plunged around 1,000 feet before being buried under up to two metres of snow, the man who led their rescue attempt said today. Andy Nelson, deputy head of Glencoe Mountain Rescue, described …
A PhD student and the junior doctor: First pictures of the climbers who died after …Daily Mail
Four killed in Scottish avalancheAFP
Four dead after avalanche tragedy in Scottish HighlandsRoss-Shire Journal

Teenage gunman kills 5 in New Mexico home, officials say
Fox News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A 15-year-old boy fatally shot two adults and three children at a home near Albuquerque, authorities said Sunday. The teenager was arrested on murder and other charges in connection with the shootings Saturday night at the home …
Officials: NM teen gunman kills 5 inside homeCBS News
Police: New Mexico teen charged in deaths of two adults, three childrenNBCNews.com (blog)
Teen accused of gunning down 5 people, including 3 children, inside New …New York Daily News
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Inauguration: Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony
Chicago Tribune
Washington—. President Barack Obama took the official oath for his second term on Sunday at the White House in a small, private ceremony that set a more subdued tone compared to the historic start of his presidency four years ago. Related; Video: Illinois …
Obama sworn in to second term at private ceremonyFox News
Inauguration 2013: Obama's King momentPolitico
No flubs, no re-dos for Obama and Roberts at swearing-inReuters
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Senate Democrats promise to pass a budget. Why is this a big deal?
Washington Post (blog)
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) made headlines Sunday morning by promising that Senate Democrats will write and pass a full tax and spending bill by the March 1 deadline for the next budget. “It's going to be a great opportunity for us because in our budget …
Senior Democrat says Senate to finally pass a budgetReuters
Schumer: "Democrats Have Always Intended To Do A Budget This Year"RealClearPolitics
GOP Moves to Extend Debt CeilingWall Street Journal
Los Angeles Times -The Atlantic Wire -New York Times
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Scholarship breakfast honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Boston.com
Residents are invited to take part in the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday at 9 a.m. at the Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea St. The event is held each year on Martin Luther King Day by Zion Church Ministries in Everett to honor …
Martin Luther King: 'Intelligence is not enough'Washington Post (blog)
Officials lay wreaths at King memorial on MallWTVC
Martin Luther King Jr. week begins at the college …The Morning Sun
NBCNews.com (blog) -Patch.com -Tri States Public Radio
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"Gun Appreciation Day" marred by accidental shootings
The Week Magazine
Just a days after President Obama unveiled the most ambitious gun control proposal in decades, the first national Gun Appreciation Day was held on Saturday. It was organized by a Republican consulting firm urging gun owners to stand firm against the …
3 injured after shotgun accidentally fires at NC gun showCNN
Three hurt in accidental shooting at Raleigh gun show, police sayLos Angeles Times
UPDATE 1-Five hurt in gun show accidents in three US statesChicago Tribune
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January 21: Trumpeting Bennett
Jerusalem Post
We expect an amazing turnout for Bayit Yehudi to support Feiglin and the rest of Likud's strong leaders in steadying the prime minister's hand on the wheel in the right direction. Letters Photo: REUTERS. Trumpeting Bennett Sir, – When Prime Minister …
Israeli Campaign Turned Its Back on Most Pressing IssuesNew York Times
Israeli far-right candidate stirs angerFinancial Times
Iran, Palestinians low on list of issues in Israel electionWashington Post
Haaretz -BBC News -USA TODAY
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