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‘Barefoot Bandit’ gets 6-1/2 years for federal charges – Reuters

Globe and Mail 'Barefoot Bandit' gets 6-1/2 years for federal charges Reuters By Laura L. Myers | SEATTLE (Reuters) - A serial burglar nicknamed the "Barefoot Bandit" was sentenced on Friday in Seattle to 6-1/2 years in prison for his guilty plea to federal charges stemming from a sensational, two-year crime spree as a ... US judge sentences 'Barefoot Bandit' to 6 1/2 years to be served concurrent ...

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Answering questions about the LDS Church – Deseret News

Deseret News Answering questions about the LDS Church Deseret News By Linda & Richard Eyre, For the Deseret News Most LDS Church members are getting more questions these days, because the church is in the news like never before.

Obama pushes for financial aid ‘shopping sheets’ that clearly spell out … – Washington Post

USA TODAY Obama pushes for financial aid 'shopping sheets' that clearly spell out ... Washington Post NEW YORK — President Barack Obama wants to make it easier to size up the cost of college. As part of his broad plans to make college more affordable, Obama said Friday that he would push for financial aid “shopping sheets” that make it easier for ...

Populist, combative Obama gets love from Democratic lawmakers – Reuters

The Associated Press Populist, combative Obama gets love from Democratic lawmakers Reuters By Thomas Ferraro | CAMBRIDGE, Maryland (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats have complained in the past that they have not felt the love from President Barack Obama and accuse the White House of not consulting them on key policies. Obama Rallies Democrats, Predicts 'Tough Election' Ahead Voice of America Obama urges Congress to act in election year STLtoday.com Obama urges House Democrats to work with GOP but call them out if they resist Washington Post CBS News

Navy wants commando ‘mothership’ in Middle East – Washington Post

Telegraph.co.uk Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle East Washington Post The Pentagon is rushing to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, al-Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, among other threats. In response to requests from the US Central Command, which oversees ... US building 'mothership' for launching Navy Seal raids Telegraph.co.uk Romney's Strategic Alternative in the Middle East NewsMax.com Pentagon Sends Floating Base to Middle East MyFox Los Angeles Stars and Stripes

‘Barefoot Bandit’ sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison – CNN

msnbc.com 'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A federal judge sentenced Colton Harris-Moore, whom authorities dubbed the Barefoot Bandit, to six-and-a-half years in prison on Friday for an infamous string of thefts and burglaries. The federal sentence will run ... 'Barefoot Bandit' Courtroom Drama Ends With 6-1/2 Year Sentence ABC News 'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 Years (1:00) Washington Post 'Barefoot Bandit' Sentenced to 6 ½ Years TIME The Guardian

GOP insiders mount effort to trim Gingrich’s sails, even if Romney leaves them … – Chicago Tribune

USA TODAY GOP insiders mount effort to trim Gingrich's sails, even if Romney leaves them ... Chicago Tribune ORLANDO, Fla

Brittany Norwood is sentenced to life in Lululemon yoga store murder – Washington Post

ABC2 News Brittany Norwood is sentenced to life in Lululemon yoga store murder Washington Post Brittany Norwood, who brutally murdered her Bethesda yoga store co-worker then pretended she had been attacked and bound, on Friday asked a judge for mercy. Speaking publicly for the first time since the March killing, Norwood used a quiet voice and ... Woman gets life sentence in Md.

Several Hurt in Collapse at Cincinnati Casino Site – ABC News

ABC News Several Hurt in Collapse at Cincinnati Casino Site ABC News A floor collapsed into a V shape Friday at the construction site of a new casino, sending workers sliding down to the ground and injuring at least a dozen of them.

Long road ahead for Conn. home invasion survivor – The Associated Press

The Associated Press Long road ahead for Conn. home invasion survivor The Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — How does a man move on with his life after losing his wife and daughters to two ruthless home invaders who tormented, then killed them

New California rules require cleaner cars – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times New California rules require cleaner cars Los Angeles Times By Bettina Boxall California, long a national leader in cutting auto pollution, pushed the envelope further Friday when state regulators approved a suite of rules designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and put far more more pollution-free ... California approves strict clean-fuel regulation San Francisco Chronicle Calif

Damascus Battles Risk Tipping Capital Into Chaos – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal Damascus Battles Risk Tipping Capital Into Chaos Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS Syrian dissident soldiers said Friday they are teaming up with armed civilians to temporarily occupy neighborhoods on Damascus's outskirts, a new phase of Syria's conflict that holds the potential to move the long-quiet capital toward ... Syria crisis: UN Security Council mulls Assad measures BBC News UN Security Council discusses crisis in Syria, review Arab-European draft ...

Tech 2.0 for Friday, January 27

Facebook goes after “clickjackers,” there’s more original programming on video sites and get a super deal on a super TV before the Super Bowl.

Changes Coming to Pocatello’s Parks & Rec Dept.

When you think of city departments, Parks and Rec may not be the first one to come to mind, but perhaps it is one of the most influential.

‘Barefoot Bandit’ Sentenced to 6 ½ Years – TIME

CTV.ca 'Barefoot Bandit' Sentenced to 6 ½ Years TIME By AP / MANUEL VALDES Friday, Jan.

What Is Facebook Worth? – Wall Street Journal

USA TODAY What Is Facebook Worth? Wall Street Journal By JOE LIGHT More than 50 mutual funds say they own shares of the closely held social-media giant Facebook, according to investment-research firm Morningstar

France will speed up troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by one year – Washington Post

Kansas City Star France will speed up troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by one year Washington Post PARIS—France said Friday that it will accelerate the pullout of its combat forces from Afghanistan by one year, to the end of 2013, and in concert with Afghanistan urged NATO to hand over all combat operations to the Afghan army by the same date. France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit The Associated Press France to Speed Troops' Withdrawal from Afghanistan New York Times Nicolas Sarkozy vows French troops will leave Afghanistan by end of 2013 - video The Guardian Wall Street Journal

Floor collapse at under-construction Cincinnati casino sends several people to … – Washington Post

CTV.ca Floor collapse at under-construction Cincinnati casino sends several people to ... Washington Post CINCINNATI — A floor collapsed into a V shape Friday at the construction site of a new casino, sending workers sliding down to the ground and injuring at least a dozen of them.

Obama Proposes College-Aid Changes – Wall Street Journal

28 January 2012

Wall Street Journal Obama Proposes College-Aid Changes Wall Street Journal By LAURA MECKLER And STEPHANIE BANCHERO ANN ARBOR, Mich.—President Obama unveiled on Friday his most ambitious effort yet to address public concern about soaring college costs, but he left unclear key details on cost and implementation that could ... Obama pushes for financial aid 'shopping sheets' that clearly spell out ..

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Violence surges in Syria as UN Security Council meets – Washington Post

27 January 2012

The Guardian Violence surges in Syria as UN Security Council meets Washington Post BEIRUT — Violence surged in Syria on Friday, with government forces using heavy artillery to bombard several towns, while the United Nations debated a resolution on ways to end the bloodshed, intensifying the diplomatic pressure on Damascus.

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Five Athletes Qualify for Big Sky Championships on First Day of Jackson’s Invitational

27 January 2012

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Five Athletes Qualify for Big Sky Championships on First Day of Jackson’s Invitational

27 January 2012

Day One Results

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Bengals Battle Strong, Drop 4-3 Decision to the Griz

27 January 2012

POCATELLO, Idaho – Friday's tennis match between Idaho State (1-2) and Montana (1-0) couldn't have been any closer as the No. 6 match between freshman Andres

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Bengals Battle Strong, Drop 4-3 Decision to the Griz

27 January 2012

POCATELLO, Idaho – Friday's tennis match between Idaho State (1-2) and Montana (1-0) couldn't have been any closer as the No. 6 match between freshman Andres

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