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• Obama: Calif. drought is everyone's concern
• Shift seen in legal battle for gay rights
• Skater who fled tsunami pays heartfelt tribute
• 7 rejected GOP Valentine’s Day jokes (4 REAL)
• Homosexuals may soon face threat of life sentence in Uganda
• What's next, flying pigs? Researchers say crocs can climb trees
• Photos of the day
• Feds give banks guidance on pot sellers
• Scrapped flights soar to historic high
• Massive pileup snarls travel on Pennsylvania Turnpike
• Cupid's arrow sparks romance among Ukraine protesters
• Putin visits Team USA in Sochi
• Before smooching in the Philippines, lovers are pointed to life jackets
• Obama turns attention to California drought
• Consumers liken Comcast-TWC merger to creation of 'Death Star'
• American's photo takes top prize in World Press Photo contest
• Thousands flee deadly volcano eruption
• Pileup on icy Pennsylvania Turnpike injures dozens, snarls traffic much of the day
• 'House of Cards' cast gets presidential endorsement
• Fear looms in Indian villages as man-eating tiger prowls
• Another messy morning in winter-weary Northeast
• Judge: Va. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
• More mayhem: Fresh snow for East Coast
• Indonesia volcano erupts; 2 killed, 100,000 evacuated
• Inquiry says Incognito, 2 others harassed Martin
• Gov't lets banks, marijuana sellers do business
• Car bomb outside mosque in Syria kills dozens
• Switzerland and Japan are big winners at Olympics
• US changing suits after dismal speedskating start
• Crimes against humanity in NKorea, UN panel finds
• Big, runaway snowball slams into college dorm
• Guess who dropped by USA House? Vladimir Putin
• Va. gay marriage case heads to appeals court
• Thousands in dark in Ga., SC days after ice storm
• Thousands of zoo animals killed in Europe yearly
• What Facebook knows about love, in numbers
• Kerry faces tough sell in China on NKorea, tension

Obama: Calif. drought is everyone's concern Posted: 14 Feb 2014 04:51 PM PST President says U.S. will have to make difficult choices about how it uses and conserves water.

Shift seen in legal battle for gay rights Posted: 14 Feb 2014 03:11 PM PST Uptick in federal judges' willingness to embrace same-sex marriage could hasten Supreme Court.

Skater who fled tsunami pays heartfelt tribute Posted: Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu dedicates Olympic gold medal to 'return the favors I got.'

7 rejected GOP Valentine’s Day jokes (4 REAL) Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:14 PM PST Ahhh, February 14, when a young party official's thoughts turn to the sweetness and light of Valentine's Day-themed political attacks.

Homosexuals may soon face threat of life sentence in Uganda Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:58 PM PST KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni plans to sign a bill into law that prescribes life imprisonment for some homosexual acts, officials said Friday, alarming rights activists who have condemned the bill as draconian in a country where homosexuality already has been criminalized.

What's next, flying pigs? Researchers say crocs can climb trees Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:08 PM PST Though the reptiles lack obvious physical features to suggest this is possible, crocodiles in fact climb trees all the way to the crowns, according to University of Tennessee researcher Vladimir Dinets. Researchers in the climbing study observed crocodiles in Australia, Africa and North America. Dinets said crocodiles lack the toe and foot structure that would be expected of a climber. However, smaller and juvenile crocodiles in particular were observed climbing vertically while larger ones tended to climb angled trunks and branches, all of which is a measure of the reptiles' spectacular agility, he said.

Photos of the day Posted: 14 Feb 2014 10:30 AM PST A view of the Pont Des Arts on Valentine's Day on February 14, 2014 in Paris, France. The accumulation of the 'love locks', a phenomenon popular in many European cities, where couples attach a lock to symbolise their love to the mesh panels on the sides of the bridge, is starting to pose safety concerns, due to their mass weight. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

Feds give banks guidance on pot sellers Posted: 14 Feb 2014 11:15 AM PST DOJ and Treasury Dept. action moves U.S. a step closer to legalized marijuana industry.

Scrapped flights soar to historic high Posted: 14 Feb 2014 07:44 AM PST Harsh winter blamed for highest percentage of canceled flights since record-keeping began.

Massive pileup snarls travel on Pennsylvania Turnpike Posted: 14 Feb 2014 07:53 AM PST Pennsylvania State Police trooper inspects vehicles piled up in an accident, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Bensalem, Pa. Traffic accidents involving multiple tractor trailers and dozens of cars have completely blocked one side of the Pennsylvania Turnpike outside Philadelphia and caused some injuries. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Cupid's arrow sparks romance among Ukraine protesters Posted: 14 Feb 2014 11:57 AM PST She dropped her job to join the revolution against a hated regime. The storyline could be that of Hollywood's newest blockbuster, but it happened in real life on Kiev's Independence Square, where passion has blossomed among the grimy tents of Ukraine's barricaded anti-government enclave. It all began in December when Yulia Serko, a slim and stylish 25-year-old, left her hometown of Rivne in western Ukraine after protesters rose up in the capital against the president's decision to edge away from the European Union and move closer to Russia. The softly-spoken brunette went straight to Kiev city hall, which had been taken over by protesters demanding the departure of President Viktor Yanukovych, and volunteered in the kitchen.

Putin visits Team USA in Sochi Posted: 14 Feb 2014 08:27 AM PST Athletes in the Olympic house got a surprise visit from their host.

Before smooching in the Philippines, lovers are pointed to life jackets Posted: 14 Feb 2014 09:28 AM PST Rescuers are deploying in the Philippines' Manila Bay to help distracted lovers aboard boats who could fall into the water while on Valentine's Day cruise dates, the coastguard said Friday. The authorities expect the bay, with its spectacular views of the sunset, to throb with activity by sundown as couples hop onto yachts and cruise ships for deck-side, candle-lit dinners accompanied by romantic music from live bands. Hundreds of lovers are expected in the area until midnight, and the main danger would be people falling overboard, coastguard spokesman Commander Armando Balilo said in a statement announcing the safety measures. "We cannot prevent people from being sweet on Valentine's Day but they should be alert and be mindful of their safety, be mindful of their environment," he said.

Obama turns attention to California drought Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:58 PM PST FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama will offer millions of dollars in federal aid for drought-stricken California during a visit with farmers and ranchers Friday and outline plans to seek $1 billion from Congress to help communities manage the effects of climate change.

Consumers liken Comcast-TWC merger to creation of 'Death Star' Posted: 14 Feb 2014 11:12 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cable subscribers don't give Comcast and Time Warner Cable good grades when it comes to customer satisfaction. So after Comcast announced its $45 billion purchase of Time Warner Cable Thursday, it didn't take long for consumers to start venting their frustrations over high prices, spotty service and fears of a monopoly.

American's photo takes top prize in World Press Photo contest Posted: 14 Feb 2014 08:22 AM PST World Press Photo of the Year 2013 --- John Stanmeyer, USA, VII for National Geographic --- 26 February 2013, Djibouti City, Djibouti - African migrants on the shore of Djibouti city at night, raising their phones in an attempt to capture an inexpensive signal from neighboring Somaliaâa tenuous link to relatives abroad. Djibouti is a common stop-off point for migrants in transit from such countries as Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea, seeking a better life in Europe and the Middle East.

Thousands flee deadly volcano eruption Posted: 14 Feb 2014 06:08 AM PST The eruption of Mount Kelud could be heard 125 miles away, Indonesian authorities say.

Pileup on icy Pennsylvania Turnpike injures dozens, snarls traffic much of the day Posted: 14 Feb 2014 01:32 PM PST At least 30 motorists were injured on Friday morning in massive chain-reaction crashes on an icy Pennsylvania Turnpike outside Philadelphia, according to news reports. Traffic along the state's primary east-west highway was snarled for seven hours by a series of accidents involving multiple tractor-trailers and cars, but officials announced that all lanes had reopened by 4 p.m.

'House of Cards' cast gets presidential endorsement Posted: 14 Feb 2014 09:18 AM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Barack Obama's latest playful executive order is a tweeted effort to limit "House of Cards" plot spoilers.

Fear looms in Indian villages as man-eating tiger prowls Posted: 14 Feb 2014 07:05 AM PST MANIWALA, India (AP) — She lies in wait while her victims are collecting firewood, or taking cattle to graze, or working in the fields. She has grabbed people in broad daylight, carrying them away silently into the forests or the sugarcane fields. By the time the victims are found, often little is left but a pair of shoes, unspeakable gore and a ring of drying blood.

Another messy morning in winter-weary Northeast Posted: 14 Feb 2014 11:53 AM PST PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A winter storm that brought snow and ice to the East Coast moved offshore Friday after causing at least 25 deaths, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing a large pileup in Pennsylvania that injured 30 people.

Judge: Va. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional Posted: 14 Feb 2014 09:36 AM PST NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — In a first for the South, Virginia's same-sex marriage ban has been overturned, with a federal judge ruling that the voter-approved amendment is unconstitutional and declaring the move "another moment history when We the People becomes more inclusive."

More mayhem: Fresh snow for East Coast Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:40 PM PST The misery continues a day after a fierce winter storm slammed the region.

Indonesia volcano erupts; 2 killed, 100,000 evacuated Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:45 AM PST SUGIHWARAS, Indonesia (AP) — An explosive volcanic eruption on Indonesia's most populous island blasted ash and debris 18 kilometers (12 miles) into the air Friday, killing two people while forcing authorities to evacuate more than 100,000 and close six airports.

Inquiry says Incognito, 2 others harassed Martin Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:32 PM PST An investigation into the racially charged Miami Dolphins bullying scandal detailed widespread harassment in the team's locker room that extended beyond the two players at the center of the probe.

Gov't lets banks, marijuana sellers do business Posted: 14 Feb 2014 03:47 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Friday gave banks a road map for conducting transactions with legal marijuana sellers so these new businesses can stash away savings, make payroll and pay taxes like any other enterprise. It's not clear banks will get on board.

Car bomb outside mosque in Syria kills dozens Posted: 14 Feb 2014 03:14 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — A car bomb blew up outside a mosque in a rebel-held village in southern Syria as worshippers were leaving after Friday prayers, killing dozens of people and filling clinics and hospitals with the wounded, anti-government activists said.

Switzerland and Japan are big winners at Olympics Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:47 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — A pair of skiers from Switzerland collected gold medals at the Sochi Games on Friday, and a teenager from Japan overcame a pair of falls to become the first Asian man to win an Olympic title in men's figure skating.

US changing suits after dismal speedskating start Posted: 14 Feb 2014 03:25 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — They were touted as the fastest speedskating suits in the world.

Crimes against humanity in NKorea, UN panel finds Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:32 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.N. panel has found that crimes against humanity have been committed in North Korea and will call for an international criminal investigation, The Associated Press has learned.

Big, runaway snowball slams into college dorm Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:37 PM PST PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two math majors at Reed College lost control of a massive snowball that rolled into a dorm, knocking in part of a bedroom wall.

Guess who dropped by USA House? Vladimir Putin Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:50 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — In a powerful symbol of international sports detente, Russian President Vladimir Putin dropped in on U.S. Olympic headquarters Friday to chat about the Winter Games and the upcoming Russia-U.S. hockey showdown.

Va. gay marriage case heads to appeals court Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:23 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — With Virginia's gay marriage ban overturned, the legal fight over same-sex unions in that state goes to a court that has shifted to the left since President Barack Obama's election.

Thousands in dark in Ga., SC days after ice storm Posted: 14 Feb 2014 03:42 PM PST WILLISTON, S.C. (AP) — Ben Ziegler frowned grimly as he used borrowed equipment to cut firewood for his home on the third day without power to keep his wife and 14-month-old daughter along with a neighbor family of five warm.

Thousands of zoo animals killed in Europe yearly Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:30 PM PST STOCKHOLM (AP) — People around the world were stunned when Copenhagen Zoo killed a healthy 2-year-old giraffe named Marius, butchered its carcass in front of a crowd that included children and then fed it to lions.

What Facebook knows about love, in numbers Posted: 14 Feb 2014 01:10 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — With 1.23 billion users in all the flavors and up-and-down stages of romantic relationships, Facebook knows a thing or two about love.

Kerry faces tough sell in China on NKorea, tension Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:22 AM PST BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday appealed for China's help in bringing a belligerent North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks but faced an uncertain response as the request was accompanied by demands for Beijing to roll back a series of increasingly aggressive steps it has taken to assert itself in territorial disputes with its smaller neighbors.

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