Winter storm pummels South. flights canceled as ice packs rise
Winter weather spreads from Texas to the Carolinas causing hundreds of flight cancellations. Governors declare emergencies in Louisiana Alabama and Georgia as snow sleet and freezing rain cover roads and bridges across multiple counties. Meteorologists report heavy snow from Arkansas to north Mississippi and freezing rain elsewhere.
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Baltimore nightclub shooting leaves officer and man dead
A brawl at a Baltimore nightclub escalated to gunfire injuring four others. A police officer and a civilian were killed, and another officer was wounded in the leg during the chaotic incident. Investigators search for answers and have questioned dozens of witnesses. No arrests have yet been made.
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Bailey defends Simpson with new 46 page outline
Former defense attorney F. Lee Bailey posts a 46 page document on his site arguing Simpson’s 1995 acquittal remains justified. He says the manuscript presents new evidence and explains why he believes Simpson is innocent despite critics.
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Gates warns over China fast progress on new weapons
U S Defense Secretary Robert Gates says China rapidly advances defense capabilities including a stealth fighter and a ballistic missile capable of threatening a U S carrier at long range. He arrives in Beijing to press for regular defense talks as Washington pools scarce dollars to counter Beijing's emerging weapons program.
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Jubilant Voters Cast Ballots as Southern Sudan Nears Nation
Voters in South Sudan line up in the capital Juba and rural districts to begin a weeklong vote on secession. Long lines, songs, and tears mark a pivotal moment as 8.7 million people, many illiterate, choose between a drawing of separation and unity.
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Study links close spacing to higher autism risk
A California based study of over half a million children finds that second children born less than two years after a sibling have a higher autism diagnosis rate than those spaced three years apart. Lead author Peter Bearman of Columbia University notes the result persists after adjusting for risk factors.
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Confidence grows as layoffs fall boosting spending
A steady decline in layoffs gives most workers confidence to spend more, boosting retail sales and fueling a virtuous cycle of growth. Auto sales rose 11 percent in 2010, with economists forecasting about 4 percent growth in 2011 as consumer spending powers the economy.
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