Cowan Named Interim Senator for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick appointed William Mo Cowan 43 to serve as interim U S senator after John Kerry left to become secretary of state. The special election is set for June 25 to fill the seat. Cowan will be the state's second African American senator after Edward Brooke.
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Last of Andrews Sisters dies at 94
Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of the Andrews Sisters, died at 94 in Northridge California from natural causes. As the middle sister and lead singer she charmed servicemen and audiences with wartime hits such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Can Dream Can’t I. Her passing closes a chapter on an iconic wartime trio that boosted morale at home and abroad.
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Giffords urges quick gun curbs at Senate hearing
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, severely wounded, pleaded with lawmakers to act now to curb firearms. Her emotional remarks came as the Senate Judiciary Committee debated background checks and other measures amid national gun violence debates. Mark Kelly, her husband, testified alongside her as the hearing room filled to capacity.
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Notable Research In Motion unveils new BlackBerrys
Notable Research In Motion introduced versatile BlackBerrys after delays that let Apple and Samsung gain ground in a shifting tech landscape. The first device in the United States is due in March with a keyboard model arriving later. Shares fell 12 percent after a subdued kickoff despite positive BlackBerry 10 reviews, triggering doubts about a swift turnaround.
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U.S. economy shrank in late 2012 amid budget cuts
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual 0.1 percent in the October-December quarter as defense and other spending fell. Government spending cuts threaten the fragile recovery, though 2013 growth around 2 percent is forecast. Fed sees paused growth but aims to keep stimulus measures.
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Wednesday Markets Update Across Commodities and Indices
The financial snapshot shows Industrials at -44.00 with 13,910.42, Nasdaq at 11.35 and 3,142.31, and the S&P 500 down 5.88 to 1,501.96. Treasuries edge up 0.03 to 3.2 percent. corn 10.75 cents to 7.40. soybeans 27 cents to 14.79. wheat 10 cents to 8.41. oil up 0.37 to 97.94. gold up 18.90 to 1,681.60. silver 3 cents to 32.18. platinum up 10.40 to 1,689.30.
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Israel hits Syrian military site near Damascus border
Israel carried out a rare airstrike inside Syria near the Lebanon border targeting a shipment believed bound for Hezbollah. Syrian state TV said the strike hit a Jamraya research center, killing two workers and wounding five, while Israel reportedly hit a convoy of trucks. The move raises fears of arms reaching Hezbollah and potential chemical weapons transfers.
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Hagel Draws on Vietnam Experience in Defense Secretary Bid
Hagel says combat service with his brother in Vietnam informs any decision to use force if confirmed as defense secretary. In a 112 page questionnaire he addresses defense cuts women in combat and Iran policy. He recalls Tet Offensive 1968 and stresses disciplined troops clear aims and cautious use of force.
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