Rebels Threaten Damascus as Civil War Clashes Intensify
Beirut reports say Syrian rebels neared central Damascus by seizing army checkpoints and burning tires on a key highway. Activists warn a Damascus victory by rebels could trigger a long, destructive battle and mass refugee flows.
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Bloodhounds Track Dorner in Big Bear Mountain Hunt
More than 100 officers including SWAT teams search snowed mountains near Big Bear Lake for former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner. Snow and cold hinder helicopters as teams door knock amid thousands of armed officers across California seeking the suspect tied to a deadly rampage. Authorities removed evidence from his mother's La Palma home as the manhunt expands into rugged terrain with warnings he could ambush responders.
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Northeast snowstorm prompts regional states of emergency
A historic snowstorm blankets the Northeast with Boston seeing half a foot by evening and forecasts of 2 feet or more. Strong winds up to 70 mph knock out power, ground flights, and spur emergency measures from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick while New York and other states declare states of emergency and curb travel.
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Worst of flu season might be over
The worst of the flu season appears to be over with broad declines in states reporting intense illness and fewer hospital strains. CDC officials note the season arrived early and remains unpredictable, but regions from New York to Georgia show lower activity while the West Coast and Southwest see hotspots. Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown reports patient visits falling from about 100 daily to 25 as its tent outside the ER may be removed.
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Email hacker exposes Bush family photos and messages
Houston report details a breach attributed to the online hacker Guccifer that accessed private photos and discussions among the Bush family including George H W Bush and George W Bush. The Secret Service investigates while experts caution about the ease of leaking personal data through compromised accounts.
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