Costa Concordia stable as salvage begins off Tuscany
The Costa Concordia, lying on a rocky perch after a reef strike, is deemed stable enough for salvagers to start pumping fuel from its tanks as divers remove debris. Fifteen bodies have been found, with 17 missing, many in the submerged areas of the ship.
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Romney Gingrich clash in Florida GOP debate over influence peddling
In a heated Tampa debate Romney labeled Gingrich an influence peddler citing Freddie Mac dealings while Gingrich fought back over falsehood claims. Santorum criticized both for bailouts as Paul avoided a third party run, with the Florida primary looming.
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Supreme Court requires warrant for GPS tracking
The Supreme Court unanimously barred police from placing GPS devices on suspects without a judge's approval, signaling potential limits on high tech surveillance. Five justices warned of constitutional and privacy risks with long term tracking, highlighting a shift in post 9/11 investigations. The decision follows the case of Antoine Jones whose four week GPS tracking tied him to a drug and money stash and life sentence later overturned on appeal.
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Iran threatens to block Hormuz as EU sanctions bite
Iranian lawmakers warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz if oil sanctions tighten, signaling a potential power play amid EU and U.S. pressure over Tehran’s nuclear program. They argued closure would be Iran’s right in retaliation, though officials cautioned about the feasibility and broader risk of conflict.
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