New Haiti President Martelly vows unity and reform
Michel Martelly was inaugurated as Haiti’s president on the lawn of the collapsed National Palace. He urged Haitians to respect laws pay taxes and rebuild after last year’s earthquake. He outlined priorities including education security and foreign investment.
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Haiti
Michel
Micky
Martelly
National Palace
Pakistan pushes end to U S missile strikes in parliament
Pakistan’s nonbinding parliament resolution called for a halt to American drone and missile strikes on Islamist militant targets, warning NATO supply routes to Afghanistan could be cut if attacks continue. U S Senator Kerry urged Pakistan to be a stronger ally in fighting terrorism.
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Stranded Man’s Log Details Descent in Oregon Snow
Oregon man Jerry William McDonald, 68, drove into the Cascade foothills on Feb 7 and died of hypothermia and starvation after 68 days stranded on Horn Road near Marion Forks. His journal notes include “Snowed in” on Feb 14 and “No Fo” on Mar 16, with $5,000 cash found with the body and no missing-person report filed.
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Huckabee declines 2012 presidential bid for TV career
Arkansas former governor Mike Huckabee said on Fox News he will not seek the Republican nomination in 2012 choosing a TV and radio career over a costly caustic campaign. He cited personal reflection and heart over factors to run though polls showed strong support among evangelicals. He noted family backing and financial readiness but said he would not compete in the Northeast or among less conservative Republicans.
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Iowa
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Female judges gaining in numbers across New York and nation
A Rockefeller College report shows women hold about 27 percent of federal and state judgeships nationwide, with Vermont leading at 39 percent and Idaho at 11.3 percent. New York has 409 women judges, 39 federal and 374 state, about 31 percent, up one point. Districts upstate show sparse female representation. Authorities note slow progress amid calls for broader representation.
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Supreme Court
Laura Jacobson
National Association of Women Judges
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