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- Court rejects California ban on same-sex marriage
The 2-1 decision is expected to be appealed, possibly to the U.S. Supreme Court, and no same-sex marriages will be granted as that process continues.
- Today's primaries about bragging rights
It's the largest delegate haul yet in the GOP race for the White House. Colorado and Minnesota hold caucuses. Missouri holds a nonbinding primary.
- Komen exec quits over Parenthood flap
Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday following a controversy over funding for some Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said.
- Opinion: Ball is in Iran's court
There is nothing new about the tension between the United States and Iran. Relations have swung from crisis to crisis ever since the fall of the Shah in 1979. But recently, this tension is turning into outright confrontation and the threat of war.
- Popular islands in chaos after mutiny
President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives resigned Tuesday after members of the nation's police force revolted against his government.
- Powell boys hit with hatchet before fire
Two boys killed with their father in an apparent murder-suicide suffered hatchet wounds before a fire in their Washington state home, police say.
- L.A. school replaces staff after abuse
Students at Miramonte Elementary School will return to class later this week to a new staff because administrators do not want any more "surprises" at the Los Angeles school that is at the center of two child abuse cases.
- LZ: Strip club law a no-brainer
LZ Granderson encourages anybody against the "strip club" bill to walk into a manufacturing plant and ask workers how they feel about their tax dollars being spent on strippers -- by welfare recipients no less.
- Did store spill beans on Apple TV?
Best Buy wants to know if you'd pay $1,499 for a 42-inch, high-definition Apple TV which uses your iPad or iPhone as a remote control.
Health
- Georgia's child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy
Georgia's controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.
- Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy
Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday following a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said.
- Obama to boost Alzheimer's research funding
The Obama administration will push for a $156 million increase in funding for Alzheimer's research over the next two years, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
- Engines idling in New York despite law
Passing laws is one thing; enforcing them is another. Enter New York City's idling rule, meant to improve the city's air quality by prohibiting drivers from running their engines when they're not moving.
- Psychologists highlight pitfalls of online dating
Thanks to the proliferation of online dating, would-be couples are now almost as likely to meet via email or a virtual "wink" as they are through friends and family.
- What to expect at well-child visits
Well-child visits have changed since you were a kid. Find out what pediatricians will be checking for.
- Why I became a triathlete
Senior executive producer Roni Selig's personal and professional problems led to her eventually start the Fit Nation program at CNN.
- Doctor fights mental health stigma
As Kenya's leading psychiatrist, Frank Njenga has been championing the cause of better mental health care for more than three decades.
- Brain bank examines hard hits
The world's largest collection of athletes' brains is being used to understand exactly what hits on the field are doing to the brain.
- Opinion: How our doctors do harm
The cold hard reality is that America does not need to reform health care, it needs to transform health care, Dr. Otis Brawley says.
Entertainment
- Fox explains 'X Factor' shakeup, defends 'Idol' ratings
The changes to Fox's singing competition shows have only just begun.
- Chuck Norris endorses Newt Gingrich
Chuck Norris doesn't endorse presidential candidates -- he anoints political saviors.
- Obscenity punctuates halftime show
Ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, singer Madonna promise there would be no "wardrobe malfunction." What she didn't guarantee was no obscene gestures.
- 'Chronicle' wins box office
"Chronicle" sacked "The Woman in Black" at the box office on Super Bowl weekend, but both modestly-budgeted films exceeded industry expectations and brought in strong grosses for their respective studios.
- Motley Crue go beyond
When Mötley Crüe announced late last year they'd be taking up temporary residency in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel's Joint, it was one of those ideas that seemed so perfect the only question was, "What took so long?"
Travel
- Don't rule out all Middle East trips
Nervous American travelers will likely choose to avoid the entire Middle East right now, but travel experts say that plenty of region's diverse destinations are calm and open for business.
- 5 reasons to care about new FAA law
Did you hear that? It's a door busting open in Washington, unblocking a huge backlog of airline issues that will directly affect America's millions of air travelers.
- After much delay, Senate clears FAA bill
After passing 23 temporary extensions, the Senate voted 75 to 20 Monday to approve a long-term funding bill for the FAA and sent it to the president for his expected signature.
- Make the front-desk clerk your ally
When it comes to hotel rooms, the definition of "best" is in the mind of the key holder. Here's how to be sure that you're getting the best possible room to suit your needs.
- Strike in France expected to ground many overseas flights
Air France expects to cancel nearly half its long haul flights Tuesday as a strike by aviation workers enters its second day.
- Montana airport gets private screeners
The TSA said Monday it will allow a Montana airport to hire a private company to conduct the TSA screening.
- Nearly 500 cruisers stricken by Norovirus
Nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line said Sunday.
- Bali beyond sun, sand and sex
Bali may have its share of tourists seeking nothing more than sun and sex in the party triad of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, but this only forms a small part of what's on offer.
- 'Downton Abbey' tourism buzz
Lots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey." But to many fans, the castle is the biggest star.
- Where to get married like a star
The approach of Valentine's Day may bring thoughts of love, perhaps even marriage. Here's where to get married like a star.
Headlines last updated on Feb 07, 2012 15:57:36pm.
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