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• Heated debate over cause of cabin fire
• Tugs towing 'nightmare' ship to port
• A roundup of the best photos of the day
• Good grades could be contagious
• Reid files motion to end drama over Hagel nomination
• Escaped prisoner described as 'a schizophrenic'
• Cop shuts down highway to save small dog
• American Airlines, U.S. Airways to merge
• Valentine's Day scammers go for the heart
• Photos: Westminster's top dog chows down on filet mignon
• Sen. Graham to Hagel, Brennan: ‘I’m gonna keep hittin’ you’
• Photos: Catching zzz's at the State of the Union
• Turnstile jumper arrested; gets seven-year sentence
• Size does matter: Birds grow bigger beaks to get mates
• Remembering the victims of fugitive ex-cop
• Ft. Hood hero feels 'betrayed' by Obama
• Women enters hospital for hernia, leaves with newborn
• Golfer gets bitten by deadly spider, keeps playing
• Horsemeat scandal sheds light on food-supply chain
• Speech magnified limits, not power
• Video: Two-legged cat racking up online fan club
• Photos: National Geographic reader pics
• Photos: Pope celebrates last Ash Wednesday Mass

Heated debate over cause of cabin fire Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:24 PM PST A recording raises questions about whether police set it intentionally.

Tugs towing 'nightmare' ship to port Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:26 PM PST Passengers describe terrible conditions aboard the crippled Triumph.

A roundup of the best photos of the day Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:49 AM PST Thai grooms and their brides (L-R) Sorawich Changtor, 28, Rungnapa Panla, 30, Varuttaon Rangsiyawong, 27, and Prasit Rangsiyawong, 29, run during a wedding ceremony ahead of Valentine's Day in Prachin Buri province, east of Bangkok, February 13, 2013. Three Thai couples took part in the wedding ceremony arranged by a Thai resort, aimed to strengthen the relationships of the couples by doing fun activities. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Good grades could be contagious Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:37 PM PST Students surrounded by friends who get good grades are likely to improve.

Reid files motion to end drama over Hagel nomination Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:38 PM PST Hagel's confirmation will require support from at least 60 senators to proceed to a vote.

Escaped prisoner described as 'a schizophrenic' Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:56 PM PST A Fla. prisoner being transported to Nev. stabbed a detective and escaped near Dallas.

Cop shuts down highway to save small dog Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:27 PM PST A police officer saw a cold, wet pooch lost on the highway and decided to help.

American Airlines, U.S. Airways to merge Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:51 PM PST DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.

Valentine's Day scammers go for the heart Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:12 PM PST Not every Valentine's Day message is as sweet as it may appear.

Photos: Westminster's top dog chows down on filet mignon Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:05 PM PST Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, is fed filet mignon at Sardi's restaurant following his Best in Show win last night 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in New York February 13, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)

Sen. Graham to Hagel, Brennan: ‘I’m gonna keep hittin’ you’ Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:59 AM PST The South Carolina lawmaker vows to continue his bid to stall their nominations.

Photos: Catching zzz's at the State of the Union Posted: 12 Feb 2013 07:29 PM PST U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (L) and Associate Justices (L-R) Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer listen as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

Turnstile jumper arrested; gets seven-year sentence Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:41 PM PST What started as a turnstile jump at a New York City PATH train station ended with a seven-year prison sentence. The fare-skipping caught the cops' attention, but a completely different (and much more serious) offense led to Ruben Sanabria's lengthy stay behind bars. The New York Post reports that Sanabria was carrying an illegal handgun [...]

Size does matter: Birds grow bigger beaks to get mates Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:01 PM PST If you're a single bird comparing potential mates, size matters. At least, that's what the results from a recent study suggest. According to the study, certain species of birds even experience beak growth during mating season. Conducted by researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and published in the latest issue of Ecology and Evolution, [...]

Remembering the victims of fugitive ex-cop Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:16 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner was charged Monday with killing a Riverside police officer. He also is suspected of killing an Irvine couple after declaring a revenge war on law enforcement in an alleged online rant. Here's a look at the victims:

Ft. Hood hero feels 'betrayed' by Obama Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:28 AM PST Kimberly Munley says she and other soldiers have been denied medical benefits.

Women enters hospital for hernia, leaves with newborn Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:24 AM PST A 44-year-old Michigan woman went to her local hospital for hernia pains. Fifteen hours later, Linda Ackley was a first time mom. Turns out the "hernia" was a baby girl ready to make her big debut. MLive.com has the full story. Ackley was completely clueless about her pregnancy until she and her husband, Mike, went [...]

Golfer gets bitten by deadly spider, keeps playing Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:10 AM PST For golfers, the only Black Widows we ever encounter is the occasionally soft spike lost on the driving range, but that wasn't the case with LET rookie Daniela Holmqvist.

Horsemeat scandal sheds light on food-supply chain Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:00 PM PST Consumers want cheap meat, but prefer not to think about where it came from.

Speech magnified limits, not power Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:35 AM PST Last night's emotional highs were weighed down by lowered expectations.

Video: Two-legged cat racking up online fan club Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:59 AM PST Meet Caffrey, the two-legged cat. The black Persian lost his left hind leg 10 years ago after being run over by a car. His left front paw was badly damaged, and his owner, Sue Greaves, paid nearly $5,500 for the surgery to save his left front leg. Four months ago, Caffrey's veterinarian found a malignant [...]

Photos: National Geographic reader pics Posted: 13 Feb 2013 07:00 AM PST

Photos: Pope celebrates last Ash Wednesday Mass Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:14 AM PST Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the Ash Wednesday mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of 40 days of prayer and self-denial leading up to Easter. Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was resigning for "the good of the church", an extraordinary scene of a pope explaining himself to his flock that unfolded in his first appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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