“Where Are the Women?”: Lawmakers Walk Out on Contraception Rule Hearing After Female Witness Barred; Anthony Shadid (1968-2012): Incomparable, Pulitzer-Winning Middle East Correspondent Dies in Syria; Florida Lawmakers Defeat Prison Privatization amid National Push for For-Profit Jails.
Headlines | Feb 17, 2012
UN Assembly Condemns Syria Crackdown
Syria: 63 Killed, Activists Arrested in Raids
Top U.S. Intel Official: al-Qaeda Infiltrating Syrian Opposition
U.S.: Iran Unlikely to Start Military Conflict
“Underwear Bomber” Gets Life Sentence for Failed Attack
Payroll Deal Shortens Jobless Aid, Allows Drug Tests
Consumer Agency to Monitor Debt Collectors, Credit Reporters
NJ Same-Sex Marriage Bill Faces Veto Threat
Chinese VP Faces Tibet Protests in California Visit
Willie Nelson Joins Suit Against Agro Giant Monsanto
Middle East Reporter Anthony Shadid Dies in Syria