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Denis Dolgodvorov of Russia jumps during the training session of the men's moguls at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Bela Szandelszky / AP)

Winter marvel follows tough act

Vancouver, B.C., will host the first Olympic Games Opening Ceremony since the extravaganza that was Beijing 2008.

Houston Chronicle

30 athletes out of Olympics for doping

CBS News

Olympic preparations

MSNBC

Former President Bill Clinton gets 2 stents in coronary artery

Former President Bill Clinton was taken to a Manhattan hospital and two stents were installed in one of his coronary arteries.

ABC News

Stents and chest pain explained

CNN

Bill Clinton rushed to NYC hospital

MSNBC

Senate lawmakers unveil long-awaited jobs bill

Democratic U.S. senators unveiled a limited job-creation bill, but hopes for quick passage were thrown into question after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., criticized the legislation.

Reuters

Haitian judge to free 10 US missionaries

The 10 U.S. missionaries charged with kidnapping for trying to take a busload of children out of Haiti should be released from jail while an investigation continues, a Haitian judge said.

Baltimore Sun

Haitian children begin enrolling in US schools

San Francisco Chronicle

1st rain batters homeless Haitians

YouTube

Europe's debt crisis: What it means for American citizens

The debt crisis in Greece may seem remote to Americans, but experts say it could impact the financial recovery for the U.S. and the world. The Greek financial woes were a top priority at a summit.

NPR

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The sun shines on the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Cliff Owen / AP)	A hot air balloon takes off at the start of the four-day Philippine Hot Air Balloon festival in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Bullit Marquez / AP)	Evening rituals performed near the River Ganges, in Haridwar, India. (Photo by Rajesh Kumar Singh / AP)

NATION

US would reap billions from $1 cigarette tax: health advocates

Adding a $1 per pack tax to cigarettes could raise more than $9 billion a year for states, health advocates said, and a poll released with the study shows Americans would support such a tax.

Reuters

Calif. prison early-release program is creating controversy

A new state law that is designed to reduce California's exploding prison population is under fire for allowing the early release of some low-risk offenders.

NPR

Judge halts county inmates' early release

KCRA

Home prices show signs of stability

Home prices rose in more than 40 percent of U.S. cities in the fourth quarter of last year, as massive federal spending helped the housing market show signs of stability.

ABC News

4th quarter existing-home sales surge

Marketwire

POLITICS

Obama report: 95,000 jobs said to come

The United States is likely to average 95,000 more jobs each month this year, while personal savings will remain high as credit remains tight, according to a White House report released.

New York Times

Obama: Recovery not complete until jobs restored

Reuters

Jobless suffer as corporate cash climbs to $1.19 trillion

Bloomberg

Charlie Wilson, the Texas congressman, dies at 76

Charlie Wilson, a 12-term Texas congressman who masterminded a covert effort to funnel billions of dollars in arms to Afghan rebels fighting the Soviets in the 1980s, died in Lufkin, Texas. He was 76.

New York Times

Former Congressman Charlie Wilson dies

ABC News

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Fans push for Betty White to host 'SNL'

More than 188,000 people on Facebook are urging "Saturday Night Live" to make Betty White a host, as the 88-year-old actress has become more ubiquitous.

CBS News

British fashion icon Alexander McQueen kills himself

Alexander McQueen, one of Britain's most successful fashion designers, has been found dead at his home in London.

Times Online

In pictures: Alexander McQueen

BBC

EDUCATION

College board announces AP results

With almost 16 percent of the public high school class of 2009 achieving at least one AP Exam score of three or higher, more students than before are participating in rigorous course work and succeeding.

EducationNews.org

College enrollment growth amid recession creates challenges for states

A new analysis of state financing and enrollment trends in higher education highlights the challenges the nation's colleges will face even after the economy has fully recovered.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NASA launches a new Solar Dynamics Observatory

NASA has launched a rocket carrying a probe that the agency says will study the sun "in greater detail than ever before."

CNN

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Solar Dynamics Observatory

NASA

Mice mirroring humans

These mice closely reflect the genetic variation of humans, and may be the key to understanding some of today’s most common and most complex diseases.

Scientific American

Google dangles 100 times faster Internet speeds in fiber plan

Google Inc.’s effort to offer Internet access at speeds 100 times faster than those available raises the bar for U.S. cable and phone companies as the government readies a national broadband plan.

Bloomberg

SPORTS

Vonn says she feels good enough to train

Lindsey Vonn felt good enough after a morning course inspection to participate in a training run, an indication that her injured shin may not keep her from chasing a gold medal haul after all.

New York Times

Rick Pitino denies interest in Nets job

The New York Daily News reported that Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino is interested in the New Jersey Nets' head coaching vacancy, but the coach tells ESPN the report is false.

Sporting News

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GOOD NEWS

Md. Historical Society rebounds with exhibit of Peale works

The 165-year-old Historical Society continues its journey back from a rough patch that led to reductions in staff and operating hours. Some of those hours might be restored as soon as next week.

Baltimore Sun

Seattle donors step up to save program aimed at rescuing teen prostitutes

A Seattle investment adviser pledged $100,000 of his own money to help launch the state's first program aimed at rescuing teenage prostitutes from the dangers of sex work.

Seattle Times

WORLD

Mandela makes appearance as lawmakers honor him

Former South African freedom fighter-turned-president Nelson Mandela made a rare public appearance as the nation's parliament met to honor him on the 20th anniversary of his release from prison.

CNN

Ousted tribal leaders poised to take over after NATO offensive