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U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment walk in a column as they enter Marjah in Afghanistan's Helmand province.  (Photo by David Guttenfelder / AP) Fitful recovery tests consumer goods makers in 2010 The world's biggest consumer goods and food companies face a selective return to consumer spending in 2010, testing their resolve to avoid promotions and suggesting more industry mergers. Reuters US captures 4 Olympic medals Freestyle skier Hannah Kearney, the final competitor down the slope, captured the first gold medal for Team USA, winning the women's moguls competition. USA TODAY How to hold a Winter Olympics without snow Christian Science Monitor Latest Olympics photo gallery McClatchy   Battle for Taliban stronghold may last weeks It could take weeks to reclaim the Taliban stronghold of Marjah as thousands of U.S. troops and Afghan soldiers fought for a second day to break the militants' grip on Afghanistan's dangerous south. MSNBC Civilians die in Afghan offensive BBC Coalition troops find 'minimal interference' in assault on Taliban CNN Afghanistan offensive Yahoo! News Alaska oil firm head dies in avalanche The president of ConocoPhillips Alaska was killed and another person is feared dead after the two were swept away while snowmobiling on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, state police said. MSNBC Office romance fine with most folks For those who found a Valentine at work, here's good news; Office romances don't bother fellow workers unless they have a negative effect, a new study finds. HealthDay   NATION Marine base's ex-residents, many ill, only now learning of toxic water Although it was discovered a quarter-century ago, residents of Camp Lejeune were not told they drank contaminated well water for decades. McClatchy Energysavers.gov offers cash for more efficient appliances The Department of Energy has allocated $300 million toward its Cash for Appliances program, which offers rebates to consumers who buy Energy Star-rated appliances. Christian Science Monitor POLITICS Why Cheney attacks Former Vice President Dick Cheney appeared on ABC's "This Week" today, and his line of attack of was predictable: President Barack Obama projects weakness to terrorists and puts American lives at risk. Politico Biden says Cheney is misinformed or misleading San Francisco Chronicle Obama touts new 'pay-go' budget rules President Barack Obama said new budget rules that say spending cuts must accompany spending increases will force Congress to "pay for what it spends, just like everybody else." CBS News Obama hails return of 'pay-go' CNN BUSINESS Production, home starts probably climbed: US economy preview The manufacturing rebound probably accelerated in January and homebuilding bounced back, adding to evidence the U.S. expansion began the new year without missing a beat. BusinessWeek Wall St. helped Greece to mask debt fueling Europe’s crisis Wall Street tactics akin to the ones that fostered subprime mortgages in America have worsened the financial crisis shaking Greece and undermining the euro. New York Times Goldman Sachs's Spilker, overseer of $871 billion, exits firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc. investment management co-head Marc Spilker is leaving the firm after two decades and will be replaced by a predecessor, Edward Forst. Bloomberg SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Astronauts hit snag with new space station room Astronauts ran into trouble while setting up the International Space Station's newest room, Tranquility: A critical insulating cover does not fit. MSNBC At Electronic Arts, some wins come without any packages Electronic Arts Inc. told investors not to expect much growth from its retail business for the coming year. Instead, the video game publishing giant is hoping to pump up the volume in its downloadable products. MarketWatch SPORTS Huge waves at Mavericks injure spectators The Super Bowl of Surfing lived up to its legend as the waves were so big they caused collateral damage on the sidelines. A reported 13 people were injured and at least 40 people were knocked off their feet. San Francisco Chronicle Monster waves wipe out surf audience ABC News Scheyer, No. 8 Duke rout Maryland 77-56 Jon Scheyer scored 22 points and No. 8 Duke marked coach Mike Krzyzewski's 1,000th game at the school with a 77-56 rout of Maryland in a matchup of the Atlantic Coast Conference's top two teams. Sports Illustrated Stern says NBA projects $400 million in losses MSNBC Why biathlon is the sport in Europe Though seen as an exotic enigma by most Americans, biathlon has become the No. 1 winter sport to watch on TV in Europe. Christian Science Monitor RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Partner yoga offers couples a chance to strengthen and deepen bonds Yoga can act as a powerful magnet for couples yearning to reconnect physically or emotionally. Partner or couples yoga classes in particular can potentially enhance and deepen relationships. Daily Press Making murals to keep the graffiti away After 152 years, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist has found a new way to reach the Mission District masses — by putting Jesus in a mural. San Francisco Chronicle   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Let this operation be the last The Independent Column: Palin's beer-track populism National Journal Column: Big screen kiss gets smaller Times Online Column: The case against the Winter Olympics Slate Column: Keep judges impartial Detroit Free Press Column: Crucible of change New York Times Column: No medals for Olympics opener The Nation Column: D'oh, Canada! Salon   Site edited by: Alen Amini, Brian Levine, Nabila Dellil, Michael J. Bobak, James Morris, Rick Dossey, Walt Chiu, Antonio Jules, Megan Morris, Michael Makofka, Laura Noueihed and Jodi McMaster.   GOOD NEWS Embracing history: Man sets hugs record in Vegas An Ohio man has embraced the Valentine's Day spirit faster than anyone before, giving 7,777 hugs in 24 hours for a new record. Houston Chronicle American charity donations to Haiti surpass $709 million American charities have contributed more than $709 million to aid quake-stricken Haiti. Christian Post WORLD 8 people killed in Indian bomb attack At least eight people were killed after a bomb blast ripped through a restaurant popular with foreign tourists in the western Indian city of Pune. Reuters Hillary Clinton in Gulf to keep pressure on Iran U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in the Gulf to rally Arab support for tougher sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. BBC HEALTH Diabetes drug may raise risk for bone fractures in older women A study finds women with Type 2 diabetes who take a commonly prescribed class of medications to treat insulin resistance may be at a higher risk for developing bone fractures. ScienceDaily More Americans seeking health care in other countries Critics of health care reform often point to desperate Canadians who head south for surgery to escape waiting lists. But now Americans are heading overseas to escape the high cost of U.S. care. Houston Chronicle ENVIRONMENT Bill Gates talks climate change and high-tech nuclear Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates strayed from his philanthropic focus on fighting poverty and disease to address another threat to the world's poor — climate change. Grist Push to ban trade of bluefin tuna Scientists, politicians and wildlife groups are pressing to restrict the sale of the endangered bluefin tuna, a move likely to be opposed by Japan, the world's main purchaser of the fish. Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Seeking my race-based Valentine online Even though America has been flirting intensely with a postracial label for some time, color blindness is not upheld as an ideal in the realm of online romance. On some sites, it's not even an option. TIME Speed-dating record set in Thailand Reuters A-Twitter over updated sweethearts candy For the first time in 145 years, the original recipe has been revamped. The new candies have brighter colors, bolder flavors and more current Valentine's Day expressions — like TWEET ME. NPR Do technology and romance mix? Live Science EDUCATION Snow days deprive many students of their only daily meals Snowstorms that pummeled the Mid-Atlantic region deprived tens of thousands of children of the free or reduced-price school lunch that may be their only nutritious meal of the day. USA TODAY School districts seek legal advice on texts after court decisions Two recent Washington state court decisions on high-school math textbooks have area school districts seeking legal advice as they try to settle on which books to choose. EducationNews.org   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Huge rise in birth defects in Falluja Doctors in Iraq's war-ravaged Falluja are dealing with up to 15 times as many chronic deformities in infants and a spike in early life cancers that may be linked to toxic materials left over from the fighting. 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