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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

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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