Obama says college costs must be held in check [27 Jan 12, 6:27pm] President Obama wrapped up a five-stop trip Friday by telling University of Michigan students he will fight to keep college costs down.
Americans Abroad to Get Bigger Say in 2012 Election [27 Jan 12, 6:17pm] Laws allowing more time for ballot transmission, a faster military mail service and electronic ballots should make it easier for Americans abroad to receive and cast votes.
Violence Rises Sharply in Syria, Flustering Arab League Monitors [27 Jan 12, 6:14pm] Heavy bloodshed was reported Friday as Arab League monitors expressed exasperation and the United Nations made a step toward a possible resolution condemning the government.
France, Karzai Want Faster NATO Afghanistan Exit [27 Jan 12, 6:08pm] After meeting with Afghan leader Hamid Karzai, the French president said the country’s soldiers in Afghanistan will resume their training mission and withdraw by the end of 2013.
Charges over decapitation murder [27 Jan 12, 6:34pm] Two men are charged with the murder of a man who was found decapitated and burnt in Stockport.
O'Hagan accused 'to help police' [27 Jan 12, 6:15pm] A man previously accused of murdering journalist Martin O'Hagan has agreed to co-operate with police investigating the LVF killing, a court hears.
Parties clash over RBS boss bonus [27 Jan 12, 6:15pm] Ministers and Labour clash over who is responsible for RBS chief executive Stephen Hester's contract, amid anger about a £963,000 share bonus offer.
Arabs warn of Syria 'escalation' [27 Jan 12, 6:03pm] The Arab League's monitoring chief warns that Syria has seen an escalation of violence in recent days, as the UN prepares to discuss the crisis.
Funeral for Rio collapse victim [27 Jan 12, 5:54pm] The funeral is held for the first of nine confirmed victims of Wednesday's building collapse in Rio de Janeiro, as rescuers continue to search the rubble for about 20 missing people.
Grandchildren of John Tyler, America's 10th president, are still alive [27 Jan 12, 6:56pm] While most U.S. presidents become associated with important legislation or significant policies, what stands out for former President John Tyler, America's 10th commander in chief, is his impressive lineage.
Chew on this: what Republican presidential hopefuls are eating [27 Jan 12, 4:45pm] You may know where the Republican presidential candidates stand on certain political issues, but do you know where their strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to food? 
Utah girl credited with outing school bombing plot [27 Jan 12, 2:18pm] The high school sophomore said she received the text from a friend, one of the suspects, and told one of the school's administrators, which led to the arrest of the two teens.
Study: 1 in 14 People Has Oral HPV Infection [27 Jan 12, 5:50pm] Men were much more likely to have an oral HPV infection than women. And people who have had more sex partners and more frequent sex were more likely to be positive for HPV.
Reports: More Than 50 Dead In Days Of Syria Turmoil [27 Jan 12, 5:49pm] Activists say forces loyal to President Bashar Assad shelled residential buildings, fired on crowds and left bleeding corpses in the streets in a dramatic escalation of fighting. Much of the violence was focused in the city of Homs.
Pentagon's Spending On Key Injuries Isn't Being Tracked Well, Auditors Say [27 Jan 12, 4:45pm] The Defense Department has spent close to $3 billion since 2007 to treat and study traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. But a federal investigation finds that it's difficult to figure out how the money's been spent.
Spokesman Rejects Report That Ron Paul 'Signed Off' On Racist Newsletters [27 Jan 12, 4:25pm] The Washington Post reports that persons with "direct knowledge of Paul's business" say he was involved in the decision to publish racist messages in a newsletter bearing his name. A Paul campaign spokesman says that's not true.
The Daily Beast
The Last Riveting GOP Debate? [27 Jan 12, 5:59pm] With Mitt looking dominant again, how many more Jacksonville-like thrillers are in store? By Michael Medved.
Ron Paul: Liar [27 Jan 12, 5:15pm] Ron Paul knew about the content of his racist newsletters.
Who Are Katherine Heigl’s Fans? [27 Jan 12, 1:24pm] The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star should have just stayed on TV. By Ramin Setoodeh.
Newt's Excuse [27 Jan 12, 1:00pm] Newt Gingrich now complains that he performed poorly last night because Mitt Romney stacked the hall with supporters who cheered more at Romney's remarks than his own.
The Sex Lives of Others' [27 Jan 12, 11:44am] What the sex diaries of 1,500 Americans can teach us about relationships, love, and ourselves. Jessica Bennett on 'The Sex Diaries Project.'
The Missing Agenda [27 Jan 12, 9:55am] Are leaders missing the real point?
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Romney Assails Gingrich on Tactics, Policy in Florida Debate [27 Jan 12, 6:04pm] Mitt Romney assailed Newt Gingrich repeatedly in the final televised Republican presidential debate before Florida’s Jan. 31 primary, putting the former U.S. House speaker on the defensive for his campaign tactics and policies.
Citigroup Exits Proprietary Trading, Says Most Staff to Leave [27 Jan 12, 6:04pm] Citigroup Inc., the third-biggest U.S. lender, will close a proprietary-trading desk that makes bets with the firm’s own money and most of the unit’s staff will leave before rules banning the practice take effect.
Government Cuts Keep U.S. Union Rate at Record Low in 2011 [27 Jan 12, 6:02pm] The rate of union membership in the U.S. fell to a record low in 2011 for a second-straight year, as the loss of government jobs exceeded a rise in private-sector workers, the Labor Department said.
Rehn Says Greek Debt Deal Is Close as Creditors Meet Ministers [27 Jan 12, 6:02pm] European Union Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said authorities are “very close” to reaching an agreement on a private-sector involvement in a Greek debt swap this month.
BBC UK edition
Charges over decapitation murder [27 Jan 12, 6:34pm] Two men are charged with the murder of a man who was found decapitated and burnt in Stockport.
O'Hagan accused 'to help police' [27 Jan 12, 6:15pm] A man previously accused of murdering journalist Martin O'Hagan has agreed to co-operate with police investigating the LVF killing, a court hears.
Parties clash over RBS boss bonus [27 Jan 12, 6:15pm] Ministers and Labour clash over who is responsible for RBS chief executive Stephen Hester's contract, amid anger about a £963,000 share bonus offer.
Arabs warn of Syria 'escalation' [27 Jan 12, 6:03pm] The Arab League's monitoring chief warns that Syria has seen an escalation of violence in recent days, as the UN prepares to discuss the crisis.
Funeral for Rio collapse victim [27 Jan 12, 5:54pm] The funeral is held for the first of nine confirmed victims of Wednesday's building collapse in Rio de Janeiro, as rescuers continue to search the rubble for about 20 missing people.
'Bullet' sent to QPR's Ferdinand [27 Jan 12, 5:50pm] Police are investigating after a "malicious communication" - reportedly containing a bullet - was sent to Anton Ferdinand.
Financial Times
US growth accelerates to 2.8% [27 Jan 12, 6:26pm] The US economy grew at a robust annualised rate of 2.8 per cent in the final three months of 2011 but there was little sign of rapid growth ahead
EU avoided ‘major, major credit crunch’ [27 Jan 12, 4:42pm] Europe avoided a credit crunch thanks to €489bn of emergency three-year loans to banks by the European Central Bank last month, governor says
Tensions rise over eurozone firewall [27 Jan 12, 3:56pm] Fresh tensions emerge between France and Germany over the eurozone rescue despite expectations a deal to restructure Greece’s debt is imminent
Syrian violence intensifies as UN meets [27 Jan 12, 3:12pm] Attacks escalate in Homs leaving four people dead, a day after 33 people including nine children, were killed in the city
Iran edges closer to ban on EU oil exports [27 Jan 12, 2:57pm] A law to be debated on Sunday could halt exports of oil to the EU as early as next week, the semi-official Fars news agency reports
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