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Civilians bear brunt of Syrian assault
A cycle of gun battles and funerals dominates daily life in Syrian opposition hotspots, as the crackdown intensifies

$25B foreclosure abuse deal reached
Banks' pact with government lifts a cloud over lenders, but it leaves open questions about how much it will help homeowners

Nuc regulators OK 1st new plant since '78
New reactors for Atlanta-based company could begin operating in Ga. as soon as 2016

S.D. tribe sues beer makers
Oglala Sioux suing world's beer makers for $500 million for contributing to alcoholism on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S.D.

Buzzworthy ads from the campaign
Hotsheet breaks down the most memorable and unique ads - from "Big Dog" to "It's Halftime in America;" Vote for your favorite

Yes I'm gonna be a star
Sir Paul McCartney receives star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

New Pentagon rules revive women-in-combat debate
Pentagon recommending to Congress that female servicemembers be allowed to serve in more jobs closer to front lines

Former Giffords aide to run for her House seat
Ron Barber, former Giffords aide, will run for her seat in special election; says he has Giffords' "full support"

Dolan urges Obama to back down on birth control
Soon to be cardinal said Obama had promised to work with Catholic church in Oval Office meeting last year

10 states to get "No Child Left Behind" waivers
Obama will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era education law

Marines posed with flag resembling Nazi SS logo
Official says scout snipers' photo in front of notorious Nazi logo not acceptable; Unspecified action taken

Syria rebels bloodied, battered, but defiant
Clarissa Ward sees ragtag rebels engage Syrian army, lose 4 men, then parade their bodies defiantly past regime forces

7-year-old fights off suspected Walmart kidnap
Man videotaped trying to take 7-year-old girl while mom was in different aisle

Investing: Four words that can rob you blind
Here are four convincing words often used to separate you from your money

Ala. man drowns trying to save girlfriend
Man saw girlfriend's car sinking and tried to save her, not knowing she had escaped and been helped to shore

Powerball jackpot up to $310 million
No one won Wednesday's draw, but five players matched five out of six numbers

What will Adele sound like at the Grammys?
Adele knows that when she opens her mouth to sing at the Grammys this Sunday, just months after vocal cord surgery, many will be wondering if her voice will hold up.

STOCK Act passes in House
House passes legislation banning so-called "insider trading" by members of Congress

U.S. obesity epidemic includes pets
Survey by Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found 53 percent of dogs and 55 percent of cats are overweight or obese: Why?

Gender-bending model a runway sensation
Bosnian-born Andrej Pejic is the only top-tier fashion model who can walk down the runway as a man or a woman