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Nation Gingrich says he's in the race to stay Calendar Photos Video
- Nation 2/14/12 N.J. Senate OKs gay marriage bill in milestone vote
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Greek Conservative leader commits to bailout terms Swiss craft janitor satellites to grab space junk Official: Prison fire in Honduras leaves 272 dead Romania's Prince Paul recognized as royal World stocks rise on slow Greek progress Russian foreign minister to hold Syria talks Greek Conservative party leader sends letter committing to bailout to international creditors

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Erie stores, eateries target thieves with 'shame' Police: Mumbling Pa. suspect had mouthful of crack Fugitive runs out of gas, calls sheriff for help Ex-CA mayor admits stealing mixer to make pizza Pakistani man fights police over 40-foot shark Mass. man charged with assault for tossing pennies Judge: Buy wife flowers, then take her to dinner

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (Feb. 10, 2012)

McFeatters: Putin's prescription -- more sex Obama releases budget, includes tax hikes on rich Mormons apologize for posthumous Jewish baptism Romney protest held outside Westminster show Romney protest held outside Westminster dog show

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Memorable anniversaries in 2012 Newt Gingrich and his family through the years Richard Nixon through the years Hillary Clinton through the years The British royal family through the years

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After his string of recent victories, could Rick Santorum secure the GOP front-runner position?

Yes -- he's on his way to the top No -- his victories were flukes Maybe -- it's too soon to tell

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Notable deaths

In this May 13, 2011 photo, Jill Kinmont

Disabled ski champ Jill Kinmont Boothe dies at 75 'Big Valley' star Peter Breck dead at age 82 Man who warned of Challenger disaster dies at 73 Civil rights activist Patricia Due dies Last known WWI veteran Florence Green dies at 110

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