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Virginia Gov. shifts on abortion bill; revised measure
PORTSMOUTH, Virginia - Virginia's Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday abruptly shifted his stance on a hotly-contested bill requiring women seeking abortions to have an ultrasound, asking lawmakers to revise the legislation just before a scheduled vote.
BP, Anadarko liable for U.S. spill damages
- BP Plc and Anadarko Petroleum Corp are liable for civil damages under federal pollution laws over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a U.S. judge ruled, exposing them to billions of dollars in potential fines.
More U.S. kids living in high-poverty areas: study
WASHINGTON - Years of economic setbacks have taken their toll on the nation's youngest residents, with another 1.6 million children living in high-poverty neighborhoods, according to one study that shows nearly 8 million children residing in poor areas in 2010.
Analysis: Can U.S. economy withstand gasoline price curse?
WASHINGTON - Could history repeat itself? That is a question uppermost in the minds of many Americans as they warily watch gasoline prices at the pump rise week after week.
Auto lenders give easier terms, cheaper money
- U.S. lenders made more auto loans in the most recent quarter, but took more risks and charged less interest to get the business, according to a report released on Thursday by credit reporting and market information firm Experian Automotive.
Struggling Floridians line up for a chance to keep homes
MIAMI - Nearly 1,200 people lined up at a downtown Miami conference center on Wednesday, holding onto mortgage documents and income statements in the hope of saving the homes they are struggling to pay for.
Ex-lacrosse player at UVA convicted of murdering
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia - A jury on Wednesday found former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V guilty of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of his ex-girlfriend, and recommended he serve 25 years in prison.
Judge strikes down law mandating sale of contraception
TACOMA, Washington - A federal judge declared on Wednesday that a Washington state rule requiring pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptives against their religious beliefs is unconstitutional.
Oakland police accused of shooting cousin of Oscar Grant
OAKLAND, California - A man shot and wounded by an Oakland police officer last weekend was a cousin of Oscar Grant, whose shooting death by a Bay Area transit officer sparked violent demonstrations in 2010, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Guantanamo captive in plea deal with U.S. prosecutors
WASHINGTON - An alleged al Qaeda operative from Maryland held at Guantanamo Bay has entered into a plea agreement with U.S. military prosecutors that calls for him to testify against other detainees, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Abortion question booed at Republican debate
A question about abortion led to a flareup in the culture war of the 2012 presidential campaign at the last Republican presidential debate before Tuesday's Arizona and Michigan primaries and "Super Tuesday" voting on March 6.


