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Storm blankets Nebraska after dumping on Colorado

February 4th, 2012 @ 05:15 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

A powerful winter storm that covered parts of Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow crept east across the Plains Saturday, knocking out electricity to thousands in Nebraska as the blanket of heavy, wet precipitation downed power lines and made travel treacherous.

Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC; 7 held

February 4th, 2012 @ 04:38 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Dozens of U.S. Park Police officers in riot gear and on horseback converged before dawn Saturday on one of the nation's last remaining Occupy sites, with police clearing away tents they said were banned under park rules.

Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria

February 4th, 2012 @ 04:36 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a U.N. resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown on unrest after hundreds were reported killed in the city of Homs.

Romney eyes win in quiet Nevada caucuses

February 4th, 2012 @ 04:29 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Republican presidential front runner Mitt Romney reached for his second straight victory Saturday in quiet Nevada caucuses, a contest that Newt Gingrich and the rest of his rivals conceded in advance.

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria

February 4th, 2012 @ 04:22 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by President Bashar Assad's forces. Activists said more than 200 were killed in the bloodiest episode of the nearly 11-month uprising.

Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescue

February 4th, 2012 @ 03:42 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Greece has just one day left to strike a deal with impatient lenders and reluctant political party leaders on a 130 billion rescue plan before the country is pushed towards a chaotic default, its finance minister warned on Saturday.