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7 arrested during Occupy D.C. clean up

Tensions escalated Saturday as police in riot gear clashed with protesters at McPherson Square. Members of the Occupy D.C. movement chanted "We're not scared," while Twitter erupted with reports of people being tasered by police. A total of seven protesters have been arrested. Full Story

Major snow storm heads east

The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow before heading east toward the central plains. Full Story

Murder trial shines light on U.Va.

The trial of George Huguely, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love, begins Monday with jury selection. Full Story

Gingrich expects Romney win in Nev.

A confident Mitt Romney is looking past his opponents and Nevada's caucuses the day the state votes. Newt Gingrich is bracing for defeat. Full Story

Obama-backed Syria resolution rebuffed

A U.N resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power was vetoed by Russia and China. Full Story


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Take Back the Park

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Trouble spots could hurt Obama

New data coming out could hurt President Barack Obama's re-election prospects. Politico Executive Editor Jim VandeHei says unemployment figures, GOP super PAC funding and swing states will all play roles in the campaign.
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Jim VandeHei

Executive Editor of Politico

"I think there's a lot, lot of trouble spots for the president."
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