Some proponents of several candidates who were eliminated from the race have found it difficult to support the remaining two candidates, who embrace far less moderate platforms.

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Some in Egypt Disdain Both Candidates

Rep. Allen West, a Florida Republican, was recently captured on video asserting that there are “78 to 81” Democrats in Congress who are members of the Communist Party. Of course, it’s not unusual for some renegade lawmaker from either side of the aisle to say something outrageous. What made West’s comment — right out of the McCarthyite playbook of the 1950s — so striking was the almost complete lack of condemnation from Republican congressional leaders or other major party figures, including the remaining presidential candidates. Read full article > >

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Let’s just say it: The Republicans are the problem.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp says his team have to win their remaining five league games to finish in the top four.

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Redknapp sets five-victory target

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp says his team have to win their remaining five league games to finish in the top four.

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A federal judge rejected a bid by the Mets owners to have the remaining claims of a lawsuit in the Madoff fraud dismissed, and ruled that the trustee was entitled to collect up to $83 million.

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Judge Deals a Financial Blow to Mets’ Owners

The longer the campaign season goes on, the more dissatisfied Republican voters seem to be with their choice in candidates. So it’s no surprise that, even this late in the race, there remains plenty of buzz that someone perfect might still jump in — to win the nomination outright in the remaining primaries, or to build up enough steam to seize it in a contested GOP convention in Tampa. Read full article > >

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A brokered convention or late-arriving winner? Probably not.

The longer the campaign season goes on, the more dissatisfied Republican voters seem to be with their choice in candidates. So it’s no surprise that, even this late in the race, there remains plenty of buzz that someone perfect might still jump in — to win the nomination outright in the remaining primaries, or to build up enough steam to seize it in a contested GOP convention in Tampa. Read full article > >

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A brokered convention or late-arriving winner? Probably not.

MOSCOW — Rescue workers are searching for 49 men in freezing, remote waters off Russia’s east coast after their oil rig capsized and sank amid fierce storms on Sunday. By nightfall, four men had been confirmed dead, 14 others had been plucked alive from the churning, icy waters by the ship that had been towing the Kolskaya drilling platform. But the search for the remaining men was hampered by freezing temperatures, a driving blizzard and strong winds. Read full article > >

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Rescuers searching for 49 Russians in freezing, remote waters after platform capsizes; 4 dead

The Obama administration on Tuesday will wade into the increasingly divisive national debate over new voting laws in several states that could depress turnout among minorities and others who helped elect the president in 2008. A dozen states this year tightened rules requiring voters to present state-issued photo identification at the polls, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Although Democratic governors vetoed four of the measures, liberal and civil rights groups have been raising alarms about the remaining laws, calling them an “assault on democracy” and an attempt to depress minority voter turnout. Read full article > >

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Eric Holder wades into debate over voting rights as presidential election nears

Three weeks ago, it was brought to Virginia Coach Mike London’s attention that only two ACC Coastal Division teams could reach the conference title game by winning their remaining regular season contests: His Cavaliers and four-time ACC champion Virginia Tech .  “Maybe a couple years from now you talk about winning out and running the table and controlling our own destiny,” London said then. “That’s for teams that have been there and done that.” Read full article > >

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Virginia football vs. Virginia Tech: A chance for the Cavs to balance the scales in the commonwealth

Singer George Michael cancels the remaining dates of his tour while he is treated in Vienna for “severe” pneumonia, his publicist confirms.

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Sick George Michael shelves tour

Rescuers in China save the remaining 45 miners who were trapped underground for 36 hours after a cave-in, state media say.

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Dozens rescued from Chinese mine

With Greece’s government on the brink of collapse and its economy straining under the crushing weight of debt, many have reacted hysterically to the country’s decision to put the EU bailout to a vote. The Economist ’s Buttonwood’s Notebook , on the other hand, has opted to coolly lay out the remaining options for the Greek people. Voters have “every right” to “vote away [their] debts”—but they’d better be ready for the consequences. If they refuse bailout money from their European neighbors (with accompanying austerity agreements), they will either have to raise taxes, massively cut spending, or default outright. Of course, in their ideal world, Greeks would choose to take the money without any austerity measures. “But the Germans have to satisfy their own voters,” the author writes. “Democracy cuts both ways.”

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Let the Greeks Vote!

Adele cancels all her remaining live dates and promotional appearances for 2011 after suffering continuing problems with her voice.

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Adele cancels all 2011 live dates

Four days after presidents of the remaining Big East schools voted unanimously to rebuild through aggressive expansion , the league found itself braced for yet another defection, with Texas Christian poised to bail for the Big 12 before its much ballyhooed membership took effect. Confirmation of TCU’s change of heart wasn’t expected until Friday, when university officials were to vote on accepting the Big 12’s invitation. But Big East officials on Thursday began informing current and prospective members — Navy, among them — of TCU’s decision to renege on its pledge to join the league next year. Read full article > >

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Big East football future is uncertain with TCU’s likely departure to Big 12