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POSTED: February 08, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Another Twist for G.O.P. as Santorum Fares Well

A Turn in the Winner’s Circle, With an Uncertain Effect on a Shifting Race

Gingrich Focuses on Ohio, Hoping for Eventual Payoff on Super Tuesday


Unleashed, Democrats Hunt for ‘Super PAC’ Donors


Media Decoder Blog: For Campaign News, Viewers Tune to Cable


After Outcry, a Senior Official Resigns at Komen

Talks Stall on How to Pay for Extending Payroll Tax Cut

Radical U.S. Muslims Little Threat, Study Says

Bruised Feelings or No, Chairman Applies Jolt to Housing Authority


Port Authority Called ‘Dysfunctional’ as Trade Center Costs Rise



The Christian Science Monitor


Why Obama’s flip-flop on super PACs won’t matter

Indiana 'right to work' law: what it means for the pro-union Rust Belt

Why Obama’s flip-flop on super PACs won’t matter

Could Rick Santorum put Newt Gingrich in the rearview mirror Tuesday?


The Star Ledger

Dozens take to streets to protest New Brunswick police shooting

N.J. senators demand probe into how personal info of Christie court nominees was leaked to press

2 years before contract expires, Montclair schools superintendent announces resignation

Judge voids Morris County freeholder's election, orders her removed from office


Pearson Education announces 900 jobs coming to Hoboken

Christ Hospital in Jersey City files for bankruptcy, pledges to remain part of community


The Detroit Free Press


MSU is requiring freshmen to have health insurance or join its plan

Foster care gap: State will tap federal funds to aid youths ages 18-21


Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry program keeping more parolees out, audit finds


Pete Hoekstra defends Super Bowl ad featuring Chinese woman amid claims of racial insensitivity


Do Good Detroit: Free Press, Detroit Media Partnership seek grant applicants in education, literacy


The Washington Post


Santorum revives his campaign with wins in Colo., Missouri, Minn.

The Fix: Minn. deals Romney his biggest blow

Romney’s unremarkable record on jobs

Lawmakers help institutions tied to family

Federal judges: California same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Madame Tussauds adds wax Harriet Tubman


DCPS talented-and-gifted pilot revives old idea


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


GOP, Dems offer charter school amendments

Barbecue restaurants donate to family of Atlanta police officer


Atlanta OKs truancy ordinance


The Chicago Tribune


Student debt pushes more toward bankruptcy

City seeking public input on cultural plan

New Chicago city sticker is under review for possible gang signs


Teen dies day after he and his father are shot in car at Southwest Side intersection


Chicago Archdiocese unveils 2-parish plan for the Rev. Michael Pfleger

Emanuel, Preckwinkle tout dividends of city-county collaboration


The Los Angeles Times

Landmark day in battle over gay-marriage


Gavin Newsom, who initiated California gay marriage, hails ruling

Divided court rejects Proposition 8

Proposal to establish rights for domestic workers splits lawmakers

LAUSD fires two teachers accused of sex abuse



USA Today


Job openings jump to near a 3-year high


Presidential historian stole valuable docs


New surveys: Catholics want birth control coverage

White House to address controversial birth control policy



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Zelma Watson George was actress, U.N. ambassador: Black History Month

Ohio Gov. John Kasich declares Ohio is 'alive again' in his second State of the State speech


National decisions impact Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen in Northeast Ohio

Vice President Joe Biden to address Ohio newspaper convention Thursday


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