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Egyptians press demand for end to military rule

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Tens of thousands flood Tahrir Square in Cairo demanding the immediate transfer of power from the ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces to a civilian government.

Economy grew a modest 2.8% at end of 2011

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The recovery continued in the final three months of the year, but the expansion was still less than many analysts had hoped.

Obama takes colleges to task for tuition hikes

By Christi Parsons

"If you can't stop tuition from going up, the funding you get from taxpayers every year will go down," the president warns. Video

Romney reclaims edge in Florida polls as race nears end

By Michael A. Memoli | 12:45 p.m.

A Quinnipiac University poll gives Romney a 38%-29% lead over Gingrich, with Paul at 14% and Santorum slipping to 12%.

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2 Utah teens charged in plot to blow up high school | 11:53 a.m.

Former fugitive gets 61 years in sexual assaults | 11:44 a.m.

State court leaving districts intact for Senate races | 11:11 a.m.

Bombing at Baghdad funeral kills at least 32

TSA at LAX mistakes insulin pump for gun

Surfing journalist seized by pirates in Somalia

911 caller said Demi Moore was 'smoking something'

Winds force closure of Cal State San Bernardino

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Former fugitive gets 61 years in O.C., San Diego sexual assaults 01/27/2012, 11:44 a.m.
New Senate districts to remain, California Supreme Court says 01/27/2012, 11:11 a.m.

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Romney enters final weekend with lead in Florida GOP primary 01/27/2012, 12:56 p.m.
Rick Santorum tailors his pitch to South Florida Latinos 01/27/2012, 12:08 p.m.
Losses in Europe and Asia hurt Ford's fourth-quarter profits 01/27/2012, 10:47 a.m.
State Supreme Court to leave boundaries intact for Senate races 01/27/2012, 10:19 a.m.
Stocks open lower after GDP report disappoints 01/27/2012, 9:27 a.m.

Virus outbreak in Riverside, Orange counties worries horse owners 01/27/2012, 12:00 a.m.
A flaky winter in Yosemite 01/27/2012, 12:00 a.m.
New Web reality series puts USC in a bad light 01/27/2012, 12:00 a.m.
HPV study finds 7% of U.S. teens, adults carry virus in mouths 01/27/2012, 12:00 a.m.
Scotland can stop painting its Forth Rail Bridge 01/26/2012, 4:29 p.m.

Lily the Chihuahua dies after being hit with golf club - L.A. Now 01/27/2012, 1:52 p.m.
Gov. Jerry Brown offers sweeping defense of high-speed rail - L.A. Now 01/27/2012, 1:45 p.m.
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Baseball: Alonzo Garcia could be key to City Section season - Varsity Times Insider 01/27/2012, 1:37 p.m.

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