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Syrians rally in support of army defectors

Demonstrations held in support of Free Syrian Army, as Arab League chief warns of civil war and activists report deaths.

Profit outlook darkens for European retailers

LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Fears about the profit outlook for 2012 will loom large when top European retailers including Carrefour and Metro post fourth-quarter sales next week amid signs of growing consumer caution and after a shock warning from Tesco Thursday. Disposable incomes are being squeezed across much of Europe by rising prices, muted wages growth and government austerity measures. ...

Easterbrook: The spread's hold on football

A generation of players raised in spread offenses has taken hold.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/23/12

Release Time:  For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:26 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing.  Before I get started, I just wanted to let you know that the President earlier today called Mark Kelly to express his appreciation to Congresswoman Giffords and to thank them both for their patriotism and ...

What to do with our water system? An interview with North Carolina Rep. Tim Moffitt

On Jan. 11, Xpress Contributing Editor Nelda Holder sat down with Rep. Tim Moffitt and talked with him about Study Bill 925, which created a Statehouse committee charged with reviewing and, perhaps, determining the future of the Asheville water system.  The committee, chaired by Moffitt, holds its first official meeting on Jan. 23 in Raleigh. In February, the committee will hold a public meeting ...