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Algeria: Car bomb blast kills at least 3 (AP)

AP - A car bomb exploded Tuesday outside a police station in northern Algeria, killing at least three people and wounding several others, security officials said.

Grammys get interim deal with writers (AP)

AP - The Grammy Awards will be in full voice next month, with the striking writers guild agreeing Monday to allow its members to work on the show.

Bush targets Iraq, economy fears in final State of the Nation address (AFP)

AFP - President George W. Bush on Monday warned against pulling the plug on his Iraq strategy and assured the US public -- now more worried about the US economy than the war -- that help was on the way.

Giuliani in trouble as Florida Republicans vote: poll (Reuters)

Reuters - Republican Rudy Giuliani's White House quest could be in deep trouble as he lags far behind the leaders in a Florida presidential primary he counted on winning, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Tuesday.

Kenyan forces struggle to contain violence as death toll mounts (AFP)

AFP - Kenyan security forces struggled Tuesday to contain escalating violence as the post-election unrest claimed its first victim among the country's politicians.

Kansas governor calls for cooperation (AP)

AP - Democrats in the midst of their own roiling presidential nomination fight followed President Bush's State of the Union address not so much with a response as with their own theme of bipartisan cooperation.

Browns, Romeo Crennel agree on extension (AP)

AP - Coach Romeo Crennel has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, his agent said Monday night.

China's economic heartland besieged by wild winter (Reuters)

Reuters - Chaotic winter weather besieged China's business and farming heartland on Tuesday, with no quick end in sight to weeks of snow and ice that have trapped energy and food flows ahead of a big national holiday.

Senate Democrats adding to stimulus (AP)

AP - A top Senate Democrat unveiled a $156 billion economic stimulus package Monday that awards rebates to senior citizens living off Social Security and extends unemployment benefits, setting up a clash with the White House and House leaders pushing a narrower package.

Ethnic clashes spread in western Kenya (AP)

AP - Thousands of machete-wielding youths hunted down members of President Mwai Kibaki's Kikuyu tribe Monday in western Kenya's Rift Valley, torching homes and buses, clashing with police, and blocking roads with burning tires.

An economy grows around Britney Spears (AP)

AP - In the days after the Britney Spears soap opera rode a police-escorted gurney to its apex, celeb-mag sales spiked, traffic jammed gossip Web sites, tabloid TV ratings rose and paparazzi photo prices surged.

Bush seeks to ease Americans' fears over economy (Reuters)

Reuters - President George W. Bush sought to calm Americans' fears about the troubled economy on Monday while charting a course he hopes will keep him relevant in his final year in office.

SocGen under pressure over rogue trade warning (Reuters)

Reuters - Societe Generale faces growing embarrassment after it emerged the French bank was warned last year about the suspect activities of Jerome Kerviel and its key fraud accusation against the 31-year-old trader collapsed.

Bush targets US worries over Iraq, economy (AFP)

AFP - President George W. Bush told a wary global audience Monday that the US economy was not headed for recession and that US forces in Iraq will face "tough fighting" in 2008 -- but are winning the war.

Indicted Obama fundraiser's bond revoked (AP)

AP - An indicted businessman who poured thousands of dollars into the campaigns of Barack Obama and other politicians was jailed Monday after prosecutors disclosed he received $3.5 million from an Iraqi billionaire while claiming to be broke.

Bush speech focuses on sagging economy (AP)

AP - President Bush, focusing on gnawing recession fears as went before Congress with his final State of the Union address, said Monday that Americans are troubled about their economic future and lawmakers should urgently approve a $150-billion rescue plan.

Kennedy endorses Obama ? 'change in air' (AP)

AP - Summoning memories of his brother the slain president, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy led two generations of the First Family of Democratic politics Monday in endorsing Barack Obama for the White House, declaring, "I feel change is in the air."

Grammys get interim writers union pact (AP)

AP - The striking Hollywood writers union said Monday it will let its members work on the Grammy Awards.

Bush speech will seek to calm fears over economy (Reuters)

Reuters - President George W. Bush will try to reassure nervous Americans on Monday he is doing everything possible to keep the economy from sliding into recession, as he struggles to stay relevant in the twilight of his term.

McCain, Romney lob "liberal" smear in Florida push (Reuters)

Reuters - In a tight battle in Florida, John McCain and Mitt Romney competed to stick each other with the "liberal" tag, a harsh smear among conservative Republicans whose votes could be decisive in Tuesday's voting for presidential contenders.

Five US soldiers killed in flashpoint Iraq city (AFP)

AFP - Five US soldiers were killed in flashpoint Mosul city on Monday when their patrol was struck by a roadside bomb and then attacked by gunmen holed up in a nearby mosque, the American military said.

Brady has 'slight limp' at Pats workout (AP)

AP - Tom Brady was back where he belongs Monday, behind center for the New England Patriots' first practice session of Super Bowl week. The NFL's Most Valuable Player missed three practices last week with a tender right ankle, which he had taped for Monday's training at Arizona State in nearby Tempe.

McCain, Romney lob "liberal" in final Fla. stretch (Reuters)

Reuters - In a tight battle in Florida, John McCain and Mitt Romney competed to stick each other with the liberal tag, a political death sentence among conservative Republicans whose votes could be decisive in Tuesday's presidential voting.

New flu vaccine may not need needles (AP)

AP - Relief may be on the way for all those youngsters trembling at the thought of another needle jab. One day the flu vaccine may simply be placed under the tongue.

Clemens' son defends him at Astros camp (AP)

AP - With Roger Clemens a no-show at Houston Astros training camp Monday, Koby Clemens spoke out in defense of his dad. Roger Clemens was accused by his former trainer in last month's Mitchell Report of using steroids and human growth hormone in 1998, 2000 and 2001, allegations the seven-time Cy Young Award winner vehemently denies.

Medical schools prepare for "silver tsunami" (Reuters)

Reuters - Just a few years ago, a graduate from Brown University medical school had just an inkling about how to care for the elderly.

Indicted Obama fundraiser's bond revoked (AP)

AP - A judge revoked the $2 million bond Monday for indicted businessman Antoin "Tony" Rezko, who has raised thousands of dollars for Barack Obama and Illinois politicians.

Cold meds send 7,000 kids to hospitals (AP)

AP - Cough and cold medicines send about 7,000 children to hospital emergency rooms each year, the U.S. government said Monday in its first national estimate.

An economy grows around Britney Spears (AP)

AP - NEW YORK ? In the days after the Britney Spears soap opera rode a police-escorted gurney to its apex, celeb-mag sales spiked, traffic jammed gossip Web sites, tabloid TV ratings rose and paparazzi photo prices surged.

U.S. used waterboarding but no more: ex-spy chief (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States used waterboarding in terrorism interrogations but no longer does, a former U.S. spy chief said in the Bush administration's most explicit confirmation of the technique's use.