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updated 10:45 p.m.EST, Fri February 18, 2011

Wisconsin governor: 'It's time we step up'

Gov. Scott Walker defended a budget bill that would slash public workers' benefits and most collective bargaining rights in an effort to address Wisconsin's deficit. FULL STORY

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• Legislators aren't first to leave town

Mideast and N. Africa protests

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• 20 reported dead in Libya
• Iran warships cleared to enter Suez
• Zakaria: Why turmoil is spreading

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Others vie for Florida's rejected funds

The Florida governor's decision this week to shun federal funding for high-speed rail has set off a frenzy among some states hoping to get a bigger piece of the pie. And some in Florida are still hoping to get the money anyway. FULL STORY

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U.S.

• Unions battle state budget cuts
• Wisconsin budget protests swell
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• Medicare fraud sets record
• One-third of U.S. households lack broadband

World

• New protests break out in Bahrain
• 20 reported dead in Libya protests
• Iran warships cleared to enter Suez
• Mideast protests hit Baghdad streets
• Death toll climbs in Yemen unrest
• 13 killed in Mexican border city
• Turkey arrests opposition journalists

Business

• Budget crisis: police and fire cuts
• Twitter starts war with emerging rival
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• Why tech is not a bubble. Seriously.
• Stocks rise ahead of long holiday weekend
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• Could the government shut down?
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• Education crisis expected to grow
• Obamas to make state visit to UK
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• Obamas vote for Emanuel?
• U.S. still waiting for stimulus jolt

Entertainment

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• Janet on family and her future
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Health

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• 2 more countries rid of Guinea worm

Tech

• Photo: Obama, Jobs, others toast
• Gay rights groups cheer Facebook
• Twitter suspends UberTwitter, Twidroid
• 'Sims' maker: Games aren't stories
• Tech startups riot outside the Valley
• App developers unhappy with Apple
• Social networks can get you aid

Living and Eatocracy

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• Pacquiao's prayers and punches
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Justice

• New charge for dad in toxic truck case
• Three children die in meth lab fire
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• Man allegedly poisons Auburn oaks
• Tips sought in gov mansion arson
• 'Green River Killer' to plead guilty
• Vigilante killer faces death penalty

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• Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit 2011
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• NFL team that fears a lockout the most
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Mother Nature Network

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• Foods to fight the winter blues
• Beauty fixes from the kitchen
• Eco-minded first ladies
• In defense of the family dinner
• Live generously every day

Travel

• Is the 'ugly American' label fading?
• 9 ways to anger a flight attendant
• United keeping roomy seats
• Singapore wows travelers
• Exploring Europe's 'green' capital
• Mancation II: The wrath of calm
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