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at 23:18 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Jury says former U.Va. lacrosse player should serve 26 years for ex's killing, larceny charge

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A jury convicted a former University of Virginia lacrosse player Wednesday of second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend in a drunken, jealous rage, rejecting a first-degree murder verdict and a possible life sentence.

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at 22:55 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Romney, Santorum clash in what could be final Republican debate

WASHINGTON - There was no clear winner, no knockout punches, and no damaging gaffes on Wednesday night in the latest Republican presidential debate — possibly the final such showdown of a topsy turvy primary season that has seen front-runners and momentum ebb and flow on an almost daily basis.

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at 22:29 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Jury says former US lacrosse player should serve 26 years for ex's killing, larceny charge

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A jury says a former University of Virginia lacrosse player should serve 25 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend.

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at 21:36 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Gillard calls leadership vote, hoping to protect PM job from man she took it from in 2010

CANBERRA, Australia - Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line Thursday, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by the premier she ousted in a Labor Party coup. But Kevin Rudd's supporters said that even if Gillard survives Monday's vote, the turmoil surrounding her unpopular government will continue until she is out.

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at 20:53 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Japan's crown prince suggests lightening the load for emperor, recovering from heart surgery

TOKYO - Japan's crown prince believes efforts should be made to reduce the burden on his ailing father, Emperor Akihito, as the 78-year-old monarch recovers from heart bypass surgery.

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at 20:12 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Swedish palace: Crown Princess Victoria taken to hospital for child birth

STOCKHOLM - The Swedish Royal Court says Crown Princess Victoria has been admitted to a hospital for the birth of her first child, who would be a future heir to the throne.

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