US News - News February 19, 2012

FDA to review inhalable caffeine (Journal Gazette)
Xavier Alvarez was in good company when he stood up at a public meeting and called himself a wounded war veteran who had received the top military award, the Medal of Honor.

Ali Smiles As Wonder, Others Sing Happy Birthday (OfficialWire)
A casino owner paid more than a million dollars for boxing gloves Muhammad Ali used to defend his title.

Santorum: Obama Leads With 'Different Theology' (WMTW-TV Auburn)
Rick Santorum drew applause from Ohio tea party voters - but perhaps raised some eyebrows, too - when he suggested Saturday that President Barack Obama leads based on a theology different from that in the Bible.

2nd Circuit judge once up for Supreme Court dies (WXOW-TV La Crosse)
A federal appeals court judge in Manhattan for nearly three decades who was among final candidates President Ronald Reagan considered for the Supreme Court had died.

Paul says US `slipping into a fascist system' (The Kansas City Star)
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul warned the U.S. is "slipping into a fascist system" dominated by government and businesses as he held a fiery rally Saturday night upstaging established Republican Party banquets a short distance away.The Texas congressman drew a couple thousand standing and chanting people to Kansas City's Union Station ... (more)

Man sought in Caribbean robbery of US justice (Times-Standard)
Police in the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have identified a man suspected of involvement in the robbery of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

Arizona sheriff says he's gay after misconduct claims (Tulsa World)
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, seeking the GOP nomination for an Arizona congressional seat, has been forced to confirm he is gay amid allegations of misconduct made by a man with whom he previously had a relationship.

Gas prices are highest ever for this time of year (SavannahNow)
At $3.53 a gallon, prices are already up 25 cents since Jan. 1. And experts say they could reach a record $4.25 a gallon by late April.

Wookiee Invasion at New Orleans' Mardi Gras Parade (nytimes)
On St. Charles Avenue, the grand Mardi Gras parade route, celebrations have long been dominated by a few giant krewes, exclusive clubs that pay large sums each year to commission the floats and put on the balls in what they call "the greatest free show on earth." But elsewhere, alternative plans are being made - by "Star Wars" fans drinking beer ... (more)

President Obama cites Boeing's success as example for American industry (heral)
President Barack Obama toured Boeing's factory in Everett on Friday and praised the company and its workers for helping to bring "jobs and manufacturing back to America." Obama called the 787 Dreamliner "the plane of the future." He noted its heavy use of composite materials makes it "lighter, faster and more fuel efficient than any airplane in its class.

Newt Gingrich accuses Republican rivals of being 'chickens' (telegraph.co.uk)
Volunteers dressed as chickens took to the stage before Mr Gingrich's appearance at a rally in Peachtree City, Georgia, holding placards that mocked Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul for their decision to skip a debate that had been scheduled to take place in Atlanta next month.

Gingrich: Negative ads have lowered voter turnout (kansascity)
Newt Gingrich Saturday blamed negative ads run by Mitt Romney and an allied independent group - not dissatisfaction with the Republican field - for depressing voter enthusiasm and turnout in the Republican presidential contest.The former House speaker made his remarks at a campaign stop in Georgia, which holds its primary on March 6, Super Tuesday.

TSA Find Of The Week: Spear Gun (TheBostonChannel)
Scuba divers, take note: Please leave your spear guns at home, or place them in your checked luggage.

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