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Furor Erupts Over Susan G. Komen Halt Of Grants To Planned Parenthood

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Furor Erupts Over Susan G. Komen Halt Of Grants To Planned Parenthood

January 31, 2012 • The breast cancer charity says it has stopped the grants because of a congressman's investigation into whether Planned Parenthood has used public money to provide abortions. Planned Parenthood says Komen is bowing to political bullying.

A Confident Romney Crowd Celebrates In Miami-Dade

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A Confident Romney Crowd Celebrates In Miami-Dade

January 31, 2012 • Mitt Romney supporters celebrated across Florida Tuesday night. The former Massachusetts governor picked up a key endorsement from Hispanic lawmakers — and that made a difference for at least some GOP voters.

Photo Gallery: GOP Primary In Florida

January 31, 2012 • The Republican candidates worked to rally their supporters as Florida voters went to the polls.

Romney Wins Florida Primary, Routing Gingrich

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Romney Wins Florida Primary, Routing Gingrich

January 31, 2012 • A relentless series of attacks against Newt Gingrich led to a significant victory for Mitt Romney in Florida, the largest state to vote so far. Romney now takes his newfound momentum into Saturday's Nevada caucuses.

Florida Primary: Blog And Results

January 31, 2012 • It was Florida's moment in the sun in the GOP presidential race. We live blogged.

Join NPR For Live Blogging And Latest Results From The Florida Primary

January 31, 2012 • Starting at 6 p.m. ET, we'll be helping out the NPR Elections Desk with some more live blogging — this time on the news from Florida, which holds its Republican presidential primary today.

In Israel, A Nonstop Debate On Possible Iran Strike

Israeli soldiers take part in an exercise at the Shizafon army base, in the Negev Desert north of the southern city of Eilat, on Tuesday. There are growing signs that Israel may be planning a strike against Iran's nuclear facilities. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East

In Israel, A Nonstop Debate On Possible Iran Strike

January 31, 2012 • Speculation is mounting over whether Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities sometime soon. Israelis see Iran as a threat, but many wonder whether it would be worth the price.

In Israel, A Nonstop Debate On Possible Iran Strike

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Shots - Health News

A Computer Beats A Pen For Getting Prescriptions Right

January 31, 2012 • Hospitals see a huge drop in drug mistakes when doctors use a computer to write prescriptions, instead of pen and paper. Software can correct miscalculations, warn of allergic reactions and eliminate doctors' notoriously poor handwriting. But few hospitals have adopted the technology so far.

It's All Politics

Campaign Finance Reports Show Ups And Downs For Candidates, SuperPACs

January 31, 2012 • A new disclosure report documents how Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry lost his fundraising base. Donors gave up long before Perry dropped out two weeks ago.

Secret To Being Married 78 Years? Say 'Honey, I Still Love You'

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Secret To Being Married 78 Years? Say 'Honey, I Still Love You'

January 31, 2012 • Wilbur and Theresa Faiss of Las Vegas have been married for more than 78 years. He's got some tips for those who want to stay hitched. Among them: Be the first to apologize.

Clinton Calls On Security Council To 'Stand With The People Of Syria'

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Clinton Calls On Security Council To 'Stand With The People Of Syria'

January 31, 2012 • To do otherwise would mean becoming "complicit in the continuing violence there," she says. "We all know that change is coming to Syria," Clinton added. "The question is how many more innocent civilians will die."

For Hungarian Borrowers, A Mortgage Nightmare

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For Hungarian Borrowers, A Mortgage Nightmare

January 31, 2012 • In better times, ordinary Hungarians flocked to low-interest mortgages denominated in Swiss francs. Then, the Hungarian currency crashed and the franc soared, and now 1 million Hungarians face exorbitant payments on properties that have lost value.

For Hungarian Borrowers, A Mortgage Nightmare

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Photos: Florida Voters Head To The Polls

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Elections

Photos: Florida Voters Head To The Polls

January 31, 2012 • After a decisive South Carolina win, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has risen and fallen in the polls and trails former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by double digits going into Florida's primary.

Campaigns Embrace Twitter: Who Let The Snark Out?

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National Security

U.S. Officials Point To Iran As Growing Threat

January 31, 2012 • Before a Senate committee on Tuesday, the director of national intelligence cited Iran's unclear intentions as the nation moves toward nuclear capability as reason to consider it a growing security threat. The annual list of U.S. security threats also included al-Qaida and the growing intensity of unrest in Syria.

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News

Tuesday January 31, 2012

Opinion

The Two-Way

Furor Erupts Over Susan G. Komen Halt Of Grants To Planned Parenthood

It's All Politics

A Confident Romney Crowd Celebrates In Miami-Dade

Photo Gallery: GOP Primary In Florida

Elections

Romney Wins Florida Primary, Routing Gingrich

Presidential Race

Florida Primary: Blog And Results

The Two-Way

Join NPR For Live Blogging And Latest Results From The Florida Primary

Middle East

In Israel, A Nonstop Debate On Possible Iran Strike

In Israel, A Nonstop Debate On Possible Iran Strike

Shots - Health News

A Computer Beats A Pen For Getting Prescriptions Right

It's All Politics

Campaign Finance Reports Show Ups And Downs For Candidates, SuperPACs

The Two-Way

Secret To Being Married 78 Years? Say 'Honey, I Still Love You'

The Two-Way

Clinton Calls On Security Council To 'Stand With The People Of Syria'

Europe

For Hungarian Borrowers, A Mortgage Nightmare

For Hungarian Borrowers, A Mortgage Nightmare

Elections

Photos: Florida Voters Head To The Polls

Opinion

It's All Politics

Campaigns Embrace Twitter: Who Let The Snark Out?

National Security

U.S. Officials Point To Iran As Growing Threat

U.S. Officials Point To Iran As Growing Threat