10 things to know for Wednesday
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In this Nov. 7, 2012 photo, U.S. and Chinese national flags are hung outside a hotel during the U.S. Presidential election event, organized by the U.S. embassy in Beijing. As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. POLICE FIND TESTOSTERONE, NEEDLES AT PISTORIUS HOME
The suggestion that the Olympian double-amputee could have used performance-enhancing drugs came at his bail hearing for the killing of his girlfriend. Click here for story
2. US TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS FOR CYBERESPIONAGE
Obama's get-tough tactics on China could include fines, penalties and other trade restrictions. Click here for story
3. HOW 'UNIT 61398' OPERATES
The group believed to have orchestrated a U.S. hacking operation from Shanghai recruits from universities and favors English-language skills. Click here for story
4. GAS EXPLOSION TAKES OUT KANSAS CITY BLOCK
Cadaver dogs are searching through the rubble of a restaurant for bodies. More than a dozen people were injured. Click here for story
5. GENERAL IN PETRAEUS SCANDAL RETIRES
Marine Gen. John Allen, who cited his wife's health, had appeared a shoo-in to be the next commander of allied forces in Europe. Click here for story
6. GREECE GOES ON STRIKE
Unions planned a 24-hour walkout against austerity measures, while unemployment soars to nearly 30 percent in the financially troubled country. Click here for story
7. WHAT COLLEGE RAISED $1 BILLION IN A YEAR
Stanford University set a new fundraising record, ranking first in an annual survey for the eighth straight year. Click here for story
8. POLICE ID GUNMAN IN CALIF. SPREE THAT LEFT 4 DEAD
The shooter was an unemployed, 20-year-old part-time student who lived with his parents. Click here for story
9. BRITAIN SLAMS NOVELIST FOR CALLING KATE A 'PLASTIC PRINCESS'
Prime Minister David Cameron blasted Hilary Mantel for a speech calling the wife of Prince William "a jointed doll on which certain rags were hung." Click here for story
10. HOW FIFTH GRADERS CENTER THEMSELVES
The suburban Philadelphia students sit on brightly colored yoga balls, which teachers say let children naturally fidget without disrupting class. Click here for story
Feb 21, 2013 at 6:12 a.m.
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And Illinois isnt far behind.
Feb 20, 2013 at 3:10 p.m.
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Substitute California For Greece in the next 5 years, its coming, the public unions and corrupt politicians have destroyed that state, look at the number of cities that have already filed bankruptcy, LA will be within 18 months, thanks Villar.
Feb 20, 2013 at 8:59 a.m.
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The flag picture needs to be rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. The flags are hanging from a horizontal pole.
Feb 20, 2013 at 7:28 a.m.
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#6.... See what happens when you don't mind the store and take care of debt?
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