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Khalid Saleh, the spokesman for the opposition Syrian National Coalition, speaks to reporters in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 18, 2013. The coalition began a push Monday to form an interim government to administer rebel-held parts of Syria.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. SYRIA OPPOSITION MEETS TO FORM RIVAL GOVERNMENT
Twelve candidates are running for the job of interim prime minister for areas the rebels control. Click here for story
2. BAILOUT PLAN SPARKS A BANK RUN
Cyprus' residents rushed to withdraw cash ahead of a vote today on a plan that would tax deposits in the country's banks to save it from bankruptcy. Click here for story
3. A HOLLYWOOD-WORTHY ESCAPE IN CANADA
Two inmates climbed a rope into a hovering helicopter to flee a Quebec jail. Click here for story
4. WHY THE STEUBENVILLE RAPE CASE ISN'T OVER
Authorities are investigating whether coaches, parents and other students broke the law by failing to report the crime. Click here for story
5. OBAMA LOOKS TO JUSTICE OFFICIAL FOR LABOR SECRETARY
The president was to nominate assistant attorney general Thomas Perez to replace Hilda Solis. Click here for story
6. AFGHAN OPPOSITION OPENS TALKS WITH TALIBAN
The AP's Kathy Gannon reports opponents of Karzai hope to broker an end to the 12-year war ahead of the exit of international combat troops and a presidential race. Click here for story
7. A TEST FOR CONTROVERSIAL VOTER REGISTRATION LAW
Arizona's law requiring proof of citizenship to register goes before the Supreme Court today. Click here for story
8. HOW LOST PHOTOS CAN TRACE A TORNADO'S PATH
Photos and mementoes that were blown hundreds of miles by tornadoes give researchers clues into how far storm debris travels. Click here for story
9. WHY CELEBS AGAINST FRACKING MAY BE BREAKING LAW
The group campaigning against a natural gas drilling method in New York, boasting stars like Susan Sarandon, isn't a registered lobbyist. Click here for story
10. LOUISVILLE LEADS NCAA'S DANCE CARD
Kansas, Indiana and Gonzaga also receive No. 1 seeds after a topsy-turvy season and another weekend of upsets. Click here for story
Mar 18, 2013 at 10:50 a.m.
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So pharm probably agrees with the plan Cyprus has for funding their bailout....taxing people up to 15% on the money they have in their bank accounts. I am sure it won't take long for potus to come up with something similar.
Mar 18, 2013 at 10:13 a.m.
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12.""For over 20 years, from 1987 to 2008, corporations paid an average of 22.5 percent in federal taxes. Since the recession, this has dropped to 10 percent - even though their profits have doubled in less than ten years."
http://thecontributor.com/opinion/march-...
Mar 18, 2013 at 9:43 a.m.
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#4-That Ohio football team has 27 coaches?!?
I think the priorities are a bit skewed in that town.
Mar 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
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11."The Republican National Committee (RNC) released its wide-ranging "autopsy" report on Monday, admitting some of its shortcomings after losing the 2012 presidential election.
Coined the Growth and Opportunity Project, the document includes market research from voter focus groups around the country.
"Asked to describe Republicans, they said that the Party is “scary,” “narrow minded,” and “out of touch” and that we were a Party of “stuffy old men.” This is consistent with the findings of other post-election surveys," the report states. "
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