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Official: 2nd teacher pulled from S. Calif. school (AP)

AP - A second teacher has been pulled from a classroom at Miramonte Elementary School and the number of molestation complaints to the district has increased since a teacher was charged this week with photographing children for sexual thrills, authorities said Friday.

Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding (Reuters)

Reuters - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, a move that had thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy.

Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call (AP)

AP - They trade jokes, chuckle and talk shop about a hacker plot called "Project Mayhem."

Stocks jump on strong jobs report for January (AP)

AP - U.S. stocks jumped Friday on news that the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level in three years.

Obama pushes for veterans jobs programs (AP)

AP - In an effort to cut the unemployment rate among veterans, President Barack Obama is calling for a new conservation program that would put veterans to work rebuilding trails, roads and levees on public lands.

Unemployment drops to 8.3 pct. after hiring burst (AP)

AP - In the most impressive surge for the job market since early last year, the United States added 243,000 jobs in January, far more than economists expected. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years.

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Iran's leader warns U.S. on war

The supreme leader of Iran issued a blunt warning Friday that a war would be detrimental to the United States.

Komen reverses 'Parenthood' decision

The Susan G. Komen foundation has reversed a controversial decision not to renew funding for some Planned Parenthood projects, the group said in a statement Friday.

Group: Syrian forces torture children

Children have been "killed, arrested, and tortured," according to a Human Rights Watch report. The group asked the U.N. to help stop the abuse.

Protests in Egypt escalate

Thousands gathered around Tahrir Square in Cairo early Friday morning as protests against authorities continued following a deadly soccer riot that killed dozens.

2 Americans kidnapped in Egypt

Two American tourists have been kidnapped in the southern part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, a security official said Friday.

Opinion: Newt, Mitt and Latinos

Ruben Navarrette Jr. says that Newt Gingrich needs to focus on the issue of immigration with voters in the Southwest.

Dermatologists get cheating warning

Doctors studying to become dermatologists have, for years, shared exam questions by memorizing and writing them down after the test to become board certified, CNN has confirmed.

Military to get secure Android phones

Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.

Next up for candidates: Nevada

Three of the four Republican candidates for president will make a flurry of campaign appearances across Nevada on Friday as they seek to get out the vote just a day before the state's caucuses.

U.S. accuses Sudan of bombing civillians

The United States accused Sudan of targeting civilians in recent airstrikes, including one that destroyed a Bible school in South Kordofan, an oil-rich Sudanese province that borders the newly created independent country of South Sudan.

ESPN Sports News

Source: Rangers' Hamilton has alcohol relapse

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Tuesday, according to a source.

NFL adding more Thursday games to schedule

Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will continue its work toward preventing concussions and other injuries, saying what's been done so far is only a starting point.

Mavs' Cuban, Carlisle fined combined $110K

NBA fines Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, coach Rick Carlisle combined $110,000

Belichick: No setbacks for Pats' Gronkowski

Bill Belichick said injured tight end Rob Gronkowski had no setbacks after his first practice of Super Bowl week.

Sources: Manning cleared to resume NFL career

Peyton Manning has been medically cleared by two doctors, including Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed the most recent surgery on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback's neck, to resume his NFL career, sources told Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Sources: Manning cleared to resume NFL career

Peyton Manning has been medically cleared by two doctors, including Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed the most recent surgery on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback's neck, to resume his NFL career, sources told Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Goodell: 34 teams likely if LA franchise added

Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises.

Terry ousted as England captain, can still play

John Terry was removed as England's soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship.
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