Morning News 02.23.11

1. Campaign of Terror Engulfs Libya's Capital
   Qaddafi says he will kill protesters "house by house" in Tripoli.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

2. Rahm Emanuel Wins in Chicago
   The former White House chief of staff will be the Windy City's next mayor.
   Read original story in Chicago Tribune | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

3. New Zealand Earthquake: 75 Dead, 300 Missing
   The search continues for survivors trapped in the rubble while some buildings teeter on the brink of collapse.
   Read original story in AP | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

4. Cell Phones Set Brain Whirring
   Using a cell phone speeds up activity in the part of the brain next to the device, researchers find. But is that harmful?
   Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

5. Federal Judge Upholds Health Care
   And dismisses the Commerce Clause argument as "pure semantics" that "ignore reality."
   Read original story in TPM | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

6. Baby Dolphin Deaths Spike in Gulf
   Are baby dolphin deaths in the Gulf of Mexico tied to the BP oil spill?
   Read original story in The Mississippi Clarion-Ledger | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

7. Harry Reid Calls for End to Prostitution
   The senator's appeal to Nevada's puritanical side was met with silence.
   Read original story in Politico | Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

8. Indiana Democrats Ditch Capital To Avoid Vote on Anti-Union Bill
   Illinois is now sheltering renegade Democrats from both Wisconsin and Indiana.
   Read original story in Indianapolis Star | Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011

9. 100,000 Protest in Bahrain
   One-fifth of the country's population was in the streets Tuesday.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011

10. Boehner: We're Not Going To Let the Government Shut Down
    The speaker of the House said Tuesday that Republicans will pass "a short-term bill to keep the government running," but it will also cut spending.
    Read original story in Reuters | Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011

11. Sarah Palin Uses Alternate Facebook Account To Praise Sarah Palin
    Someone using Palin's personal Gmail address and the name "Lou Sarah" has a Facebook account that they use almost exclusively to "like" Sarah Palin's official page and post nice things about Bristol.
    Read original story in Wonkette | Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011

12. Even Atheists Get Mad at God
    In a survey of people's attitudes toward God, nonbelievers reported experiencing more anger at God during their lives than believers.
    Read original story in CNN | Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011