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Los Angeles TimesRivals hope to close gap with Romney in New HampshireDallas Morning News (subscription)Winning the nation's first primary is probably out of the question for anyone except Romney, but his rivals hope that narrowing the margin of his victory and beating expectations themselves can reshape the rest of the GOP nomination contest. ...Romney rivals' best hope lies in upcoming debatesLos Angeles TimesGOP's New Hope: Bomb Iran, Send...  

Patriots hope to avoid distractionsThe Associated PressFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — So much for a quiet bye week. New England Patriots players, anticipating a restful weekend watching potential playoff opponents, were hit by a key question Friday. Would offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's hiring as head ...and more »  

Homeless 'soldiers' hope to ward off LA serial killerVancouver SunSteven Erickson, 56, listens to Anaheim, California, police warn him about the recent stabbing deaths of three men in the area. SANTA ANA, Calif. — Cary Singletary is 6-foot-2 inches, an ex-boxer who once worked nightclub security, alternating coffee ...and more »  

Faith & Values Resolving to do better is worth every effortThe Seattle TimesFamily members may roll their eyes when we mention that our resolutions once again are to lose weight, pray more and shop less. But even if our resolve lasts only one month, the seeds of transformation can be planted. By The Rev. ...and more »  

Hope rises as EU business climate improvesEconomic TimesBRUSSELS: The euro zone's economy deepened its downturn at the end of 2011 as retail sales fell and sentiment soured, but the first improvement in the business climate in 10 months offered hope that an expected recession may be mild. ...and more »  

On Love: 'When it is the right person, it just somehow works'Washington PostJennifer Shevchek was a self-sufficient woman who had stopped trying to find love. Then she met James Meeks. Jennifer Shevchek and James Meeks, both 32, were married Dec. 10, 2011, at St. Paul's Parish in Fogg Bottom in Washington, DC The two met at a ...and more »