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While New York Giants-themed apparel is moving off shelves at stores, the team returns home to the cheers of crowds at the airport. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. (Feb. 6)
Jury selection is under way in the trial of 24-year-old George Huguely V, a University of Virginia lacrosse player, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, who played on the women's team. (Feb. 6)
A standoff between soldiers and striking police continues in the Brazilian city of Salvador. The murder rate in Salvador has more than doubled since the strike began a week ago. (Feb. 6)
Several parts of Libya received a rare snowfall on Monday, including one town approximately 70 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of the capital, Tripoli. (Feb. 7)
Thousands of US Marines are taking part in amphibious training exercises in Virginia and North Carolina. The exercises resemble the beach assaults conducted by US Forces during World War II. (Feb 7)
Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago after he assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown is nominated for three awards, and Rihanna is up for four. (Feb. 6)
A Middle East expert at UC Berkeley says he sees no chance of outside military intervention in Syria, despite President Assad's bloody crackdown on the opposition. Monday, the US closed its embassy in Damascus, aiming to isolate the regime. (Feb. 6)
The new supernatural TV drama 'The River' is going global. Executive Produced by Oren Peli, of 'Paranormal Activity,' the show will debut in eight countries this week besides the US It will also be available for download in the UK on iTunes. (Feb. 6)
The Washington state man who killed his two boys and himself Sunday when his house went up in flames planned the crime for some time, authorities said Monday. Josh Powell had long been a "person of interest" in his wife's disappearance. (Feb. 6)
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