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49 killed, 100s hurt in Argentina train crash A packed train slammed into the end of the line in a Buenos Aires station, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decades. February 22, 2012 4:57 PM NBC's Richard Engel answers reader questions about Syria February 22, 2012 4:21 PM Blair's wife sues Murdoch firm over phone hacking Cherie Blair, the wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, is suing Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper company over phone hacking. February 22, 2012 7:17 PM 7 dead as Afghans protest Quran burning Seven people were killed in clashes between Afghan security forces and protesters angry over the burning of Muslim holy books at a NATO military base, an official said Wednesday. February 22, 2012 3:48 PM Germany urged to stop castrating sex offenders Germany should do away with the practice of surgical castration of sex offenders, the Council of Europe's anti-torture committee recommended Wednesday. February 22, 2012 5:45 PM American, French journalists killed in Syria American journalist Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik were killed Wednesday in the Syrian city of Homs, opposition activists and a French official said. February 22, 2012 6:43 PM Ex-'Amazing Race' producer found dead in Uganda An American television producer has been found dead in mysterious circumstances while working in Uganda, his brother-in-law told msnbc.com on Wednesday. February 22, 2012 10:40 AM 2 US helicopters join Balkan winter rescues Two U.S. helicopters have arrived in Montenegro to join rescue operations in the areas of the tiny Balkan state hit by the heaviest snowfall in 60 years. February 22, 2012 6:40 PM EU suspends copyright treaty ratification The European Commission, facing steep opposition, has suspended efforts to ratify a new international anti-counterfeiting agreement — instead referring it to Europe's highest court to see whether it violates any fundamental EU rights. February 22, 2012 3:09 PM Fire hero: Murderer pardoned for saving hundreds No one knows for sure what started the prison fire the Comayagua prison 50 miles north of here. But everyone agrees that the hero is an inmate named Marco Antonio Bonilla. February 22, 2012 1:29 AM

msnbc.com: Weather

2 US rescue helicopters in Montenegro Two U.S. helicopters have arrived in Montenegro to join rescue operations in the areas of the tiny Balkan state hit by the heaviest snowfall in 60 years. February 22, 2012 11:22 AM Southern snowstorm leaves icy roads, power outages A day after a winter storm dumped several inches of snow on a handful of southern states, crews worked Monday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers as police responded to dozens of accidents on slippery roads. February 20, 2012 11:09 PM Avalanche survivor: It was like a 'washing machine' Three men died in an avalanche in an out-of-bounds area near a popular Washington state ski resort on Sunday, authorities said. Several other skiers who had initially been reported missing were later accounted for. February 20, 2012 1:36 PM Storm dumps snow on South, knocks out power A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across parts of the South, causing power outages, slippery roads and numerous accidents. February 20, 2012 2:30 PM Texas mom, pilot killed in Colo. plane crash A Texas mother and a pilot were killed after a private plane crashed in a snowstorm near the Colorado ski resort town of Steamboat Springs on Sunday, according to police and media reports. February 20, 2012 10:08 AM Rain can't stop Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans Heavy rains dampened but couldn't stop Mardi Gras festivities Saturday in New Orleans. February 19, 2012 6:15 AM Levee fixes in Calif. lead to more building, risk When Jack Robertson walks his dog atop the earthen levee just blocks from his home, the San Joaquin River rushes past on one side and rows of tract houses unfold on the other. February 18, 2012 7:38 PM Climate change killing mighty Alaska trees U.S. Forest Service researchers have confirmed what has long been suspected about a valuable tree in Alaska's Panhandle: climate warming is killing off yellow cedar. February 18, 2012 8:09 PM Ukraine's death toll from cold spell reaches 151 Health officials say 151 people have died in the Ukraine during Eastern Europe's record-breaking cold spell, with alcohol regularly a contributing factor. February 16, 2012 6:29 PM Rains soothe southern US Plains drought Drought loosened its grip on the southern U.S. Plains over the past week after moderate to heavy rains across Texas and surrounding states, although rainfall totals over the past six months remained below normal, according to climate experts. February 16, 2012 6:53 PM

msnbc.com: US news

Marine makes last stand in foreclosed home Arturo de los Santos lost his home to foreclosure more than a year ago and was evicted. Now he's facing forcible removal and arrest after moving back into the home to protest what he says is unfair treatment by lender Freddie Mac. February 22, 2012 6:30 PM Are Latino voters a missed 2012 opportunity for Republicans? Hard-hitting immigration rhetoric is popular with conservative GOP primary voters, but may be costly in the fall because Latinos seem likely to account for a bigger share of the electorate than four years ago. February 22, 2012 5:40 PM Pet dog chases mountain lion up a tree A dog chased a cat up a tree Tuesday morning in Los Altos. Normally that wouldn't be a big deal, but this cat is a rather large mountain lion. February 22, 2012 4:08 PM Student loans are a ticking 'debt bomb' It’s a vicious cycle. Many families in this country cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of higher education without student loans. But many graduates can't find a job to pay off the loans. February 22, 2012 12:37 PM Ga. cops: 2 children reported missing found safe Authorities say two young children reported kidnapped after a stranger offered to help when their family car broke down have been found safe. February 22, 2012 7:08 PM Report: LA sub kept teaching after 3 abuse allegations A substitute teacher in the nation's second-largest school district was investigated three times for allegations of sexual misconduct with students before he quit in 2007 and started teaching in another district, the Los Angeles Times reported. February 22, 2012 5:26 PM Boys dying to be thin: the new faces of anorexia For boys suffering from anorexia and other eating disorders, the stigma of having a ‘girls’ disease’ often stymies their recovery. February 22, 2012 4:54 PM Mine boss charged with fraud after deadly blast Federal prosecutors have charged the superintendent of a southern West Virginia mine with conspiracy to defraud the federal government. February 22, 2012 2:19 PM 5 dead following shooting at Ga. spa A gunman opened fire at a spa in an Atlanta suburb on Tuesday, leaving five people dead in what authorities described as a murder-suicide. February 22, 2012 12:43 PM Why Samuel Jackson can't get a job Samuel M. Jackson, of the Chicago area, already has it rough it enough when it comes to name recognition. But comparisons with the same-named famous actor likely sounded wonderful to him after three other Samuel Jacksons got mixed up into his criminal background report. February 22, 2012 3:42 PM

msnbc.com: Business

Home sales jump to fastest pace in 2 years Sales of previously owned homes surged in January to the fastest pace since May 2010 in another sign that the housing market is slowly making some headway against its longest dip since the Great Depression. February 22, 2012 3:21 PM Housing market perks up, but prices are still falling Though the pace of home sales picked up last month as the economy and job market improved, home prices have yet to show any meaningful turnaround. February 22, 2012 6:55 PM Management lessons to learn from 'Star Wars' Let’s take a look at five of the Empire’s biggest mistakes and see how you can avoid them in your own organization. February 22, 2012 5:47 PM Student loans are a ticking 'debt bomb' It’s a vicious cycle. Many families in this country cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of higher education without student loans. But many graduates can't find a job to pay off the loans. February 22, 2012 12:37 PM Workers can't sit out of office politics game Managers don’t want to engage in it and employees hate it. Unfortunately, office politics can’t be avoided. The good thing is, many workers realize engaging in office politics on some level is an important part of getting ahead. February 22, 2012 3:03 PM Longer lives equal more anxiety for affluent If you knew you would be around to blow out the candles at your 100th birthday party, would that change how you manage your money today? February 22, 2012 6:27 PM Working-mommy myth: They're unhappy There’s a dirty little secret working mothers have been keeping: They’re happy. A new study found that nearly eight out of ten employed mothers are enjoying being a working parent. February 22, 2012 4:51 PM Stocks struggle amid concerns about Europe U.S. stocks were struggling Wednesday with the S&P 500 stalled near a 10-month-old high after weak data on Europe's business activity raised concerns about a recession. February 22, 2012 6:48 PM Rock-a-bye cheaply -- the best cribs for under $200 By Kara Reinhardt, Cheapism.com Celebrity watchers crave even the slightest bit of news on the baby girl born last month to music moguls Beyonce and Jay-Z. No detail is too small, down to reports that she sleeps in an ultramodern Lucite crib with a $3,500 price tag. February 22, 2012 4:40 PM One-armed man sues Starbucks for not hiring him A man who was born with half a left arm is suing Starbucks for failing to hire him as a barista. The suit claims that he was capable of doing the job but was never given a chance to fully explain his capabilities or possible accommodation as required under state law February 22, 2012 4:45 PM