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3 good books for February reading

In a short month packed with long, cool nights, what better diversion than a good book? Here are three February releases we think you will like.
The five coldest places on Earth

Have you noticed a bit of a chill in the air? If so, you're not alone. But take heart: here are five places that will make today seem like T-shirt weather.
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Florida A&M hazing charges underscore larger problem

More and more, hazing has moved from a private matter for universities to a public matter for prosecutors. Thirteen were charged in the latest scandal, where a Florida A&M drum major died after being beaten by bandmates.
13 charged in Florida A&M University band member's hazing death

The charges came more than five months after Robert Champion died aboard a chartered bus parked outside an Orlando hotel following a performance against a rival school.
Florida A&M hazing: Charges could clip violent traditions (+video)

Florida A&M hazing case might be paving the way for a new era of reform. On Wednesday, 13 individuals were charged in the hazing death of FAMU drum major Robert Champion last November.
Trayvon Martin case: Task force wants changes in Stand Your Ground

The group of legislators, attorneys, police and legal experts stopped short of calling for an absolute repeal.
Senior discounts: popular, but under fire

Do the swelling ranks of seniors deserve a price break when younger generations are struggling more?
George Zimmerman head wound gives little clarity to Trayvon Martin case

A police video appears to show George Zimmerman with a head wound the night he shot Trayvon Martin. But that is not conclusive proof of Zimmerman's story, experts say.
Florida students rally to arrest white neighborhood watch leader

College students plan to rally Monday in Sanford, Fla., and on the campus of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Rev. Al Sharpton is also planning a rally on Thursday.
Trayvon Martin killing in Florida puts 'Stand Your Ground' law on trial

The shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, in a gated Florida community has raised allegations of racial injustice and highlighted the burden that 'Stand Your Ground' laws impose on law enforcement officers.
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Gun nation: Inside America's gun-carry culture

Why Americans now carry handguns in so many public places, from parks to college campuses. Is it making the country safer or more dangerous?
Who is Mansoor Ijaz? The US businessman behind Pakistan's 'Memo-gate'

A whistle blowing hero to some, a villain doing the Pakistan military's dirty work to others, Ijaz is above all a mysterious anomaly.
Death by hazing? Why even tragic FAMU case won't end such rituals.

Initiation rites are so ingrained in parts of college life that even egregious incidents aren't enough to eradicate hazing, experts say. Investigations into last month's death of a FAMU band major are under way.
Hazing may have played role in death at FAMU

Hazing is being blamed for the death of a Florida A&M University student. His family says the school has a culture of hazing.
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Ryan Clinton wants to make animal shelters 'no kill' zones

Ryan Clinton helped make Austin, Texas, a 'no kill' zone for shelter animals. His next goal: The rest of the US.
The Chitlin’ Circuit and the Road to Rock ‘n’ Roll, by Preston Lauterbach.

A groundbreaking history of the black juke joints that birthed rock 'n' roll.
Auction-rate securities: Raymond James agrees to buy them back

Auction-rate securities – representing corporate debt – were sold to investors by Raymond James as 'same as cash.' In settlement with regulators, the firm agreed to buy back $280 million worth of the auction-rate securities.
Amazon: the most well-read cities in America are also the most romantic

Amazon released its "Most Well-Read Cities in America" list this week and guess what? It mirrors its "Most Romantic Cities in America" list from 2010.
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Why is Jeb Bush sharing the stage with President Obama?

Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, will appear with President Obama at an education event in Florida on Friday. What's in it for him?
3 good books for February reading

In a short month packed with long, cool nights, what better diversion than a good book? Here are three February releases we think you will like.
The five coldest places on Earth

Have you noticed a bit of a chill in the air? If so, you're not alone. But take heart: here are five places that will make today seem like T-shirt weather.
In Pictures: Taking office 2011
In Pictures: Happy Hanukkah
New research: If you love your town, prosperity follows

When people are passionate about the place they live, the local economy blossoms, according to a Gallup survey of 26 US cities.
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Alex Sink cheats in Florida debate. Will it matter?

During a commercial break in a debate with Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott Monday night, Democrat Alex Sink received a text message from an aide. The 'foul' may be a touchstone for some voters.
Gubernatorial hopefuls Rick Scott and Alex Sink hurl mud in last debate

Florida gubernatorial hopefuls Rick Scott and Alex Sink spent most of their Monday night debate hurling insults at one another.
Florida ban on gay adoption unconstitutional, court rules

Florida's ban on gay adoptions, perhaps the toughest in the country, violates the state constitution, a court ruled Thursday. The state has not yet decided whether it will appeal.