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              Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer speaks Feb. 22, 2012, to the media after a Republican presidential debate among the 2012 candidates in Mesa, Ariz. (Associated Press)

              Gingrich: Washington same-sex law the ‘right way’

              By Brian Bakst - Associated Press

              Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich declined Friday to outright reject a new law legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state, saying if it is approved by voters it will at least be enacted “the right way.”

              **FILE** Sen. Jeff Sessions, Alabama Republican (Associated Press)

              Sessions: Obama ‘defeatist’ on rising gas prices

              By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

              President Obama’s indignant defense this week of his administration’s energy policies has done nothing to deter GOP critics, as gas prices continue to rise amid worries that their continued climb could throw the economic recovery off course.

              Ryan Zimmerman has set a Saturday deadline for a contract extension to be worked out, and the Washington Nationals are 'hopeful' to get it done. He has two years left on his current deal. (Associated Press)

              Ryan Zimmerman contract talks ongoing

              By Amanda Comak and Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

              As the hours ticked toward a self-imposed Saturday deadline, Ryan Zimmerman appeared as relaxed as ever Friday morning.

              Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks Feb. 24, 2012, to the Detroit Economic Club at Ford Field in Detroit. (Associated Press)

              Romney pitches Mich. voters with economic plan

              By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

              Mitt Romney returned home Friday to give Michigan voters a glimpse of his plans to get the nation’s fiscal house in order and to strengthen the economy, as he worked to court voters in one of the states’ that was hit hardest by the economic recession.

              Jean Dujardin, the lead actor in the best-picture-nominated "The Artist," has himself garnered one of the film's 10 Oscar nominations, as best actor. (The Weinstein Co. photographs via Associated Press)

              Facade of French disdain falters in Oscar hoopla over 'The Artist'

              By Amar Toor - Special to The Washington Times

              With “The Artist” poised as the favorite to take home the best-picture award, the famously blase French public’s pose of studied aloofness from U.S. opinion is wobbling.

              Former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi arrives Feb. 24, 2012, for the opening arguments at his trial in New Brunswick, N.J. He is accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man. The roommate later committed suicide. (Associated Press)

              Defendant’s views debated in webcam spying trial

              By Geoff Mulvihill - Associated Press

              Opening statements Friday in the trial of a formers Rutgers student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s intimate encounter with another man focused on whether the defendant was malicious or just an 18-year-old boy acting his age.

              Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks Feb. 24, 2012, during a meeting with Canadian and Russian ice hockey stars and veterans hockey in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. (Associated Press)

              Putin rivals provide little opposition in Russia’s election

              By Marc Bennetts - Special to The Washington Times

              Rising discontent over corruption and a lack of real political reform ahead of Sunday’s presidential election could force Vladimir Putin into a run-off as he seeks to secure a third term in the Kremlin.

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