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BRACING FOR THE BLIZZARD - Shelters in Staten Island prepare to close during snow storm. See National and Regional-East.
NOTE: AP WILL CONTINUE TO COVER THE STORM ACROSS THE WEEKEND - CHECK THE AP VIDEO US WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES.
SNOWY SEARCH - Police scour ski resort for rogue cop despite heavy snowfall. See National.
DRONE DEFENSE - Miami police say drones do not infringe privacy, amid moves to ban them in several states. See Regional - South.
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LEGAL DEVICE MIMICS FULL-AUTO MACHINE GUNS - Debate rages around low-tech devices designed for disabled shooters, which can legally convert a rifle into a rapid-fire weapon. AVAILABLE NOW.
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WINTER STORM - Snow is falling across the Northeast, sparking a run on grocery stores and gas stations. AP crews are covering in Boston, New York, Buffalo, New Jersey and Connecticut.
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NYC, NEW ENGLAND BRACE FOR 3 FEET OF SNOW. See Regional - East.
DIGGING OUT FROM SNOWSTORM IN WISCONSIN
MASSIVE BLIZZARD HEADS FOR NORTHEAST FRIDAY
LOGAN INTERNATIONAL SHUTS DOWN FOR SNOW
CALIFORNIA POLICE MANHUNT - Police continue search for ex-cop suspected of gunning down a policeman and two others.
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RAW: POLICE SEARCH CALIF. SKI RESORT FOR SUSPECT
SHERIFF: NO SIGN OF CALIF. SHOOTER
ROGUE OFFICER MANHUNT FOCUSED ON BIG BEAR
KERRY: IRAN MUST BE SERIOUS IN NUCLEAR TALKS - New secretary of state meets Canadian counterpart, holds first news conference. AVAILABLE NOW.
PANETTA FAREWELL - President Obama hosts formal farewell ceremony for Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
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OH, AMISH BEARD-CUTTING SENTENCE - Sixteen Amish face sentencing for beard-cutting attacks on fellow Amish.
FL, RACE TO STOP DOLPHINS BEING KILLED - Wildlife groups, businesses and beachcombers are banding together in an effort to stop someone killing Gulf dolphins. AVAILABLE NOW.
WI, SNOWY WEATHER - Snow falls in Wisconsin as winter weather sweeps country. AVAILABLE NOW.
NY, EXPERT: BUSH FAMILY HACKING NOT UNCOMMON - Internet security expert talks about apparent hacking of Bush family Internet accounts. AVAILABLE NOW.
FL, MIAMI POLICE: MINI DRONE NO PRIVACY THREAT - Florida police explain their drone use, as the state legislature debates a ban on the technology. AVAILABLE NOW.
FL, UNIQUE BIRTH CERTIFICATE - Judge rules lesbian couple and gay sperm donor can all be listed on birth certificate of their daughter.
FL, JAIL DANCE - Police release video of detained Canadian tourists dancing in jail after arrest. The women had accused police of abuse.
IA, PIG PARDONED AT BACON FESTIVAL - A lucky pig escapes the BBQ as the annual bacon festival prepares to get under way.
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EGYPT CLASHES - Protesters clash with police outside presidential palace, and in second city. AVAILABLE NOW.
TUNISIA CLASHES - Youths clash with police near funeral of slain opposition leader, clashes. AVAILABLE NOW.
BRAZIL CARNIVAL BEGINS - Celebrations begin with handing over of key to Carnival King. AVAILABLE NOW.
SYRIA SHELLING - Amateur video shows aftermath of shells falling in Damascus, fighting in Homs. AVAILABLE NOW.
UK BEEF RECALL - Lasagna products are recalled in latest horsemeat substitution scandal. AVAILABLE NOW.
POLAND TRANSSEXUAL - Poland's first transsexual lawmaker misses out in ballot for deputy speaker. AVAILABLE NOW.
AFTERSHOCKS HAMPER RELIEF IN SOLOMONS - New aerials of damage as aftershocks delay relief efforts. AVAILABLE NOW.
CHINA JAPAN DISPUTE - China denies Japanese claim that its warships locked fire-control radar on a Japanese helicopter. AVAILABLE NOW.
VARIOUS LUNAR NEW YEAR - China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea gear up for the Year of the Snake. Various VOSOTS AVAILABLE NOW.
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YEAR AFTER HOUSTON DEATH, GRAMMY GALA RETURNS - Music executive Clive Davis talks about his annual pre-Grammy gala. AVAILABLE NOW.
OSCAR COSTUMES - Behind the scenes at Angels costumers - the company has made outfits for four of this year's best costume nominated films. AVAILABLE NOW.
MATT DAMON PROMOTES 'PROMISED LAND' - Matt Damon attends a press conference for "Promised Land" at the Berlin Film Festival. AVAILABLE NOW.
MARK WAHLBERG ON TED AT THE OSCARS - Mark Wahlberg on taking Ted to the Oscars and Ben Affleck's best director snub. AVAILABLE NOW.
MANDELA'S GRANDDAUGHTERS IN REALITY SHOW - Nelson Mandela's granddaughters talk about their new TV reality show 'Being Mandela'. AVAILABLE NOW.
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LIFE/HEALTH/TECHNOLOGY (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY STORIES)
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INDIA AIR SHOW - Latest aircraft technologies take to the skies in one of Asia's biggest air shows. AVAILABLE NOW.
CHINA NEW YEAR - Chinese prepare to usher in the Year of the Snake. AVAILABLE NOW.
BRAZIL CARNIVAL FLOATS - The secrets behind Rio's elaborate Carnival floats as celebrations get into full swing. AVAILABLE NOW.
AUSTRALIA WINE CLIMATE - Scientists are studying winemaking and climate change in an effort to identify potential new grape-growing areas. AVAILABLE NOW.
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