Planning for 02/27/2013:
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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FAT CAT SWIMS - Swim therapy is just one way pets can lose weight. See Only on AP.
POPE'S FINAL AUDIENCE - Huge crowd says farewell to the pope at his last general audience. See International.
SHARK SHOOTING - Police open fire as a huge shark savages a swimmer off New Zealand. See International.
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TO LOSE WEIGHT, HOLLY THE HOUSECAT TAKES A DIP - Like people, America's pets are getting bigger. Now dogs and cats are getting personalized workouts to fight the flab. AVAILABLE NOW.
ON THE MENU: FAMILY STYLE LUNCH FOR STUDENTS - Some Philadelphia schools are offering students family-style meals in a program aimed at educating youngsters about good food and table manners. AVAILABLE NOW.
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NATIONAL
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BUDGET CUTS LOOM - House holds hearings on effect of looming cuts, despite no sign of negotiations. Republicans hold news conference on debt.
SUPREME COURT ON VOTING RIGHTS - Supreme Court hears voting rights arguments.
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VOTING RIGHTS LAWS UNDER FIRE IN SUPREME COURT
BP TESTIMONY CONTINUES - A ranking BP executive will continue to testify today in the civil lawsuit against BP.
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BP EXECUTIVE LAMA McKAY LEAVES COURT (Feb 26.)
GULF FISHERMEN SAY COMPENSATION NOT ENOUGH - Gulf fishermen hard hit by the Deepwater disaster say they are still suffering financial hardship.
ROSA PARKS HONORED - President Obama unveils a new statue honoring Rosa Parks at the US Capitol.
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REGIONAL
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WINTER STORM - Latest on heavy snowfalls and winter rain affecting central states and the Great Lakes region.
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KA, SLOW-MOVING STORM AIMS FOR GREAT LAKES REGION
MA, FULL FACE TRANSPLANT - Hospital releases details of a full-face transplant performed on a Vermont woman.
NJ, CHILD PORN ARRESTS - Police release details of arrests in a child-porn case stretching across several states.
CT, CHILDREN KILLED - Police believe a grandmother killed her two young grandchildren after picking them up from daycare.
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INTERNATIONAL
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VATICAN POPE - Huge crowds gather as the pope holds his last general audience.
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POPE GREETS CROWDS IN ST PETER'S SQUARE
FRANCE KERRY - US Secretary of State meets French President. AVAILABLE NOW.
NEW ZEALAND SHARK ATTACK - Police open fire in a desperate attempt to fend off a shark attacking a swimmer.
SWITZERLAND SHOOTING - At least three people shot dead at wood-processing plant.
NKOREA MOBILE INTERNET - North Korea authorizes mobile internet access - but only for foreigners.
JAPAN OLDEST WOMAN - 114-year-old recognized as world's oldest woman.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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CEELO GREEN LAUNCHES VEGAS RESIDENCY - Pop star CeeLo Green drives through Las Vegas to launch new residency. AVAILABLE NOW.
CLOONEY HONORED AT GERMAN MEDIA AWARDS - George Clooney receives humanitarian award. AVAILABLE NOW.
COLIN FARRELL PREMIERES ' DEAD MAN DOWN' - Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard and Noomi Rapace attend premiere of 'Dead Man Down.' AVAILABLE NOW.
WALHBERG ON 'BROKEN CITY' - Mark Wahlberg talks about 'Broken City' and political scandal. AVAILABLE NOW.
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LIFE/HEALTH/TECHNOLOGY (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY STORIES)
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SPAIN MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS - The mobile phone business continues to gear up for 4G networks.
CHINA JEWELRY - The growing Chinese gem market remains a glittering prize for jewelers.
UK BABY SHOW - London's baby show showcases smart baby gear ahead of the impending royal birth.
POLAND NAIL VARNISH - "Breathable" nail varnish means Muslim women no longer have to remove their polish before prayers.
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