IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Yahoo News) 15/02/2013

Sheriff: Cabin fire wasn't intentional

Authorities stand at the site of a burnt out cabin near Angelus Oaks

The blaze was a result of pyrotechnic gear they shot into the cabin, he said. Read More ...

Merger creates world's largest airline

FILE - In this June 23, 2008 file photo, a US Airways jet takes off as an American Airlines jet is prepped for takeoff at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. The merger of US Airways and American Airlines has given birth to a mega airline with more passengers than any other in the world. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation. Read More ...

Photos: Heart-shaped natural wonders

PIC BY ELLIE STONE / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED A heart shaped rock formation in Nevada) With Valentines Day just around the corner its the time of year when love is in the air but as these pictures prove - its all over the earth too. These extraordinary images, taken by photographers across the globe, show Mother Nature is also gearing up to celebrate the big day with iconic heart shapes appearing all over the natural world. The charming pictures capture Mother Natures romantic side and feature several signs of love including an adorable fluffy penguin with a white heart emblazoned on its chest. Other natural displays include a flamingo creating a heart shape with its white and pink plumage and two swans which appear to kiss as they form a heart shape with their necks. SEE CATERS COPY Read More ...

Rubio cashes in on reach-and-sip moment

In exchange for a $25 donation, he'll send you an official "Marco Rubio water bottle." Read More ...

Landowner asks $3.9M for part of Wounded Knee site $This Feb. 7, 2012 photo shows a cross on a grave at the Wounded Knee National Historic landmark in South Dakota. James Czywczynski, 74, is trying to sell a 40-acre fraction of the landmark for $3.9 million to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. But leaders on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation say the asking price for a property appraised at less than $7,000 is just too much. The land sits adjacent to a gravesite where about 150 of the 300 Lakota men, women and children killed by the 7th Cavalry in 1890 are buried. (AP Photo/Rapid City Journal)$ Tribal leaders say the cost for the property appraised at less than $7,000 is too much. Read More ...

Tears, applause for pope at last public Mass With a humble "Grazie" a frail Pope Benedict XVI began his long farewell. Read More ...

A roundup of the best photos of the day

Thai grooms and their brides (L-R) Sorawich Changtor, 28, Rungnapa Panla, 30, Varuttaon Rangsiyawong, 27, and Prasit Rangsiyawong, 29, run during a wedding ceremony ahead of Valentine's Day in Prachin Buri province, east of Bangkok, February 13, 2013. Three Thai couples took part in the wedding ceremony arranged by a Thai resort, aimed to strengthen the relationships of the couples by doing fun activities. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Read More ...

Boehner: Up to Democrats to prevent budget cuts

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at his Capitol office, in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday it's unlikely the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate will prevent a wave of automatic spending cuts from beginning to strike the economy in two weeks. Yet he sounded hopeful about avoiding a partial shutdown of the government when a temporary spending bill expires next month. Read More ...

NASA climate scientist arrested in pipeline protest

Climate scientist James Hansen was arrested today outside the White House while protesting the proposed construction of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. Read More ...

Facebook CEO's sister Randi Zuckerberg has book deal NEW YORK (AP) — A sister of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a two-book deal. Read More ...

Not much has changed at Honduras prison where 362 died

In this Jan. 24, 2013 photo, a part of the main patio sits empty inside the prison in Comayagua, Honduras. A year after one of the century's worst prison fires killed more than 350 people, the investigation remains open and prosecutors have filed no charges. The burned cells and electrical system are still being repaired. Even the inmate who was the hero of the fire, finding keys and freeing hundreds of men, was never pardoned as President Porfirio Lobo had promised. (AP Photo/Alberto Arce)

A year after the fire, the case is still open and prosecutors haven't filed charges. Read More ...

Britain: Intelligence sharing is crucial

Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague leaves Downing Street in central London

The country says it can share info with countries suspected of human rights abuses to protect itself. Read More ...

Mexico arrests six suspects for rape of Spanish tourists ACAPULCO (Reuters) - Mexico has arrested six men who confessed to the rape of six female Spanish tourists in Acapulco, a crime that drew global attention to the popular Mexican resort. "We have six detainees who have confessed, totally confessed," Mexican Attorney General Jesus Murillo said on Wednesday at a news conference in Acapulco. Early on February 4, hooded gunmen forced their way into a beach house the women rented, roughed up their seven male companions and raped the women. Murillo said one of the suspects was apprehended on Tuesday, and the other five were detained overnight. ... Read More ...

Photos: Snuggles of love in the wild

** MANDATORY BYLINE ** PIC BY JOHN DANIELS / ARDEA / CATERS NEWS - (Pictured a pair of cute piglets in straw) - From a loving look to an affectionate nuzzle, these are the charming images of cute creatures cosying up for Valentines Day. And as the heart-warming pictures show the animal kingdom can be just as romantic as us humans when it comes to celebrating the big day. SEE CATERS COPY. Read More ...

Lady Gaga cancels rest of tour due to injured hip

FILE - This Dec. 15, 2012 file photo shows singer Lady Gaga performing at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Live Nation Global Touring announced on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 that the singer has canceled the remainder of her tour due to a hip injury that will require surgery. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, file)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lady Gaga has canceled the rest of her tour dates due to a hip injury. Read More ...

Photos: Top dog chows down on winning meal

Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, is fed filet mignon at Sardi's restaurant following his Best in Show win last night 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in New York February 13, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) Read More ...

Cop shuts down highway to save small dog

A police officer saw a cold, wet pooch lost on the highway and decided to help. Read More ...

Escaped prisoner described as 'a schizophrenic'

This 2007 image provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Alberto Morales. Morales, 42, stabbed one of two police escorts and escaped Monday in the Dallas area as he was being transferred from Florida to Nevada, police said Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/LVMPD)

A Fla. prisoner being transported to Nev. stabbed a detective and escaped near Dallas. Read More ...

Valentine's Day scammers go for the heart Not every Valentine's Day message is as sweet as it may appear. Read More ...

Reid files motion to end drama over Hagel nomination

Harry Reid vows to tackle filibuster rules with, without GOP

Hagel's confirmation will require support from at least 60 senators to proceed to a vote. Read More ...

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IT News Head Lines (Yahoo News) 15/02/2013

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