Castellano to ride El Padrino in Risen Star Stakes – SportsNOLA.com
Castellano to ride El Padrino in Risen Star StakesNEW ORLEANS – Red-hot reinsman Javier Castellano, who introduced himself to Fair Grounds fans on Louisiana Derby Preview Day two years ago by winning two of the four graded stakes contested that afternoon, will return to the local oval Feb. 25 to ride … Visit site

Australia’s Rudd Resigns as Foreign Minister – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal &nbspAustralia's Rudd Resigns as Foreign MinisterBy ENDA CURRAN SYDNEY—Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's government was tipped into crisis Wednesday when Kevin Rudd unexpectedly resigned as foreign minister setting up a possible leadership challenge as early as next week. More

In Republican Race, a New Breed of Superdonor – New York Times
Globe and Mail &nbspIn Republican Race, a New Breed of SuperdonorLast June, Harold C. Simmons, a wealthy Texas businessman, sent a 0000 check to Americans for Rick Perry, a “super PAC” preparing for Mr. Perry's entry into the presidential race. A few months later, he donated million to a different pro-Perry … Read the article

Afghan Protests Turn Violent, Spread to Kabul – Wall Street Journal
CBC.ca &nbspAfghan Protests Turn Violent, Spread to KabulDow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit … Read the article

5 dead in suspected murder-suicide at Georgia spa – CNN
Fox News &nbsp5 dead in suspected murder-suicide at Georgia spaBy Nick Valencia, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — A man entered a suburban Atlanta spa and shot four people to death before turning the gun on himself, police said Wednesday. Police said they do not yet have a motive for the murder-suicide at the Su Jung Health …