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Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies (AP)

AP - Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice was ravaged by drug use and her regal image was ruined by erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Br...

Houston remembered at Clive Davis gala (AP)

AP - More than two decades ago, Clive Davis introduced a young woman with a scintillating voice to the music industry at his annual pre-Grammy soiree: Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston's voice will never be forgotten (AP)

AP - Whitney Houston's downfall was so long and sad that, in an impatient public's mind, it overshadowed her many accomplishments.

Al-Qaida chief urges outside help for Syria rebels (AP)
AP - The head of al-Qaida is calling on Muslims across the Arab world and beyond to support rebels in Syria who are seeking to overthrow President Bashar Assad, and says they cannot depend on the W...

Maine GOP chairman says Romney wins caucuses (AP)

AP - Mitt Romney narrowly won Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this week. B...