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Top News Passing FCAT is getting tougher By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Superintendents fear more 10th-graders won't meet standards. 2 die in Virginia Tech shooting Los Angeles Times The death of an officer and a man reported to be the shooter comes less than five years after a gunman killed 32 there. 'Mutilation' compounds grief By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer A Hillsborough family copes with the news that part of their son's arm was sawed off at the Dover mortuary. GOP battle won't finish in Florida, experts say By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor A protracted fight after the state's early primary could boost Romney. House maps nearer to Fair Districts ideal By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Redistricting could bring more diversity. Bondi is ready with cup in hand By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Medicaid cuts decried By Steve Bousquet, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Legislators and hospitals are dubious about a Scott plan for a $2B cutback. Council wants bars to pony up By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer A plan calls for bars in St. Petersburg that stay open later to hire more off-duty police. Top Sports News Moore's redemption By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer In the morning, his shot injures St. Louis. At night, his goals key a victory. St. Louis' face fractured By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer The Lightning wing is out indefinitely after being hit by a puck. Angels toss $254M to catch Pujols By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wilson joins him at $77.5M, leaving the Rays to play 52 games vs. the top four payrolls. Top Features A gift of freedom By Ben Montgomery, Times Staff Writer A bunny ventures out, and a neighborhood is changed. A little too familiar By John Fleming, Times Performing Arts Critic Musical doesn't add much to the legend of A Christmas Story. On your radar: Steve Earle, Thanksmas Fundraiser, Wild Wonderland ADVERTISEMENT   For more, go to: http://www.tampabay.com Unsubscribe from this newsletter or manage other newsletter subscriptions at tampabay.com. ©2011 • St. Petersburg Times 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 Contact Us | Join Us | Advertise with Us | Subscribe to the St. Petersburg Times Privacy Policy | Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright

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