Jay-Z to Perform at Brit Awards
At the Brit Awards, which is the British equivalent of the Grammys, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and Eminem are just some of the artists nominated for awards. The show takes place on Feb. 16. Jay-Z is scheduled to perform. [MiamiHerald.com]

Haitian President Says Rubble Will Take 3 Years to Remove
Haitian President Rene Preval said in an interview with the Associated Press that it will take three years to remove the rubble in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and rebuilding won't take place until then. [AP]

Professor Killer Reportedly Went to Shooting Range Before Murders
Amy Bishop's husband, James Anderson, said that he and his wife had gone to the gun range, where they practiced shooting before Bishop shot six colleagues during a faculty meeting. Three of the victims were killed last Friday on the University of Alabama-Huntsville campus; the other three remain in critical condition. A survivor, Joseph Ng, who was present during the killings, said the meeting was so routine at first that he worked on a manuscript. [Yahoo News]

Two Brothers Shot in Church
On Sunday, two brothers, 14 and 19, were shot at five times in their neighborhood church in Richmond, Calif. While the young men were hurt, they survived their injuries. Investigators are trying to determine who the shooters are but initially had difficulty getting leads due to witnesses' fear of retaliation. When the shooting occurred, the church was full with worshipers. Many are wondering how such an audacious act of violence could happen in their sanctuary. [Boston.com]


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