AP 2010-02-13

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[1] Parts of the East Coast are preparing for a major winter storm. Forecasters say conditions could turn extremely dangerous in the mid-Atlantic region around Washington. The storm could bring 30 inches of snow to the nation's capital. 

[2] President Barack Obama says the unexpected drop in the unemployment rate is “cause for hope but not celebration.” The rate fell to 9.7% last month from 10% as more people said they had jobs. 

[3] Former aide of presidential candidate John Edwards is held in contempt of court for not turning over a personal video tape, he says shows Edwards in a sexual encounter with a woman other than his wife. The judge is giving Andrew Young time to turn over the tape. 

[4] Two giant pandas from the United States arrive in China after a long journey by air. Mei Lan and Tai Shan will now go to separate research and breeding areas with hopes panda cubs¹ will come.