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Morning Digest: Egypt bombs Islamic State targets in Libya after 21 Egyptians beheaded

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02/16/2015

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Egypt bombs Islamic State targets in Libya after 21 Egyptians beheaded

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's air force bombed Islamic State targets inside Libya on Monday, a day after the group released a video showed the beheading of 21 Egyptians there, marking an escalation in Cairo's battle against militants..

Heavy shelling hits Ukraine town where rebels reject ceasefire

VUHLEHIRSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - A government-held town in east Ukraine sandwiched between two rebel-controlled areas came under heavy shelling on Monday, a day after the start of a ceasefire that Russian-backed separatists say does not apply there..

France hints euro zone should ease stance for Greek deal

PARIS/ATHENS (Reuters) - Debt-laden Greece and EU paymaster Germany struck hardline postures ahead of a crucial meeting of euro zone finance ministers on Monday on the future of an unpopular international bailout for Athens, but France called for compromise..

'Saturday Night Live' marks 40 years with who's who roster of fame

(Reuters) - Top actors, pop stars, sports heroes and veteran comics turned out in force on Sunday for a special broadcast celebrating the 40th anniversary of the seminal late night comedy program, "Saturday Night Live" during a marathon live show..

Westbrook leads West to All-Star victory

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russell Westbrook exploded for 41 points to lead the Western Conference to a 163-158 victory over the East in the 64th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday..

Obama urges executives to cooperate more against cyber attacks

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked U.S. executives on Friday for closer cooperation in defending against hackers after high-profile attacks on companies like Sony that exposed weaknesses in America's cyber defenses..

Furry forerunners: Jurassic arboreal, burrowing mammals unearthed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may not have been the most opportune time to be a furry little critter, what with all those hungry dinosaurs and flying reptiles hanging around. But early mammals still managed to make their mark during the Jurassic Period..

Scorpion stings Alaska Airlines passenger, delaying flight

(Reuters) - A scorpion stung a passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight to Portland, Oregon, delaying a flight that originated in Mexico, the carrier said on Sunday..