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Top Stories: Pope's Pledge To Protect Poor; Dueling Claims In Syria

Posted: March 19, 2013

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Also: At least seven Marines killed in training accident; housing sector's rebound continues; Obama prepares for trip to Mideast.

Pope Francis as he arrived in St.  Peter's Square on Tuesday for his inaugural Mass.

Pope Francis as he arrived in St. Peter's Square on Tuesday for his inaugural Mass. Alessandro Bianchi

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Our early headlines:

-- For Pope Francis, A Simple Mass And A Call To Protect The Poor

-- Accident During Live-Fire Exercise Kills At Least Seven Marines In Nevada

-- Dueling Claims In Syria After Unconfirmed Reports About Chemical Weapons

-- Housing Rebound Continues: Starts Rose 0.8 Percent In February

-- Cyprus Lawmakers Could Vote On Unpopular Bailout Plan

-- Book News: Honolulu, Chicago Campaign To Host Obama's Presidential Library

-- World Baseball Classic's All-Caribbean Showdown Is A Winner Either Way

Other stories in the news:

-- Police Say Former University Of Central Florida Student "Was Planning Campus Attack." (WMFE)

-- On Trip To Mideast, Obama Hopes To "Ignite Stalled Peace Talks." (Morning Edition)

-- "Poll Tracks Dramatic Rise In Support For Gay Marriage." (ABC News)

-- It's Primary Day In South Carolina For Former Gov. Sanford And Stephen Colbert's Sister. (The State)

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