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Former envoy Pickering on problems at Benghazi mission
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former American diplomat Thomas Pickering said what struck him most during a review of last year's attacks on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, were the frequent personnel changes, second-guessing on security upgrades, and dismissive attitude toward dozens of security incidents. The temporary status of the mission also led to uncertainty about providing additional funding, including for security, he said in an interview. The United States established a diplomatic presence in the eastern Libyan city after the 2011 revolt against former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. …

Ronda Rousey tested, but beats Liz Carmouche with armbar in historic women's debut at UFC 157
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ronda Rousey won the first women’s bout in UFC history Saturday night, beating Liz Carmouche on an armbar with 11 seconds left in the first round of their bantamweight title fight at UFC 157.

Kerry makes first foreign trip as top U.S. diplomat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Kerry views his first trip as U.S. secretary of stat e as a listening tour, but the leaders he meets will want to hear whether he has any new ideas on Syria, Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kerry leaves on Sunday for London, the first stop on a nine-nation, 11-day trip that will also take him to Berlin, Paris, Rome, Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Doha before he returns home on March 6. It is an introductory trip for a man who needs little introduction abroad after spending 28 years in the U.S. …

Matt Stajan scores twice for struggling Flames in 3-1 win over Wild
CALGARY – Matt Stajan scored twice including the go-ahead goal Saturday night as the Calgary Flames got a much needed two points with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

NASCAR fans at Daytona injured when large chunks of debris from car fly into grandstands
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – At least 33 fans were injured Saturday during a NASCAR race when a car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, hurling a tire and large pieces of debris into the stands.