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The Daily Edit 02.24.13

  • Demonstrators protest on Calle Alcala during a march by thousands of people on February 23, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. Public health workers, civil servants and disaffected citizens converged on central Madrid to protest against the austerity measures of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Denis Doyle / Getty Images

  • Demonstrators protest on Calle Alcala during a march by thousands of people on February 23, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. Public health workers, civil servants and disaffected citizens converged on central Madrid to protest against the austerity measures of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Denis Doyle / Getty Images

  • Syrian troops take position in the heavily damaged Zahrawi souq during a patrol in the old city of Aleppo as smoke billows in the background on February 23, 2013. The umbrella opposition National Coalition condemned world powers for failing to act to stop the slaughter in Syria, as missiles killed at least 29 in second city Aleppo. STR/AFP/Getty Images STR / AFP/Getty Images

  • A member of the Syrian security forces inspects the heavily damaged Zahrawi souq during a patrol in the old city of Aleppo on February 23, 2013. The umbrella opposition National Coalition condemned world powers for failing to act to stop the slaughter in Syria, as missiles killed at least 29 in second city Aleppo. STR/AFP/Getty Images STR / AFP/Getty Images

  • Inaki Urdangarin, the Duke of Palma, enters a courthouse in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Saturday Feb. 23, 2013. The Spanish king's son-in-law arrived at court Saturday to be questioned by a judge about allegations he and a partner funneled millions of euros to companies they controlled. Urdangarin has not been charged with a crime. But he has been called to answer questions at the courthouse Saturday about whether he used his high-profile status to secure lucrative deals for a nonprofit foundation he ran and then fraudulently diverted money for personal gain. (AP Photo/Manu Mielniezuk) Manu Mielniezuk / AP

  • Kenneth Cherry Sr. cries as he speaks during a news conference in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, regarding the death of his son Kenny Cherry. Kenneth Cherry Jr. was driving a Maserati that was peppered by gunfire before it sped through a red light and smashed into a taxi driven by Michael Boldon carrying passenger Sandra Sutton-Wasmund. All three involved in the crash were killed and the coroner said Cherry died of a gunshot to the chest. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Review-Journal, John Locher) John Locher / AP

  • Tourists take pictures of the preparations for the upcoming 85th Academy Awards ceremony outside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Feb. 22, 2013. Seth MacFarlane is hosting the annual awards show on Sunday. (Monica Almeida/The New York Times) MONICA ALMEIDA / NYT

  • A South Korean man spins a fire can during 'Jwibulnoli' a South Korean folk game at Han River on February 23, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. The event is part of a 'Daeboreum', a Korean holiday that celebrates the first full moon of the lunar new year. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images

  • Chinese people visit a lantern show for the Chinese Lantern Festival which falls on February 24 and traditionally marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations on February 23, 2013 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images) Feng Li / Getty Images

  • In this Jan. 26, 2013 photo, beauty contestant Donaji Lopez holds still as her make-up is applied backstage before competing in the "Guamuchil Carnival Queen 2013" beauty pageant in Guamuchil, Sinaloa state, Mexico. Lopez was named runner-up and Queen of the Floral Games. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Eduardo Verdugo / AP

  • In this Jan. 26, 2013 photo, beauty contestant Mayra Baez, 18, watches from backstage during the "Guamuchil Carnival Queen 2013" beauty pageant in Guamuchil, Sinaloa state, Mexico. The farming town of 60,000 in the state of Sinaloa, despite its unpaved roads, is full of big mansions hidden behind high walls and iron doors decorated with ornate mirrors and life-size statues of angels. The town has produced at least a Miss Mexico and more recently prides itself in saying the runner up to Miss World 2009 is a native. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Eduardo Verdugo / AP

  • Kyle Larson (32) goes airborne before catching the fencing, in a wreck including Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88), Parker Kligerman (77), Justin Allgaier (31) and Brian Scott (2) during the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Moore) John Moore / AP

  • Kyle Larson (32) goes airborne and into the catch fence in a multi-car crash involving Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88), Parker Kligerman (77), Justin Allgaier (31) and Brian Scott (2) during the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux / AP

  • Kyle Larson's car (32) gets airborne during a multi-car wreck on the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Tony Stewart, in the red car at front, won the race. (AP Photo/David Graham) David Graham / AP

  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver (32) Kyle Larson's car catches on fire as he slides down the front stretch after disintegrating with debris flying into the stands. Larson was involved in a wreck with (22) Brad Keselowski and (2) Brian Scott coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Daytona International Speedway. Ten cars were involved in the wreck and 15 spectators were transported to the hospital. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Jeff Siner / jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver (32) Kyle Larson's car disintegrates with debris flying into the stands after being involved in a wreck with (22) Brad Keselowski and (2) Brian Scott coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Daytona International Speedway. Ten cars were involved in the wreck and 15 spectators were transported to the hospital. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Jeff Siner / jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

  • Kyle Larson's car is on fire as he slides down the track with Regan Smith after being involved in a crash at the conclusion of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Larson's car hit the safety fence sending car parts and other debris flying into the stands injuring spectators. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara / AP

  • Kyle Larson, left, slides to a stop near Regan Smith (7) after a wreck at the conclusion of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara / AP

  • Kyle Larson (32) goes into the catch fence as he collides with Justin Allgaier (31), Brian Scott (2), Parker Klingerman (77) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) at the conclusion of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna) Terry Renna / AP

  • Kyle Larson (32) goes airborne into the catch fence in a multi-car crash including Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88), Parker Kilgerman (77), Justin Allgaier (31) and Brian Scott (2) during the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) John Raoux / AP

  • Injured spectators are treated after a crash at the conclusion of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Driver Kyle Larson's car hit the safety fence sending car parts and other debris flying into the stands. (AP Photo/David Graham) David Graham / AP

  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver (32) Kyle Larson's car disintegrates with debris flying into the stands after being involved in a wreck with (22) Brad Keselowski and (2) Brian Scott coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Daytona International Speedway. Trying to escape the crash is (30) Nelson Piquet Jr. Ten cars were involved in the wreck and 15 spectators were transported to the hospital. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Jeff Siner / jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

  • NASCAR Nationwide Series driver (32) Kyle Larson waves to the fans after climbing from his car after being involved in a wreck with (22) Brad Keselowski and (2) Brian Scott coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD 300 on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Daytona International Speedway. Ten cars were involved in the wreck and 15 spectators were transported to the hospital. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Jeff Siner / jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

  • Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks, right, leaps as he misses a throw from catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia allowing Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings, left, to score from third base during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) David Goldman / AP

  • North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo (43) does a reverse dunk as he gets past North Carolina State's Richard Howell (1) on a fast break in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Robert Willett) Robert Willett / AP

  • Georgetown players celebrate after a basket against Syracuse late in the second half in an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Georgetown won 57-46. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli) Kevin Rivoli / AP

  • Wake Forest's C.J. Harris, center, celebrates with fans after their 80-65 win over second-ranked Miami in an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Chuck Burton / AP

  • Baylor center Brittney Griner (42), top left, wrestles with Texas forward Nneka Enemkpali, bottom, for a loose ball as Texas' Chassidy Fussell, top right, helps on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Tony Gutierrez / AP

  • Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) goes airborne after colliding with New Jersey Devils goalie Johan Hedberg (1), from Sweden, with right wing Steve Bernier (18) nearby, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Washington. The Capitals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Alex Brandon / AP

  • In this image taken with a fisheye lens, the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, reacts after the playing of the national anthem before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game between the Phillies and the Houston Astros, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Matt Slocum / AP

  • Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Anthony Gose makes a leaping catch of a fly ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall / AP

  • Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Brown dives but is unable to catch a ball hit by New York Mets non-roster invitee catcher Landon Powell during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez / AP

  • Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) jumps but can't come up with a home run off the bat of Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Morry Gash / AP

  • Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Brown dives but is unable to catch a ball hit by New York Mets non-roster invitee catcher Landon Powell during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez / AP