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German leaders made the same decision last week, without an explanation. In the lead up to the Winter Games, Russia has been criticized for its anti-gay laws.

The tentative deal — which needs to be approved by members — comes less than a week after the union struck a similar deal with Ford. Meanwhile, the union is expanding its strike against GM.

Also: Deal reportedly close on aid for homeowners; M.I.A.'s Super Bowl obscenity; Contador stripped of his Tour de France title.

Also: 787 Dreamliners grounded; Notre Dame's Manti Te'o at center of bizarre "hoax;" jobless claims fall and housing starts soar; Olympics asks Lance Armstrong to return his bronze medal.

Also: White House prepares plan on reducing gun violence; Wal-Mart pledges to hire 100,000 or more veterans; movie theater in Aurora, Colo., set to reopen on Thursday.

Also: Edward Snowden says his mission has been accomplished; Target says the Justice Department is investigating its data breach; and the execution of the North Korean leader's uncle is tied to a business dispute.

Also: Five people killed in shooting south of Seattle; Taliban take hostages after helicopter crashes; rescue teams work to reach earthquake victims in China; fliers brace for flight delays due to FAA furloughs.

Also: Research firm says clues connect Chinese government to international hacking; gunman make off with $50 million worth of diamonds in Brussels; Chavez returns to Venezuela.

Also: Students stopped Texas stabbing suspect during Tuesday's attack; Connecticut women win eighth basketball championship; former N.Y. Rep. Anthony Weiner eyes a comeback.

Also: New data confirm the economy isn't growing as fast as hoped; Syria's Assad says Russian missiles have been delivered; singer Miranda Lambert fights through tears during benefit concert for victims of the Oklahoma tornado.