School administrators struggle to make budget cuts WAFF HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Tight school budgets may get even tighter as financial woes plague local school districts. ... Plan To Cut 151 Teachers In Huntsville City Schools Huntsville school board may face 151 teacher cuts |
 al.com (blog) | Imposter War Veteran Arraigned WHNT Huntsville - Skyer Smith made an appearance in federal court today in Huntsville. He was arraigned on charges that he made false statements to the United ... Skyler Smith pleads not guilty to 'Stolen Valor,' wire fraud, false statements |
UNA student chosen for US. State Department Language Scholarship Program WAFF FLORENCE, AL (WAFF) - The US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has chosen University of North Alabama sophomore ... |
 National Post | Deal could pay $657M to sickened WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK — After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders sickened by ... 10000 claims over 9/11 illness, injuries settled Trade Center Workers Reach Settlement New York agrees World Trade Center 9/11 dust payout |
 Reuters | Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill Washington Post Democratic leaders said Thursday that they were increasingly inclined to release a final health-care bill that could accomplish two of President Obama's top domestic priorities: guaranteeing coverage to 30 million ... Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill Democrats Will Use Budget Reconciliation to Pass Healthcare Reform Legislation Democrats Edge Nearer Agreement on Final Healthcare Package, but Obstacles Remain |
 Ha'aretz | PA fears East Jerusalem building will make it look weak Ha'aretz The Palestinian Authority will not begin indirect talks with Israel unless construction in the settlements, including in East Jerusalem, is completely frozen, PA President Mahmoud Abbas told the Arab League on ... Biden wants direct talks by summer US urges 'prompt' Middle East talks US says it believes Mideast talks still on |
Reuters | Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill Washington Post Democratic leaders said Thursday that they were increasingly inclined to release a final health-care bill that could accomplish two of President Obama's top domestic priorities: guaranteeing coverage to 30 million ... Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill Democrats Will Use Budget Reconciliation to Pass Healthcare Reform Legislation Democrats Edge Nearer Agreement on Final Healthcare Package, but Obstacles Remain |
 Globe and Mail | Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money From Nobel New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama has made good on a promise to give his $1.4 million in Nobel Peace Prize money to charity, releasing on Thursday the names of the organizations that will benefit. “These organizations do extraordinary work ... Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Internet 'in running' for Nobel Peace Prize |
 UPI.com | Spector lawyers urge state appellate court to throw out murder conviction Los Angeles Times Attorneys for the legendary music producer, 70, cite a number of grounds for a new trial. But they focus on a judge's decision to allow testimony that portrayed Spector as a violent misogynist. By Harriet Ryan Lawyers for imprisoned music producer Phil ... Lawyers appeal Phil Spector's conviction Phil Spector requests new trial |
Ha'aretz | PA fears East Jerusalem building will make it look weak Ha'aretz The Palestinian Authority will not begin indirect talks with Israel unless construction in the settlements, including in East Jerusalem, is completely frozen, PA President Mahmoud Abbas told the Arab League on ... Biden wants direct talks by summer US urges 'prompt' Middle East talks US says it believes Mideast talks still on |
 CBC.ca | New Chile president vows to rebuild Aljazeera.net "We are going, all together, to rebuild Chile, stone by stone, brick by brick, and we aren't just going to build it - we are going to build it back better than before," Sebastian Pinera said on Thursday, just hours after strong aftershocks rocked his ... Aftershocks a reality check for Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Chile swears in new president amid strong quake aftershocks Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in |
 The Guardian | In Early Tally, Tight Iraq Race Deepens Splits New York Times An Iraqi journalist spoke on a cellphone on Thursday as incomplete election results were posted in Baghdad. By ANTHONY SHADID and TIM ARANGO BAGHDAD — Iraq's major coalitions were locked in a surprisingly close race on Thursday, in initial results from ... Ayad Allawi's cry of foul play already seems like the act of a loser Once-dominant Sunnis anxiously watch as Iraq votes are tallied Centrist Groups Take Early Lead in Iraq Vote |
 New York Daily News | 'Idol's' top 12 proves a need for voting lesson msnbc.com Michael Becker / AP By Craig Berman So I'm thinking maybe it's time that people got a refresher course on this whole “American Idol” voting thing. The point of the competition is to vote for the very good singers and send home the ones who aren't as ... 'American Idol' names its season 9 Top 12: Did voters get it right?* 'American Idol' Shocker: Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert, Katelyn Epperly, Todrick ... 'American Idol's Top 8 male semifinalists take to the stage, perform |
 New York Times | Movie review: 'She's out of My League' has more yucks than yuks Washington Post By Michael O'Sullivan There are only two really good jokes -- or two really gross ones, depending on your sensibility -- in "She's Out of My League." Both of them are stolen. The first one, in this crass comedy about an Average Joe who's dating a Way ... Movie Review: 'She's Out of My League' hits a home run She's Out of My League (2010) So-hot meets so-not in 'She's Out of My League' |
 Hindustan Times | Pattinson's romantic tale an affair to 'Remember' Boston Herald In “Remember Me,” Robert Pattinson, the producer and leading man, displays genuine acting chops as a “Rent”-related cousin of the “Rebel Without a Cause.” He's Tyler Hawkins, a Strand bookstore worker, sometime New York University ... Movie review: 'Remember Me' Forget 'Twilight': Pattinson is at his best in 'Remember Me' Remember Me (2010) |
 Austin American-Statesman | Dunn, Udoh lead Baylor past Texas Washington Post AP KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- LaceDarius Dunn, benched with three quick fouls in the first half, rebounded with 17 of his 19 points after intermission and No. 21 Baylor made it three in a row over Texas this season with an 86-67 victory ... No. 21 Baylor 86, Texas 67 Baylor tops Texas, meets K-State in semifinals Baylor beats Texas again, advances in Big 12 tourney |
 Modesto Bee | Butler's buzzer-beater sinks Cincy, moves West Virginia into Big East semis ESPN Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport. Enter the games you attend, upload your photos and share your memories! NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Kevin Jones #5 of the West Virginia Mountaineers ... Butler's 3 lifts West Virginia in Big East tourney Butler beats the buzzer COL BKB: West Virginia 54, Cincinnati 51 |
 MiamiHerald.com | Upsets Continue as Irish Beat Pitt New York Times The upsets continued into the night session at the Big East tournament as No. 2-seeded Pittsburgh fell to No. 7 Notre Dame. Stay on top of all the news, on and off the court, on The Times's college sports blog. ... Notre Dame 50, Pittsburgh 45 Harangody, Notre Dame hold off Pittsburgh 50-45 Notre Dame surprises Pittsburgh 50-45 |
