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Major publisher retracts 43 scientific papers amid wider fake peer-review scandalFred Barbash
A major publisher of scholarly medical and science articles has retracted 43 papers because of "fabricated" peer reviews amid signs of a broader fake peer review racket affecting many more publications.Read full article >>
In fight for Tikrit, U.S. finds enemies on both sides of the battle linesLoveday Morris
BAGHDAD — As American forces open another front of battle in Iraq, they find themselves on the same side as an array of armed groups that not only consider the United States an enemy but also accuse it of actively supporting Islamic State militants.Read full article >>
OU: Frat members learned racist chant at national SAE leadership eventSusan Svrluga
This post has been updated.The racist chant that a group of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members sang on a bus this month was brought to the University of Oklahoma four years ago, after members learned it at an annual national SAE leadership event, university officials said Friday.Read full article >>
GovBeat: Woman who cut baby from womb potentially faces more than 100 years in prison, DA saysAbby Ohlheiser
Dynel Lane, the Colorado woman accused of attacking a pregnant woman and removing a 7-month-old fetus from her body, was charged with eight felonies by the Boulder County District Attorney's office on Friday, including attempted murder and the unlawful termination of a pregnancy.Read full article >>
Despite Saudi-led airstrikes, Shiite rebels continue to advance in YemenAli al-Mujahed, Hugh Naylor
SANAA, Yemen — Shiite rebels continued their southward advance in Yemen, threatening to encircle a strategic port city, despite a Saudi Arabia-led military campaign attempting to halt their onslaughts with airstrikes and threats of a ground invasion.Read full article >>
So long, 'Suze Orman Show,' TV's only sane space in a money-crazed cultureHank Stuever
Saturday night's final episode, after 13 years, of CNBC's "The Suze Orman Show" might be viewed as one more positive indicator of an economic recovery. If Suze is moving on, could this somehow mean that Americans finally got their acts together and are back on the job, above water on their mortgages and storing adequate nuts away for the bitter financial winters that will surely come?Read full article >>
Pope Francis pays a surprise visit to a homeless group's tour of the Vatican [photos]Abby Ohlheiser
Pope Francis surprised a group of about 150 homeless visitors to the Vatican on Thursday, speaking to those who were taking a private tour of the Sistine Chapel. Speaking to the group, Francis said: "This is the home of all; it is your home. The doors are always open for everyone."Read full article >>
Prosecutor: Co-pilot on doomed flight hid ongoing 'medical treatments'Anthony Faiola, Stephanie Kirchner, Michael Birnbaum
MONTABAUR, Germany — The co-pilot suspected of intentionally crashing Germanwings Flight 9525 apparent tried to hide his medical treatments from the airline, including tearing up a "sick note" that covered the day of the crash, a German prosecutor said Friday.Read full article >>
What happens when you find out a year of college costs $71,000Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
Private colleges are expensive. Many are double, if not triple, the price of public universities. Still, $71,000 a year is a lot of money. That's the estimated total cost of attendance at New York University for the 2015-2016 academic year. And it's not far off from what it costs to go to other private schools these days.Read full article >>
Harry Reid will not run for reelection in 2016Paul Kane
Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) announced Friday morning that he would not seek reelection in 2016, following a violent accident on New Year's Day that has left his vision impaired in his right eye.Read full article >>
Wonkblog: The cities where salaries are keeping up with housing prices — and where they're notAna Swanson
The era of great real estate deals that followed the financial crisis appears to be officially over. According to new data from RealtyTrac, a housing data website, home prices in cities around the U.S. have been growing at about 13 times faster than wages since rebounding in 2012.Read full article >>
UCLA goes to the Sweet 16 with its firm of Alford, Alford and AlfordChuck Culpepper
"Hey, I don't want you to look now, but your two sons are on the catwalk."That was Sam Alford, grandfather, warning Steve Alford, then the Iowa basketball coach, about Kory Alford and Bryce Alford, then 14 and 11, one day during practice at Arizona State. Sam warned Steve. Steve screamed up to the arena ceiling. The lads came down.Read full article >>
It's Kentucky again, so West Virginia gets led to slaughterChuck Culpepper
CLEVELAND — A grim, howling "2" sat up there beside "West Virginia" on the scoreboard for seven telltale minutes early on. The Mountaineers' shooting percentage in the final minute of the decisive first half went from 16 up to 20 and down to 19.2. West Virginia's number of first-half fouls (14) trounced its number of field goals (5) but came up shy of its number of points (18).Read full article >>
2015 NCAA tournament: Notre Dame moves on, Wisconsin holds off UNCWashington Post
Iraqi Shiite militias balk at offensive if U.S. airstrikes are involvedLoveday Morris, Mustafa Salim
How can airlines prevent crashes like this in the future?Mark Berman, Ashley Halsey III, Lori Aratani
French prosecutor: Co-pilot took doomed flight on deliberate diveStephanie Kirchner, Anthony Faiola
MONTABAUR, Germany — Almost 10 minutes before panicked screams echoed through the aisles as Flight 9525 plunged toward the French Alps, Andreas Lubitz — a 27-year-old electronic-music buff who had clawed his way up from flight steward to co-pilot — was silent and alone in the cockpit.Read full article >>
Officials: Saudi-led action relied on U.S. intelligenceKaren DeYoung
Saudi Arabia told the Obama administration and Persian Gulf allies early this week that it was preparing a military operation in neighboring Yemen, and relied heavily on U.S. surveillance images and targeting information to carry it out, according to senior American and Persian Gulf officials.Read full article >>
Zakaria: Where George W. Bush was rightFareed Zakaria
Editorial: The Mideast breakdown was a long time in buildingEditorial Board
Indiana governor signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Secret Service tightens rules on driving agency cars after drinkingCarol D. Leonnig
The Secret Service has imposed a new, stricter policy that prohibits staff from driving government cars within 10 hours of drinking alcohol, according to an internal agency memo reviewed by The Washington Post.Read full article >>
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen as fears grow of a land invasionAli al-Mujahed
SANAA, Yemen — Saudi jets pounded neighboring Yemen on Thursday and Egyptian warships steamed toward its coast in the start of an Arab-led offensive against Shiite rebels that has become a showdown between the major powers in the Middle East.Read full article >>
What we know about Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525Abby Ohlheiser, Sarah Larimer
Andreas Lubitz was in his late 20s and just 18 months into his career as a pilot for Germanwings, but he'd been flying for years.He'd joined a local aviation club as a teenager, and that club said Thursday that it had been Lubitz's dream to fly.Read full article >>
Final make-or-break moment for Iran nuclear talksCarol Morello
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The United States and Iran proceeded on Thursday with a final round of talks on Iran's nuclear future, even as they backed opposing sides in a war for control of Yemen. Meetings, the first after a week's break, resumed between Secretary of State John F. Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz also attended, as did his counterpart on the Iranian side, Ali Akbar Salehi, who heads the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, and Helga Schmid, the deputy secretary general of the European Union.Read full article >>
For richer or poorer: The challenges of marrying outside your classJessi Streib
Security experts say U.S. rules aim to prevent 'lone pilot' scenarioLori Aratani, Ashley Halsey III
On Friday, half a pair of twins leaves for a year in space. Here's why that's awesome.Rachel Feltman
Lionel Messi gets a hero's welcome across WashingtonJessica Contrera
The fence dividing the superstar from his superfans was tall, thick, metal — and flexible. "If we pull two of the bars wide, I bet I can fit through," one of the fans said as he looked onto the soccer field. On the other side of the bars stood one of the world's greatest athletes. Lionel Messi, hero of Barcelona and Argentina, four-time world player of the year, living proof that soccer is a sport and an art, here in D.C. for the first time in his career.Read full article >>
The Fix: Nancy Pelosi turns 75 today. She's still the most effective leader in Congress.Chris Cillizza
Here's a little secret about Congress: Nancy Pelosi remains the leader that inspires the most fear among her colleagues.It's worth thinking about Pelosi's current role in Congress — and her legacy in that chamber — as she celebrates her 75th birthday today. She's been in Congress since 1987 — she won a special election to replace the late Rep. Sala Burton — and has spent the past 14 years as a member of the Democratic House leadership — including four years, from 2007 to 2011, as the first female speaker.Read full article >>
'Downton Abbey' will end for good after next seasonEmily Yahr
British Supreme Court paves way for Prince Charles letters to be releasedKarla Adam
Report: DEA agents had 'sex parties' with prostitutes hired by drug cartelsSari Horwitz
Six science-based ways that money actually CAN buy happinessErinn Bucklan
How much is happiness worth to you? Placing a price tag on emotional well-being may seem like a slippery slope, but scientists have a lot to say about the intersection between happiness and the money we spend.Read full article >>
UNC students demand new name for building honoring a KKK leaderSusan Svrluga
For years, students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been asking school leaders to change the name of Saunders Hall, named after a former trustee who was a leader of the Ku Klux Klan.Read full article >>
Fact Checker: Ted Cruz's claim that there has been 'zero' global warming in 17 yearsMichelle Ye Hee Lee
The Fix: 10 campaign ads from famous politicians — before they were famousHunter Schwarz
Rarest of victories in House: Bipartisan health bill approvedPaul Kane, Jason Millman
WorldViews: Was King Richard III a bad guy?Ishaan Tharoor
The remains of England's King Richard III, who died in battle more than five centuries ago, will be re-interred on Thursday at Leicester Cathedral. The planned burial has dominated headlines in Britain, where the fate of the late monarch's bones has been a source of national fascination since they were dug up in a Leicester parking lot in 2012 and identified using DNA testing a year later.Read full article >>
Wonkblog: Consumer protection agency, for first time, takes aim at payday lendersChico Harlan
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday unveiled a new plan that it said would help rein in the $50 billion payday lending industry and prevent low-income borrowers from facing spiraling levels of debt.Read full article >>
Why stations are pulling Little Big Town's 'Girl Crush' — and what that says about country radioEmily Yahr
Alana Lynn, a morning co-host on country music station 104.3 FM in Boise, Idaho, was excited to play Little Big Town's latest single for her listeners. "Girl Crush," a powerful ballad about a woman envious of her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, seemed destined to be a hit.Read full article >>
Saudi Arabia launches air attacks in YemenAli al-Mujahed, Karen DeYoung
SANAA, Yemen — Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes early Thursday in neighboring Yemen, heading a coalition of Arab nations in an effort to dislodge Houthi rebels sweeping through that country.The strikes were a startling turn of events that came as the Houthis, in control of Yemen's capital for months, barreled south toward the coastal city of Aden, seizing an air base along the way that was evacuated by U.S. Special Operations forces last week.Read full article >>
Justices revive case claiming UPS discriminated against pregnant workerRobert Barnes, Brigid Schulte
Bowe Bergdahl, once-missing U.S. soldier, charged with desertionDan Lamothe
Heinz to acquire Kraft Foods in mega-mergerDrew Harwell
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New thyroid test could aid in weight loss effortsLiz Bonis Il y a 1 heure
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Sinclair) -- If people are feeling tired all the time or have trouble losing weight, a new test now available could give some additional information to help people get the right treatment. It's called the Thyroflex. Angie Montgomery recently decided to take the Thyroflex test which starts with a comprehensive questionnaire and information put into a computerized machine. Jeff Hogrefe, a pharmacist, explains, The Thyroflex machine measures whats the functionality of your thyroid. Hogrefe is a pharmacist who administers the test. It is approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration. It measures what the thyroid does in the body. Part of what made Montgomery say she felt like an ideal candidate for the additional information and additional testing was that she'd already had a blood test and that blood test did show her thyroid was within normal ranges. She said, however, she was still feeling some symptoms associated with lower thyroid; fatigue, lack of concentration, feeling cold all the time. Montgomery said, I'm cold all the time. My nose is cold, losing weight is difficult. It works with small hammer that is connected to a computer. The hammer is used to strike a tendon near the elbow which measures the rate and caliber of the reflex response to determine thyroid function. Hogrefe said generally the longer it takes for a reflex response, the more thyroid a person generally needs. Montgomery's tests from the Thyroflex came up within normal ranges. So for right now she will continue vitamin supplements and a healthy lifestyle and will follow up with her healthcare provider. This test is not covered by most medical insurance plans. The test itself is $60, but people do need a nurse practitioner visit for assessment first. That can be an additional charge.
Consumer Alert: Montel Williams' loan company in trouble with lawJohn Matarese
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Scripps) -- We're all familiar with Montel Williams, the once popular TV talk show host more recently turned pitchman. But now his company has to pay a $2 million fine, and his company will no longer be able to operate in some cities. If you watch much late night TV, you're probably familiar with William's latest gig, where he says "go to Money Mutual.com today and get up to $1,000 in your checking account by tomorrow." Since leaving his talk show, Williams has become the face of Money Mutual, an online clearinghouse that gets you in touch with payday lenders, to get instant cash if you have poor credit. A couple of years ago, Karen Kelly turned to Money Mutual. "I mean who doesn't know Montel Williams? I figured it was safe, and secure," she said. But she told me before she even locked in on a loan, she started getting charged by one of the lenders that Money Mutual sent her information to. "They charged me a membership of $149 out of my checking account, when I had only $8 in it! That was the reason I applied for the loan in the first place," she said. Now, the New York State Department of Financial Services is fining Money Mutual $2.1 million for not divulging that some of the payday loans it refers clients to can come with sky high interest rates, as high as $1,000 % a year, the complaint alleges. And the company is now banned from offering its product in New York State, for allegedly violating state lending laws. A Montel Williams spokesman says he "did not violate any law," and "is not required to pay any fines." His role is only as a "celebrity endorser," the spokesman said. And Money Mutual points out it is not a lender: It connects you with lenders, and says it is therefore not responsible for how it turns out. Despite the settlement with New York State, Williams reassuring face, and those ads, will continue to be seen by people like Karen Kelly. And the product it offers -- connecting you to lenders -- will still be offered. However, credit counselors say if you desperately need cash to get through an emergency, try to borrow from family members first. They say payday loans can push you deeper and deeper into debt, and should be a last resort only, so you don't waste your money.
Amanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italy high court, closing legal sagaThe Associated Press
ROME, Italy (AP) - Italy's highest court overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Friday, bringing to a definitive end the high-profile case that captivated people on both sides of the Atlantic. "Finished!" Knox's lawyer Carlo Dalla Vedova exulted after the decision was read out. "It couldn't be better than this." The decision by the supreme Court of Cassation is the final ruling in the case, ending the long legal battle waged by Knox and Italian co-defendant Raffaele Sollecito. Both Knox, who was awaiting the verdict in her hometown of Seattle, and Sollecito have long maintained their innocence in the death of British student Meredith Kercher. The supreme Court of Cassation overturned last year's convictions by a Florence appeals court, and declined to order another trial. The decision means the judges, after thoroughly examining the case, concluded that a conviction could not be supported by the evidence. Their reasoning will be released within 90 days. The case has aroused strong interest in three countries for its explosive mix of young love, murder and flip-flop decisions by Italian courts. Kercher, 21, was found dead Nov. 2, 2007, in the apartment that she shared with Knox and two other students. Her throat was slashed and she had been sexually assaulted. Knox and Sollecito were arrested a few days later. Eventually another man, Rudy Guede from Ivory Coast, was arrested, tried and convicted of the murder in a separate trial and is serving a 16-year sentence. The couple maintained their innocence, insisting that they had spent the evening together at Sollecito's place watching a movie, smoking marijuana and making love. Knox and Sollecito were initially convicted by a Perugia court in 2009, then acquitted and freed in 2011, and then convicted again in 2014 in Florence after the Cassation court overturned the acquittals and ordered a new appeals trial. That Florence appeals conviction was overturned Friday.
Mom of Md. toddler found dead in backpack in creek pleads guiltyThe Associated Press, Rebecca Cooper
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The mother of a 1-year-old Maryland boy found dead inside a backpack in an Ohio creek pleaded guilty Friday to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering. Dainesha Stevens wanted to take responsibility for not taking action when a friend of hers beat the child intending to rid him of demons, said her defense attorney, Mark Collins. "It was the first step for her taking responsibility for her inactions ... and not doing more to protect her child," Collins said. Stevens also agreed to cooperate and be truthful in any proceedings against that man, who is expected to face prosecution soon in Franklin County. Authorities needed the mother's help to prosecute the man, who has been jailed on a suspected probation violation on a gun charge but is not yet charged in this case, county Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said. He said the case could be presented to a grand jury as soon as next week. "He's the one that physically assaulted and abused the child over a period of time," O'Brien said. "She, as the mother, had a duty to not stand by and tolerate it, and she violated that duty." Columbus police found the body of Stevens' son, Cameron Beckford, on the city's east side Dec. 31. The coroner said the boy had bruises on his lower back, kidneys and lungs, and bruises and scarring on his buttocks. His mother initially told police she left the boy on a stranger's porch but later changed her story, directing them to the creek and providing more information about the man who had beaten her children. The man believed that Cameron had demons and that beating him was the only way to get rid of them, Collins said. The man injured the toddler on Dec. 25, and when Stevens later found the boy unresponsive, they put his body in the bag and left it in the water nearby, Collins said. He said Stevens stayed with the man in Columbus after she left Frederick, Maryland, in mid-December. The prosecution and defense are recommending a 12-year prison sentence for the 25-year-old Stevens, whose sentencing is scheduled July 23. She would be eligible to seek release after nine years if she fulfills her agreement with prosecutors and has no problems in prison. Cameron's sister, now 7, reported also being disciplined by the man and is now back in Maryland with her father, Collins said. Those allegations of physical contact didn't rise to the level of abuse, the prosecutor said.
'Drunk' driving Secret Service agents may not have actually been drunkABC News
WASHINGTON (ABC News) - New documents obtained by ABC News reveal conflicting accounts by top Secret Service officials about whether two senior agents were drunk when they drove into the White House complex. It all started with an allegation -- via anonymous email -- that Secret Service agents were "extremely intoxicated" as they drove through an active crime scene set up just outside the White House complex on the evening of March 4. But documents obtained by ABC News show that two senior Secret Service officials who believed the two agents involved in the now infamous incident were not intoxicated, based on their interactions with the agents that evening. The agents, Marc Connolly and George Ogilvie, had been accused of driving through the crime scene near a White House gate while possibly under the influence of alcohol after attending a retirement party for a colleague. The accusation of drunkenness was slow to move up the chain of command and word of the anonymous e-mail only reached Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy five days later on March 9. Secret Service officials then gathered information on the allegations of agent misconduct to be passed on to the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General, in accordance with agency policy. The information was based in part on recollections of some of the supervisors involved in the incident five days earlier. The documents were part of the material presented to the DHS Inspector General by the Secret Service. One of those documents details some of the recollections of Secret Service Deputy Chief Alfonso Dyson and Captain Michael Braun, both of the Uniformed Division. "Deputy Chief Dyson advised that based on his conversation with DSAIC Connolly, it did not appear as though DSAIC Connolly [was] impaired," according to Dyson's account of his phone conversation with Connolly described in the document. Dyson called Connolly on the evening of March 4, after he was alerted to the incident. Connolly told Dyson that he had made a mistake, which Dyson believed to be referring to driving into the crime scene at that entrance caused by a suspicious package tossed at that location by a woman earlier that evening. The document goes on to say, "Captain Braun advised that the driver of the [government vehicle] (ATSAIC Ogilvie) did not appear to be intoxicated." And though Braun advised that Connolly's eyes appeared glassy, he commented, "that he did not believe that DSAIC Connolly or ATSAIC Ogilvie was intoxicated." According to documents, Deputy Chief Dyson had been briefed on the incident on the evening of March 4 by Uniformed Division Inspector Keith Williams. Citing an "unknown source," Williams said he was told Connolly, a passenger in the car, "smelled of alcohol," the document states. According to congressional sources, no other evidence other than the anonymous email and the unknown source has been presented to suggest that either agent was drunk. Multiple sources who have reviewed video of the incident tell ABC News that it does not provide any conclusive evidence of impairment. The documents also show that the Connolly told Dyson that he and Ogilvie did not realize that the White House complex was under alert condition yellow due to the suspicious package investigation at that entrance. Only when they noticed that the security post was unoccupied did they check their BlackBerry devices and learn of the alert. A detailed timeline of events obtained by ABC News shows that Director Clancy was called at 10:48 p.m. on the evening of March 4 to inform him of the suspicious package. The two agents arrived at the White House only 10 minutes later, at 10:58. Yet, records show, no one from the Secret Service bothered to call Clancy back that evening to inform him of alleged misconduct. Video of the incident released Tuesday shows no drama, no collision and at most, a low-speed vehicle maneuver which bumped a temporary traffic barrel out of the path of the entrance of the White House complex. The video has a limited view, but does not show indications of a particularly active crime scene. The video also does not show that the agents flipped on their lights to go around the barrier, as they are accused of doing in the anonymous email. It does show a vehicle moving just behind the agents' car followed closely by a police car that did have its rooftop light bar flashing. Rep. Elijah Cummings was troubled by the e-mail, telling the Director Clancy at a Tuesday hearing, "It appears that we have an agency at war against itself. The idea that in an organization like this that somebody would create this kind of document to bring this kind of disruption when they are supposed to be guarding the president of the United States of America. We are better than that." It is now up to the inspector general to determine whether the allegations of misconduct have merit, why they were not communicated more quickly up the chain of command and what can be done to get the Secret Service can get back on track. That process, sources say, could take several weeks.
BREAKING NEWS: Fashion Centre at Pentagon City evacuated due to bomb threatNewsChannel 8
ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) -- The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City shopping mall was evacuated Friday due to a bomb threat, Arlington police said. Authorities were bringing in bomb-sniffing dogs to examine the building and surrounding area following the threat, which was received around 12:30 p.m. Further details of the threat were not immediately available.
Wizards give Va. boy fighting cancer ultimate fan experienceABC 7 News, Jeannette Reyes
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - The Washington Wizards are making a dream come true for 13-year-old Nitin Ramachandran from Herndon. Ramachandran is battling a rare form of brain cancer and the Washington Wizards along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation have arranged for him to be a member of the Wizards for a day on Friday as the team battles the Charlotte Hornets. Ramachandran had breakfast with the team, a morning shootaround, and a media session with Wizards guard John Wall. Later in the evening, Ramachandran will attend the game with family and will rebound for Wall during pregame warmups. Ramachandran will then join Monumental Sports & Entertainment owner and CEO Ted Leonsis and Wizards team president Ernie Grunfeld for the signing of his one-day contract. Ramachandran will lead the team onto the court before the game and will be introduced in the Wizards starting lineup.
Tennese school named for war hero forces child to shave military-style haircut
No murder charge for woman accused of cutting unborn baby from womb of expectant momThe Associated Press
Maryland misallocated $28.4M for health exchange, audit saysThe Associated Press
2 injured in suspicious D.C. apartment fireJohn Gonzalez, ABC 7 News
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - Two people were injured in a suspicious apartment fire early Friday morning in Northeast D.C. The fire happened at an apartment complex on the 1100 block of 19th Street & Lang Place in the Trinidad neighborhood at approximately 6:56 a.m. Firefighters rescued one woman from the fire. The woman was transported to a local hospital. A firefighter was also injured and taken to the hospital. Large flames consumed at least apartments which were destroyed. Firefighters quickly arrived to battle the intense flames. Several families have been displaced by the fire. One man coming home from work arrived to find his apartment destroyed. A woman and her six-year-old daughter who live in one of the units were not home at the time of the fire this morning, but residents told fire investigators that they haven't been seen in over a week. D.C. Fire and Rescue officials tell ABC-7 that this fire is suspicious in nature and they are having a hard time locating the ignition point and the fire-line. The lowest point where the fire burned, burned all the way to the floor which officials consider unusual. Arson investigators with K-9 dogs will search the building for clues as to what may have caused the fire.
2 people unaccounted for in massive NYC building fireThe Associated Press
Sen. Harry Reid announces he won't seek re-election, will retire at the end of termThe Associated Press
Former UNC Coach Dean Smith leaves $200 to each of his lettermenABC News
PGPD searching for missing 14-year-old Md. girlThe Associated Press
Germany hunts for co-pilot motive amid depression reportsThe Associated Press
DDOT begins second phase of construction on 16th Street NW bridgeABC 7 News
UMd. students design bracelets to help jailed journalistsThe Associated Press
D.C. Circulator buses to extend service hours until the fallThe Associated Press
Obama talks drug war with 'The Wire' creator David SimonThe Associated Press
Infant suffers ?shaken baby syndrome? at residential day care center, police sayKevin Lewis
Family 411: College vs. retirement savingsSheila Gray
CINCINNATI (Sinclair) – A recent survey by Sallie Mae shows college and retirement are the top two saving priorities for American families, but a tug of war is taking place in a lot of homes. Which comes first, money for your future or your children's? Dave and Megan Sleater just hit an important financial milestone for many American families. They bought their first home. They're hoping to use the money they save by owning a home to plan for 2-year-old Drew's future. "I think we're both of the mindset of our parents, which was to help us as much as they could," said Megan. Almost 10 years out of college, Dave and Megan have paid off their student loans. They save for retirement with 401(k) funds at work, but they admit their golden years are not their priority. "It can feel really far away. We've got to get through this guy first, and then it's like, we're supposed to do something for ourselves?" added Dave. The Sleaters get good marks for putting money away in a 401(k), but money experts say a lot of couples make a mistake by not giving retirement enough weight when considering their savings goals. Economist Dr. Julie Heath of the U.C. Economic Center says young people should save as much as they possibly can. No matter your age, make the most of 401(k) matching from your employer, figure whether you'll still owe on your home, whether you'll have dependents, and count on inflation eating away some of your savings. Heath points out there are lots of options for funding a college education, not so many for retirement. "Kids can live at home while at college, go to school and work, they can take out a loan, which a lot of kids do, which is fine in moderation," said Heath, but added that students should limit loans to the amount they expect to earn in their first year on the job. Megan Sleater said, "We both had jobs. We both had loans, but I don't think I can look at him and tell how important college is, but say I'm not going to pay for it all." Banking firm Sallie Mae reports about half of the 2,000 parents it surveyed are like the Sleaters and are saving for college for their kids, but most don't expect to foot the whole bill. The Sleaters say helping their son is a way of paying it forward. "You take a little bit of the satisfaction between ourselves and our parents and Drew, that everybody's doing right by each other," said Dave. If you want to look at whether you're saving enough for retirement, the AARP has an online calculator.
Kentucky overwhelms West Virginia 78-39 in NCAA Sweet 16The Associated Press
Edison High girls lacrosse team holds fundraiser to help keep teammate?s family from losing their homeRachel Schaerr
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (NewsChannel 8) – The Thomas A. Edison High School girls lacrosse team spent the last week holding fundraisers, so a teammate and her family can stay in their home. Sara Dina has been at every game for the last four years that her daughter, Catherine, has played for the high school's lacrosse team. But three weeks ago, the family received a letter in the mail that their home was at risk of foreclosure. Fifteen years ago, John Dina, a New York City police officer, was driving home when a delivery truck traveling at 75 miles per hour plowed into him, leaving him blind. His wife, Sara, is also legally blind. So, as you can imagine, their medical bills have been piling up. "And pretty soon, you can't see your way out," Sara Dina said of their mounting debt. A friend set up a fundraising website for the family, raising more than $89,000—just $20,000 short of their goal. Pretty soon, word traveled to Catherine's teammates. "I wanted to help out, because Catherine's my best friend and I didn't want to see her family struggle," player Kristen Samuelson said. The Thomas Edison Eagles held bake sales, car washes and donated the money they would have spent on team jackets to the Dinas, totaling $2,000. "I think it kind of united us," said another teammate, Emily Jarmin. Catherine Dina says it's bittersweet when she thinks of graduating this May. "It's like leaving my family on the field," she said.
Capitals coach laments 'poor' play in 3-2 OT win over DevilsThe Associated Press
Man shot multiple times in Alexandria during apparent drug deal gone badRichard Reeve
McAuliffe signs Virginia budget with pay raises for state workersThe Associated Press
Arlington County wrestles with ?flaking? sidewalksCaroline Tucker
Prosecutors urge appeals court to uphold McDonnell convictionThe Associated Press
City charge dropped against Jesse Matthew to facilitate Hannah Graham murder trialThe Associated Press
Reward offered in shooting of Md. Goodwill store security guardThe Associated Press
Voluntary spinach recall now affects nearly 30 productsKimberly Suiters
Libertine Bar hosts free and legal marijuana seed exchange in Adams MorganSam Ford
Scandal Scoop Week 17 ? ?Put a Ring on It?Jummy Olabanji
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – #TGIT, Gladiators! It's time to talk episode 17 of "Scandal." "Put a Ring on It"—it's the title of both a hit Beyoncé song and tonight's all-new episode. No, Olivia Pope isn't walking down the aisle; we're talking about the wedding of White House Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene. Our "Scandal" sources tell us this is a flashback episode. We'll meet the former Mrs. Beene. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Emily Berg will play Cyrus' wife, Janet. Tonight's episode also features Cyrus' late husband, James, and, of course, some old-fashioned "Scandal" drama (watch a sneak peek in the video player above). We already have some dirt on next week's episode, "Honor Thy Father." Sources say we'll see David Rosen strengthening his case against Olivia's father and B613. Be sure to watch "ABC 7 News at 4" on Thursday, April 2 for a sneak peek at "Scandal" episode 18.
To call or not call your insurance company about home damageJohn Matarese
CINCINNATI (Scripps) -- In the past, if you had a problem in your home, whether a tree on the roof or water in your kitchen, you would call your insurance company immediately. Nowadays, that may not always be the best idea. So should you call your insurance company? It's a great question. Pipe Bursts, Water Damage The shop vac was working overtime at the Clark house, after a burst water pipe sent water cascading from the first floor down into the basement. Mike Clark had buckets filled with water, that was still dripping 24 hours after he discovered the leak. The culprit? "It looks like it started right here in the laundry room," Clark said. He suspects a water line burst in the wall behind his washing machine. He believes the outside brick of his home got so cold when temps fell to zero, the pipe inside froze solid. So he called a plumber and set up a dehumidifier, but wasn't sure about calling his insurance company. "I thought about it," Clark said. "But I've got a thousand dollar deductible, and most insurance companies force you to cover up to $1,000, so it's kind of a moot point to do that." Burst pipes are covered by most homeowner's policies. To Call Or Not To Call However, now there are a number of reasons not to call your insurer: -Many policies have a $1,000 deductible to keep premiums down. So if clean-up is less than $1,500, it's usually not worth filing a claim. -In addition, one claim can raise your rates as much as 10 percent, according to Bankrate. -Bankrate says a second claim, if something else happens, could make you high risk with even higher rates. Clark says with his repairs looking like they won't exceed $500, he's going to do it himself with a plumber's help, and skip the claim this time. Mold Caution One thing to keep in mind: If you can't thoroughly dry out your walls, ceiling, or carpeting, mold will form. That damage can cost thousands to clean up months later. So if you worry that you won't be able to dry up all the moisture, call your insurer so they can bring in a professional restoration company. That way, down the road, you don't waste your money.
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SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Saudi Arabia bombed key military installations in Yemen on Thursday, leading a regional coalition in a campaign against Shiite rebels who have taken over much of the country and drove out the president. The dramatic military assault turns impoverished, fragmented Yemen into a new front in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Egyptian military and security officials told The Associated Press that the military intervention will go further, with a ground assault into Yemen by Egyptian, Saudi and other forces, planned once airstrikes have weakened the capabilities of the rebels, known as Houthis, and their allies, military forces loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh. The strikes before dawn barraged an air base near the airport in the capital, Sanaa, as well as anti-aircraft positions and military bases - and flattened a number of homes near the airport, killing at least 18 civilians. The Houthis mobilized thousands of supporters in protests against the strikes, with one speaker lashing out at the Saudi-led coalition and warning that Yemen "will be the tomb" of the aggressors. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry expressed support for the strikes in a conference call with Gulf foreign ministers and said the U.S. shared intelligence against Houthi targets, according to a State Department official traveling with Kerry in Lausanne, Switzerland. Iran, which is allied to the Houthis, denounced the bombing, noting the civilian deaths. Iran "considers this action a dangerous step," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said in a statement. "This invasion will bear no result but expansion of terrorism and extremism throughout the whole region." The sudden internationalization of the Yemen conflict brewing for months throws a new convolution in the twisted threads of conflict in the Middle East. The new tension puts the United States, a traditional ally of Saudi Arabia, in a precarious situation with Tehran as it tries to negotiate a nuclear deal before the end of this month. In Iraq, the U.S. and Iran are implicitly on the same side - both helping the Shiite-led government in Baghdad battle Islamic State group militants, though Tehran and Washington are intently avoiding any actual contacts. In Yemen, the U.S. is backing the Gulf and its allies against Shiite rebels allied to Iran - while at the same time, al-Qaida's branch in the country is also fighting the Shiite rebels. Saudi Arabia and fellow Sunni-led allies in the Gulf and the Middle East view the Houthi takeover as a move by Iran to establish a proxy on the kingdom's southern border. Iran and the Houthis deny that Tehran arms the rebel movement, though Tehran says it gives it diplomatic and humanitarian support. In a pre-dawn statement as the airstrikes began, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain said their action aimed to "protect" Yemenis from Houthis who are "a tool in the hands of foreign powers." Over the past months, the Houthis have swept out of their northern strongholds to take over the capital and much of the north. The U.S.- and Gulf-backed president, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, was forced to flee to the southern port of Aden, hoping to cling to authority with the backing of some police and military units and allied militiamen. But as the Houthis and their allies bore down on Aden, Hadi left the country by boat on Wednesday afternoon, according to security officials. Hadi reappeared Thursday evening, arriving by plane at an airbase in the Saudi capital Riyadh, Saudi state TV reported. A Yemeni security official told the AP the president had gone by boat to the Yemeni port of al-Mukalla in the western province of Hadramawt, where he spent the night. The next day, he drove across the border into neighboring Oman and from there was flown to Riyadh. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information. Hadi is expected to attend an Arab summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday. The Houthis have succeeded in their advance in large part because of help from Saleh, the autocrat who ruled Yemen for more than 30 years until he was ousted following a 2011 Arab Spring popular uprising. However, he remained in the country and some of the strongest military units remained loyal to him, undermining Hadi. Those units have now fought alongside the Houthis. Three Egyptian military and security officials told The Associated Press that a coalition of countries led by Egypt and Saudi Arabia will conduct a ground invasion into Yemen once the airstrikes have sufficiently diminished the Houthis and Saleh's forces. They said the assault will be by ground from Saudi Arabia and by landings on Yemen's Red and Arabian Sea coasts. The aim is not to occupy Yemen but to weaken the Houthis and their allies until they enter negotiations for power-sharing, the officials said. They said three to five Egyptian troop carriers are stationed off Yemen's coasts. They would not specify the numbers of troops or when the operation would begin. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk about the plans with the press. Egypt's presidency said in a statement Thursday that its naval and air forces were participating in the coalition campaign already. Egypt is "prepared for participation with naval, air and ground forces if necessary," Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri said at a gathering of Arab foreign ministers preparing for a weekend Arab summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. In the air assault that began Thursday - codenamed "Operation Decisive Storm - Saudi Arabia deployed some 100 fighter jets, 150,000 soldiers and other navy units, Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV reported. Also involved in the air operation were aircraft from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qattar, Kuwait, Jordan, Morocco, Sudan and Egypt, though it was not clear which carried out actual strikes. At the Arab summit on Saturday, Arab leaders are aiming to approve a new joint Arab defense force to intervene in regional crises, including possibly Yemen. The Egyptian security and military officials said the force is planned to include some 40,000 men backed by jet fighters, warships and light armor. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have both intervened in Yemen before - and struggled in its mountainous, difficult terrain. In the 1960s, Egypt sent its military to back republican forces against a Shiite royal dynasty backed, ironically in current light, by Saudi Arabia. More recently, Saudi Arabia struck against the Houthis by air and with a limited border excursion in late 2009-early 2010, a foray that killed more than 130 Saudi troops. Support for the Houthis is far from universal in Yemen - but foreign intervention risks bringing a backlash. On Thursday, thousands gathered outside Sanaa's old city in the Houthi-organized protest, chanting against Saudi Arabia and the United States. Khaled al-Madani, a Houthi activist addressing the crowd, said Saudi Arabia is "buying mercenaries with money to attack Yemen. But Yemen, God willing, will be their tomb." TV stations affiliated with the rebels and Saleh showed the aftermath of strikes Thursday that flattened a half-dozen homes near the airport. Yemen Today, a TV station affiliated with Saleh, showed hundreds of residents around the rubble, some pulling out mattresses, bricks and shrapnel. Ahmed al-Sumaini said an entire alley close to the airport was wiped out in the strikes. He said people ran out from their homes in the middle of the night, many jolted out of bed. "These people have nothing to do with the Houthis or with Hadi. This is destructive. These random acts will push people toward Houthis," he said, as he waved shrapnel from the strikes. Strikes also hit in the southern province Lahj and the stronghold of Houthis in the northern Saada province. In Sanaa, they also hit the camp of U.S.-trained Yemeni special forces, which is controlled by generals loyal to Saleh, and a missile base held by the Houthis. The strikes also hit the al-Annad air base in the southern Lahj province. About 100 U.S. military advisers withdrew over the weekend from base, where they had been leading a drone campaign against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP.
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ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJLA) -- Authorities found a suspicious package Thursday at a Howard County recycling business that may have been a bomb threat target. The device was discovered shortly after 9:30 a.m. at Sims Recycling at 7575 Washington Boulevard in Elkridge. Authorities were treating the item as a "legit device," although it was not clear if it was incendiary. The State Fire Marshal's Office rendered the device safe and investigators were looking into whether the item was a legitimate threat or a hoax. Howard County Police said they were conducting a search of the building using explosive-detecting dogs to ensure no other threats existed. The business is located just off Route 1 in an industrial park, but no major road closures were triggered by the incident.
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I am very glad indeed that I took notice of yesterday's weather forecast that there would be wind and rain coming in from the west. So this morning when I awoke to a clear blue sky I didn't linger for a second cup of coffee and the papers in bed. Oh no, I was up in a jiffy and out with the Newfies … [Read more...]
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Have you ever wondered how you would market yourself or your family? It may sound like a silly question, but if you are on the path to adoption it is something that you will soon be considering and putting into practice as you prepare your adoption profile to share with prospective birth mothers. This task may seem overwhelming and leave you feeling adrift as you sort through photos, templates, and ideas. Before you finalize your book, there are some things to remember. Less is More You may want to include every picture you have ever taken of...read more
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Janette Eide
Janette Eide, 63, of Rushford, died January 5, 2004 at Community Memorial Hospital. Janette Orlikowski was born July 21, 1940 in Winona to Victor and Elizabeth Kellog Orlikowski. She married Ronald Eide on June 14, 1958 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Parish. They later moved to Rushford and raised their family. She worked at several businesses in the area. She was a member of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Rushford. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; two daughters , Barb (Michael) Soppa, Peterson and Melanie (Jerry) Przybylski, Keystone, South Dakota; a son, David Eide (Peggy Sveen), Winona; seven grandchildren; one step granddaughter; four foster grandsons; four brothers, Raymond Orlikowski, Winona; Victor (Norma) Orlikowski, Milwaukee, Wisc., Arthur (Mitzie) Orlikowski, Texas and Roger (Mary) Orlikowski, Winona. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter and two brothers. Services for Janette Eide were held January 9, 2004 at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church with Rev. Wade Davick officiating. Burial was in Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Martin-Myhre Funeral Home of Winona was in charge of arrangements.


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Recent generous gifts to Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital totaled $100,000 from donors who were impressed with the hospital's leadership and its surgical programs.
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Members of the transit system's customer service team run the account, answering questions and providing information. However, they go one step further, emphasizing the "social" in social media by initiating and engaging in conversations with followers.
The agency started the new account in January to accommodate the increasing number of customers, particularly younger ones, who primarily connect with others through social media. The account has grown rapidly, now at more than 2,700 followers.
@SEPTA_Social stands out from the typical transit agency Twitter accounts because it is designed to initiate conversations and not just send out alerts or promotional information, Kim Scott Heinle, assistant GM, customer service and advocacy, SEPTA, said.
"It's not us asking people to listen to us," Heinle said. "It's us listening to other people."
In fact, this engagement is especially important for letting people know that the agency hears their complaints or concerns. That is where the Social team at SEPTA excels, he added. They see complaints and address them.
"They proactively reach out, tweeting, 'What happened? Let's see what we can do to fix it.' Frankly, that amazes people sometimes," Heinle said.
Part of the proactive approach is letting people know they have the ability to use social media like Twitter to directly engage with the transit system. For example, Philadelphia's recent Made in America Music Festival drew a large tech-savvy, under-30 crowd from all over the region, but many didn't know about @SEPTA_Social.
"If they mentioned 'Philly bus' or 'SEPTA train,' and our agents saw that, or sensed that somebody was asking their friends for information about SEPTA, they tweeted back, 'We're here, how can we help you?'" Heinle recalled. "That creates a lot of positive buzz about the agency and its willingness to be proactive and reach out to customers."
As a result of cultivating relationships and good will by chatting with followers, SEPTA developed a solid core of regulars on the page.
Heinle pointed out that a major advantage of using Twitter as a customer service tool is that a customer service agent can talk to many people at once in real time, as opposed to phone calls and emails which can only help one custom-er at a time.
More importantly, @SEPTA_Social followers can share those conversations with their followers who may not be talking to SEPTA, increasing the agency's ability to get information out to the public.
Many customers, particularly younger ones, are not calling or even using the transit system's web form to reach out. That shows, Heinle said, that both at SEPTA and in the transit industry, Twitter and other social media is increasingly where the customers are going to be.
"We've got people who will never give up their phones and call us from their land line. [Others] email us, use the web form, but a whole new group says, 'No, our world is in social media. If you want to connect with us, you've got to be there.'"
While SEPTA plans to continue research into who follows them and why; do more to leverage its most influential followers; and have more targeted conversations with people to follow up on issues, that takes extra time, effort and staffing, Heinle said. The agency also hopes to increase its hourly coverage, particularly in the evening, and may start earlier in the morning to better accommodate peak travel time.
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The new modules will allow MST's employees to access various functionalities over the Web, including bidding on work and vacation choices, and make it easier for the agency to establish run times, produce detailed itineraries with accurate distance calculations and automatically format schedules suitable for posting at each stop.
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