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• Wednesday's Art Notes - A roundup of arts headlines.
• Haiti's Government: What Should Its Next Moves Be? - As Haitian President Rene Preval met with President Barack Obama Wednesday to discuss the aftermath of January's devastating earthquake, the PBS NewsHour asked three experts how Haiti's government should proceed with the massive task of recovery.
• UConn Women Tally Record-Breaking Streak of 71 Wins - The University of Connecticut made women's basketball history on Monday, clinching its 71st consecutive win in a game against Notre Dame. Judy Woodward talks to Christine Brennan of ABC Sports and USA Today about the win and upcoming championship tournament.
• Nigeria's Government Struggles to Restore Order after Massacre - The Nigerian military is asking for patience as it tries to contain the escalating violence that left as many as 500 people dead Sunday. Gwen Ifill talks to American University's Patrick Ukata and the president of The Fund for Peace, Pauline Baker, about the political and sectarian violence in Nigeria.
• U.N. Calls for Justice after Nigerian Sectarian Massacre - The United Nations and human rights groups are calling for swift punishment in Nigeria after a bloody clash between Muslims and Christians that left as many as 500 people dead on Sunday, as the country's unstable government tries to contain the violence.
• Gen. Odierno: 'People of Iraq Have Embraced Democracy' - As Iraq counts the ballots from Sunday's parliamentary election, Jim Lehrer talks to Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, about how a new government may impact the security situation and the drawdown of U.S. troops.
• News Wrap: 'Decisive Phase' Ahead in Afghan War, Gates Says - In other news Tuesday, two NATO soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan as Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited troops on the front lines. President Obama also met with visiting Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou about his country's budget crisis
• Biden Condemns Planned Israeli Expansion in East Jerusalem - Vice President Joe Biden is in the Middle East, meeting with Israeli officials about resuming peace talks after more than a year or deadlock in the region. He pledged commitment to Israel's security, but condemned plans to expand settlements eastward. Margaret Warner reports on the U.S. attempts to broker peace.
• On Radio Free Afghanistan, Time for Letters - A selection letters sent to Radio Free Afghanistan -- complaints of corruption, suggestions for rural development, song requests, poetry, tips for the president -- as well as photos and artifacts are at the Library of Congress in "Voices from Afghanistan."
• First Lady Inaugural Fashion - First Lady Michelle Obama's 2009 inaugural ball gown was added to the Smithsonian's popular First Ladies Collection in March 2010. A new exhibit from the collection features inaugural gowns from the most recent first ladies.

Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star: Local News

• Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, city allows open-air drinking in Westport - Open-air drinking won’t be limited to the KC Live area in the downtown Power & Light District this St. Patrick’s Day — or this weekend.
• Lotteries | Winning numbers for Tuesday, March 9 - Tuesday's winning numbers: •<strong>Missouri Pick 3</strong>
• In brief | Teen driver sought after fatal wreck; man's death is ruled a homicide; peeper linked to porn - Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a wreck that killed another teen and a baby boy.
• Reward offered in death of 28-year-old man - A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading authorities to whomever killed Henry Scott IV and set fire to his house.
• Ethics hearing for Kansas prosecutor is postponed indefinitely - A hearing has been postponed indefinitely for a Kansas prosecutor facing a professional ethics complaint over investigations of abortion providers.
• The Watchdog | City policy addresses traffic signal aesthetics - <strong><span class="subhead">The problem</span></strong> Ed Fitzgerald of Kansas City notes that it has been several years since the uproar over galvanized, overhead traffic-light poles on Ward Parkway.
• Tax on sugary soda considered in Kansas Legislature - Kansans may soon have a new reason to switch to diet soda &mdash; a proposed tax on every last granule of sugary goodness in that can of pop.
• Three years after arriving in KC, Guardian Angels' ranks are thin - Crime can be the least of a volunteer crime fighter&rsquo;s problems. Chris Gabbert has tried to develop the area chapter of Guardian Angels since it began three years ago, but a lack of volunteers, no money and little time have hampered his efforts.
• Foreclosure rescue scams proliferate - They've cropped up everywhere: Advertisements, fliers or even personalized letters promising “Stop Foreclosure Now!” or “We Can Save Your Home. Guaranteed.”
• Hog farm company's inaction has a stench all its own - Rather than make noises about leaving the state, Premium Standard Farms' deep-pockets owner needs to spend the millions it will take to solve the odor problem at its hog operation near near Berlin, Mo.

Springfield News Leader

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• Springfield-Greene County Health Department: 79,567 doses of H1N1 vaccine administered - As of Sunday, March 7, (last reporting period) 79,567 doses of H1N1 vaccine have been reported administered in Greene County, according to a news release from Katie Towns-Jeter, the public information administrator for the Springfield-Greene County...
• MSU's Creekmore wins Valley 'Good Neighbor' award - Junior one of several Valley players cited for work on, off court
• IRS taking extra steps to help those having difficulties - The Internal Revenue Service has announced several additional steps it is taking this tax season to help people having difficulties meeting their tax obligations because of unemployment or other financial problems, according to a press release.
• Habitat for Humanity of Springfield announces its 2010 board of directors - Habitat for Humanity of Springfield announced its 2010 Board of Directors in a news release:
• Springfield Symphony Orchestra's annual Brunch with Beethoven moved to Sept. 12 - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra has moved its annual Brunch with Beethoven to Sept. 12, according to a news release.
• Former FBI agent to speak Saturday about public corruption - Alec Wade, a retired special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, will speak to the Breakfast Club of the Ozarks on Saturday.
• Visitation, funeral scheduled for former Drury basketball coach Walker - Marvin Walker coached the Panthers from 1980-91
• Central High among schools with students taking top composite score on ACT - Today, the Missouri ACT State Organization and ACT recognized 22 Missouri high schools with one or more students in the graduating class of 2009 who earned a top composite score of 36 on the ACT college admissions and placement exam, according to a...
• Work of Shell Knob quilter in national contest - A quilter from the Shell Knob area has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2010 American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest April 21-24 at the Paducah Expo Center in Kentucky.
• AG credit union plans grand opening Thursday for new branch - Assemblies of God Credit Union AGCU will celebrate the grand opening of its new branch location on Thursday, according to a news release.

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• Senate Health Care Bill Dead on Arrival, Say Pro-Life House Democrats - FOXNews -

  New York Times (blog)

  Senate Health Care Bill Dead on Arrival, Say Pro-Life House Democrats FOXNews The health care reform bill passed by the Senate on Christmas eve is dead on arrival in the House because it lifts a decades-old ban on federal funding for abortion services, pro-life House Democrats said Wednesday. Rep. Bart Stupak asks questions ... Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaksReuters Student-Loan Bill May Enter Health-Care MixWall Street Journal Senate passes jobless aid, business tax breaksThe Associated Press CBS News -Bloomberg -CNNMoney.com all 1,554 news articles »

• Eric Massa Story Gets Uglier: "Unwanted Advances" in Navy - CBS News -

  Reuters

  Eric Massa Story Gets Uglier: "Unwanted Advances" in Navy CBS News The strange story of recently-resigned House Democrat Eric Massa has gone from bad to worse: The Atlantic's Josh Green reports that Massa was "notorious for making unwanted advances toward subordinates" during his 20-year Naval career. ... Massa: Yeah, I Groped Male Staff But Not SexuallyFOXNews Former Rep. Massa Denies Groping, Says It Was 'Tickling'ABC News Massa seeks to divert attention from harassment allegationsCNN New York Magazine -Salon -Christian Science Monitor all 1,711 news articles »

• Chief Justice Roberts 'Troubled' by Scene at the State of the Union Address - ABC News -

  ABC News

  Chief Justice Roberts 'Troubled' by Scene at the State of the Union Address ABC News It's been a busy few days for Chief Justice John Roberts. Last week, he was the subject of a viral Internet rumor that he was going to retire, and last night the White House pounced on comments he made about the partisan atmosphere ... 2 Republican Senators Call on Obama to Stop 'Attacks' on Supreme CourtFOXNews Chief justice chides State of the Union as 'political pep rally'CNN Chief Justice John Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling'Washington Post Los Angeles Times -CBS News -7Online.com all 356 news articles »

• Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal - The Associated Press -

  Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal The Associated Press WASHINGTON — They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home. ... Mich. women WWII pilots receive Congressional Gold MedalThe Detroit News Michigan woman is among World War II pilots honoredDetroit Free Press Female WWII Veterans Awarded Gold MedalFOX2now.com KMOX.com -NPR -Air Force Link all 434 news articles »

• Panel on Compromises to Pass Health Care; What's Next in Afghanistan? - FOXNews -

  Sydney Morning Herald

  Panel on Compromises to Pass Health Care; What's Next in Afghanistan? FOXNews This is a rush transcript of "Special Report With Bret Baier" from March 9, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER: What the president is doing is asking House Democrats to hold hands, jump off a cliff, ... Obama, Key Senators Make Their Pitch for Climate and Energy BillNew York Times Obama invites Garcon to White HouseRavenna Record Courier Pass notes No 2743: Rahm EmanuelThe Guardian Washington Post -Oil & Gas Journal -Reuters all 903 news articles »

• Va OKs 1st bill banning mandated health coverage - The Associated Press -

  Lynchburg News and Advance

  Va OKs 1st bill banning mandated health coverage The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's General Assembly is the first in the nation to approve legislation that bucks any attempt by President Barack Obama and Congress to implement the national health care overhaul in states like Virginia. ... Va. Senate OKs ethics overhaul; McDonnell to signThe Virginian-Pilot Legislation Attempts to Make VA "Energy Capital Of East Coast"WHSV McDonnell-backed Education Bills PassWJZ Washington Post -Richmond Times Dispatch -WDBJ7.com all 264 news articles »

• Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri - Washington Post -

  USA Today

  Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- The nation's top health official challenged insurers on Wednesday to join President Barack Obama's push to overhaul the medical system, arguing that if the effort fails it will hurt them as well as other Americans. ... Sebelius Cautions Health Insurers About Premium IncreasesWall Street Journal Student Loan Reform: What's It Doing in the Health Care Debate?CBS News US health secretary piles pressure on insurersReuters U.S. News & World Report -RTT News -MarketWatch all 2,388 news articles »

• Police say suspect in terror plot attempted suicide in 2005 - CNN -

  Telegraph.co.uk

  Police say suspect in terror plot attempted suicide in 2005 CNN (CNN) -- Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time. ... 'Jihad Jane's' Arrest Raises Fears About Homegrown TerroristsABC News Colleen LaRose: all-American neighbour or Jihad Jane?The Guardian Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on CartoonistNew York Times Christian Science Monitor -MyFox Philadelphia -Irish Times all 1,577 news articles »

• States Develop National Set of Standards, Hope to Improve U.S. Education - ABC News -

  ABC News

  States Develop National Set of Standards, Hope to Improve U.S. Education ABC News State governors and education official's proposed new national standards for K-12 education today, a step President Obama believes is a key to improving the quality of the nation's schools. The voluntary guidelines, dubbed the ... Panel Releases Proposal to Set US Education StandardsNew York Times Governors, state school superintendents propose common academic standardsWashington Post New national math, English standards draftedThe Associated Press WBAY -89.3 KPCC -UPI.com all 442 news articles »

• Budget documents show a less frugal side of Florida's Rubio - MiamiHerald.com -

  FOXNews (blog)

  Budget documents show a less frugal side of Florida's Rubio MiamiHerald.com Republican US Senate front-runner Marco Rubio brags on his website that he didn't officially request budget pork in his last four years as a leader in the Florida House. But during Rubio's eight years in office — including the final two ... Rubio Talks Lead Over Crist At Jax BeachWJXT Jacksonville Rubio Talks Taxes, Health Care & Back Waxing at RallyWOKV Times-Union poll confirms Rubio with huge GOP senate leadFlorida Times-Union Capitol News Service -Washington Post (blog) -Palm Beach Post all 170 news articles »