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An Israeli soldier stops Palestinians as they wait in line to cross the Hawara checkpoint after it was temporarily closed by the Israeli army near the West Bank city of Nablus. (Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh / AP)

Arabs to relaunch peace plan

Arab states agreed to relaunch a five-year-old peace plan with Israel at their summit this week, a move which could help revive peace talks.

Reuters

Egyptians vote on major reforms

BBC

Defense contractor not-so-private

Four top retired U.S. Coast Guard officers took positions with firms involved in the fleet replacement program, an effort that some say is putting contractors' interests ahead of taxpayers'.

St. Petersburg Times

Sunni Baghdad becomes land of ruins

Far more than in Shiite areas, sectarian hatred has shredded what remained of community life in Sunni neighborhoods of Baghdad.

International Herald Tribune

A view of Iraq

NPR

Tony Blair to Iran: free captives in days

Britain's PM Tony Blair warned Tehran it has only days to release 15 captured British sailors and marines, as a U.S. commander criticized the British for not opening fire on the those who seized them.

The Australian

Iran may charge British sailors

Examiner

Gonzales aide won't answer queries

Monica Goodling, a key Justice Department official involved in the firings of U.S. prosecutors, will invoke a constitutional privilege against self-incrimination.

CBS News

Pressure on Gonzales grows

CBS News

Japan PM apologizes about sex slaves

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, under fire for denying government involvement in forcing women to serve as sex slaves during World War Two, said he was "apologizing here and now as the prime minister."

ABC News

Deadline nears for N. Ireland deal

With a midnight deadline looming, the British government and Ian Paisley's hard-line Protestant party seemed to be inching toward a face-saving compromise to rescue Northern Ireland's peace process.

Baltimore Sun

NATION

Lawyer for Australian detainee seeks removal of prosecutor

As American officials prepare for the reopening of the military commissions that will try some detainees, a dispute over the proper role of military defense lawyers in the planned war crimes trials is intensifying.

International Herald Tribune

Australian suspect faces new Gitmo trial

New Zealand Herald

Europe's leaders respond to demands for action to stop genocide

Europe's leaders toughened their stand against mass murder in Darfur, issuing new threats against the Sudanese government, in response to the unprecedented appeal from Europe's leading writers for action.

London Independent

POLITICS

Edwards says 'hot spot' found in hip

Elizabeth Edwards said a "hot spot" has been detected in her right hip in addition to the cancer found in one of her ribs, but said doctors believe it is too small to pose a new health risk.

ABC News

Media's access to McCain may prove risky

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain was back in New Hampshire and embracing straight talk. But he acknowledges there's a risk to full days on the record, without breaks to vent or decompress in private.

Yahoo! News

BUSINESS

Citigroup reportedly eyes 15,000 job cuts

Citigroup is weighing a restructuring plan that is likely to involve around 15,000 job cuts and a charge against earnings of more than $1 billion, according to a published report.

CNN Money

Mishkin fuels ‘inflation target’ debate

The Federal Reserve would have to think twice before trying to push inflation below 2 percent, governor Frederic Mishkin warned in a speech likely to unleash debate over the U.S. central bank’s inflation objective.

Financial Times

New-home sales in U.S. drop to lowest since June 2000

New-home sales in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in February to the lowest since June 2000, dimming prospects for a quick revival in housing.

Bloomberg

SPORTS

Parker-led Vols join Elite Eight with rout of Red Foxes

Marist's first-ever foray into the round of 16 had been a bittersweet experience for coach Brian Giorgis.

Sports Illustrated

Calcavecchia survives quad; returns to Augusta

Mark Calcavecchia survived a quadruple-bogey 8 on the 18th hole at the CA Championship, but still earned $63,000 to secure a spot in the top 10 on the PGA Tour money list and a spot in the Masters.

ESPN

HEALTH

Genetic risk for schizophrenia uncovered

Researchers at The Zucker Hillside Hospital campus of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have uncovered evidence of a new gene that appears to increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Medical News Today

Tooth decay and gum infections linked to ethnicity and country of origin

A New York University College of Dentistry research team has found that immigrants' ethnicity and country of origin predispose them to tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.

Science Daily

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Jewish seminary to admit gays

The major seminary and flagship institution of Conservative Judaism said it will start accepting openly gay and lesbian students.

San Francisco Chronicle

Pope says EU on path to oblivion

Angry that a "Berlin Declaration" listed the EU's achievements but contained no reference to the continent's Christian roots, Pope Benedict said that Europe could "not be built by ignoring its people's identities."

Guardian

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GOOD NEWS

Aspirin may dramatically lower death risk in women

Aspirin in low to moderate doses may lower the risk of death in women, particularly those who are older and prone to heart disease, a new study suggests.

Seattle Times

Kenya gets $12.7 million grant from U.S.

Kenya has become a recipient of $12.7 million, part of the highly coveted funding of the Millennium Challenge Corporation of the U.S. government.

allAfrica.com

NATION

Teens: Suburban blues

Money does not equal happiness, especially for the young. New research shows that affluent kids suffer higher rates of depression.

Psychology Today

Pet food may have killed scores more

The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 4,400 calls from pet owners about the recalled dog and cat food that has reportedly sickened and injured animals across the U.S.

USA Today

U.S. top court to rule on child pornography law

The U.S. Supreme Court said it would decide whether a federal law prohibiting child pornography illegally infringes on free-speech or other rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

Yahoo! News

ENVIRONMENT

New debate over nuclear option

Supporters of nuclear energy say it's a safe, clean alternative to traditional sources. A new report argues it's not as clean as many think.

BusinessWeek

Critics angered over grizzlies loss of 'endangered' status

The U.S. government declared that grizzly bears no longer need protection under the Endangered Species Act, but critics say the move is premature.

National Geographic

Return of the Grizzly Bear

Yahoo! News

Nigeria fines firms for nuclear material

The Nigerian government has filed lawsuits against Shell Petroleum Development Co. and three other firms for the illegal transportation of radioactive material across the oil-rich Niger Delta.

Earth Times

EDUCATION

A different kind of admissions process

Along with SAT scores and extra-curricular activities, college-bound students increasingly are being asked to divulge information that may not be so flattering: their arrest and discipline records.

Philadelphia Inquirer

More time in class considered by schools

School districts nationwide are moving to lengthen the day at struggling schools, spurred by grim test results suggesting that more than 10,000 schools probably will be declared failing.

San Jose Mercury News

$10,000 scholarship for Indian students in New York

Indian alumni of the International House of New York, a graduate-level residential and cultural center, have established a $10,000 scholarship for Indians pursuing studies in New York, an official said.

Earth Times

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Anna Nicole Smith died of accidental overdose

Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith died of an accidental overdose of a sleeping medication and at least eight other prescription drugs, authorities said.

MSNBC

Horror movie ads may have gone too far

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is once again taking a look at the Hollywood practice of marketing horror films to children.

Monsters and Critics

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Emotions run high in wagging dog story

Not all tail-wagging is the same, according to a new study. Scientists claim dogs wag their tails on different sides of their body depending on whether they are happy or frightened.

Scotsman

For fast-food help, call in the robots

Pittsburgh's Hyperactive Technologies has come up with a system, based on the vision and artificial intelligence systems employed by robots, to manage the kitchens at so-called quick-service restaurants.

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