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House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., declares that he was “disappointed” in President Barack Obama’s speech on a federal spending plan, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington. (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite / AP)

Dementia patients’ families find hope in tracking devices

When dementia patients wander — as 60 percent are expected to do at least once— tracking devices could make the difference between a happy reunion and a sad discovery. Or no resolution at all.

Houston Chronicle

Beyond just ‘surviving’: defining economic security

A group that works with low-income women and families has released its Basic Economic Security Tables index, which measures the minimum income workers need to achieve basic economic security.

NPR

Budget pact barely touches current deficit

Lawmakers are ready to vote on a spending measure to fund the government through September. Later, Republicans will start debating on a plan to cut trillions from Obama’s long-term budget.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Obama lays out plan for cutting both Medicare and Medicaid

CNN

Special section:

2012 budget proposal

Office of Management and Budget

Blog:

Obama vs Ryan: how the deficit plans compare

Reuters

Stillbirth study: Thousands dying needlessly

More than 2 million babies are stillborn every year worldwide; about half could be saved if their mothers had better medical care, according to new estimates.

CBS News

Analysis: US banks still face big foreclosure risks

U.S. banks still face severe consequences from allegations of mishandling of home foreclosures, despite reaching a relatively mild settlement with the bank regulators.

Reuters

NATION

New Internet privacy bill: How would it protect consumers?

New legislation would require companies to notify users before data is collected and allow them to change the collected data, or opt-out entirely.

Christian Science Monitor

California State Universtity students, faculty protest budget cuts to higher ed

California State University students and faculty are protesting state budget cuts that could lead to higher tuition, larger class sizes and lower enrollment.

Star Tribune

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Education graphics

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Job openings rise to highest point

The Labor Department said that employers advertised 3.1 million available jobs, the most since September 2008. That was at the height of the financial crisis when Lehman Brothers collapsed.

Denver Post

POLITICS

Fiancee of Giffords’ aide urges gun control in legislation

The fiancee of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ congressional aide — who was slain in the shooting rampage near Tucson — urged Congress to pass legislation banning large-capacity ammunition magazines.

Arizona Republic

More states restrict abortions; group says trend ‘unparalleled’

As two states imposed the latest rounds of laws against abortion or its providers, a new study contends “hostility” toward abortion rights is on the rise in legislatures across the country.

CNN

Planned Parenthood remains a thorn in abortion foes’ side

NPR

HEALTH

Vitamins and vitamin supplements: Use increases in America

A new government study found that more than half of American adults take at least one dietary supplement. But despite their popularity, many experts remain skeptical of their effects.

ABC News

‘Apple a day’ advice rooted in science

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all know we should eat more fruit. But why apples?

Medical News Today

High blood pressure treatment may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

Treating high blood pressure and other so-called vascular risk factors in people who have mild cognitive impairment may reduce the risk of their condition progressing to Alzheimer’s disease.

WebMD

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

How technology influences the new American family

A new Nielson report takes a look at how families across America are adapting to today’s digital landscape. This report paints a revealing and colorful portrait of how technology influences our everyday lives.

(TIME)

Techland

Yellowstone supervolcano fed by bigger plume than previously believed

The underground volcanic plume at Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. may be bigger than previously thought, according to a new study by geologists.

BBC

Blog:

Study: Yellowstone volcano much larger than previously believed

CNN

Were nails from Caiaphas’ tomb used to crucify Jesus?

Just in time for Easter, an Israeli television journalist has produced a pair of nails that he says may have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.

TIME

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

A ‘lost’ Dr. Seuss story has been found: ‘The Bippolo Seed’

Every now and then a treasure-trove of seemingly “lost” literature is discovered. The latest such find is a collection of stories by Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

NPR

The good life: Minnesota’s guide for active adults

It wouldn’t be completely accurate to call them “volunteers” or “retirees,” but a growing number of Minnesota seniors who have left the workforce are giving back by going back to school.

Star Tribune

Audio pioneer Sidney Harman dies at 92

Sidney Harman, who shocked the publishing world last year when he stepped up to buy the ailing Newsweek magazine, died from complications from acute myeloid leukemia. He was 92.

Variety

Blog:

Democrats mourn death of Sidney Harman

(USA TODAY)

On Politics

ENVIRONMENT

Southern Skua population declines in the Falkland Islands

The Southern Skua, or the Falklands Skua, is in serious decline. Over the past five years, the bird species’ population has gone down almost 50 percent.

Environmental News Network

Investors oppose pebble mine, call for clean water review

Investor organizations are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate the mine waste impacts of the proposed Pebble Mine on Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed.

Environment News Service

Columns And Op-Ed

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Column (Austin Raynor):

Bailout or dropout?

Cavalier Daily

Editorial:

Make online retailers pay tax, too

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Column (Glenn Greenwald):

The 2-tiered justice system: an illustration

Salon

Column (David Horsey):

Americans keep Confederates in the attic, slaves in the cellar

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Column (Ali Abunimah):

Recognizing Palestine

Al Jazeera

Blog (Emily Yoffe):

Ask for a raise. Wait for an answer

(Slate)

XX Factor

Blog (Spencer Ackerman):

What, you thought the US was done bombing Libya?

(Wired)

Danger Room

Column (Edward Morrissey):

Trump bid a political freak show?

CNN

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GOOD NEWS

With prosthetic leg, Texas horse is hitting his stride

After ProsthetiCare, of Fort Worth, Texas, designed and donated a $14,000 artificial limb, the video of miniature horse’s first ramble on his new leg became an Internet and TV sensation.

Montreal Gazette

Web helps moms trade breast milk

Women have been nursing other women’s babies for hundreds of years; it used to be called wet-nursing. Now, technology is giving new life to this practice.

Concord Monitor

Good news for Albany, NY — more seats in schools

Incoming Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott brought good news for both Albany, N.Y., students and state lawmakers — another 11,979 seats for overcrowded city schools.

NY Daily News

WORLD

Afghan mullahs push peaceful protest in wake of Quran-burning violence

More Qurans were inadvertently burned during recent Afghan protests than by the U.S. pastor Terry Jones. Spiritual leaders in Kandahar called a meeting to teach Afghans how to channel their passions.

Christian Science Monitor

Libya group agrees temporary ‘trust fund’ for rebels

The international contact group on Libya has agreed to set up a temporary “trust fund” to help channel assets to the opposition group the Transitional National Council in Benghazi.

Al Jazeera

Gaddafi must go, say Arab, world leaders

Khaleej Times

More signs of fuel rod damage at Japan nuke plant

TEPCO discovered that the temperature inside part of its damaged nuclear plant was much higher than the normal level of about 104 degrees, the latest setback for attempts to contain damage at the plant.

MSNBC

BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs misled Congress after duping clients, Levin says

Goldman Sachs misled clients and Congress about the firm’s investments in securities tied to mortgages, the chairman of the Senate panel that investigated the causes of the financial crisis said.

Bloomberg

GE tax hoax responsibility claimed by protest group US Uncut

US Uncut, a group protesting corporate tax issues and government service cutbacks, claimed responsibility for a fake press release that said General Electric Co. would return a "$3.2 billion tax refund.”

BusinessWeek

American Airlines sues Travelport, Orbitz as ticket dispute expands

American Airlines sued Travelport Ltd. to stop what it called anti-competitive behavior against the carrier in a push to use its own technology to distribute fares and schedules to travel agents.

Bloomberg

EDUCATION

Maximum Pell safe for now

As details emerged about the last-minute spending compromise that averted a government shutdown, higher education experts shared one reaction: It could have been worse.

Inside Higher Ed

Access denied: college education increasingly out of reach

The cuts in state support for college education in Washington means a bachelor’s degree from a public school will move even farther out of reach for many.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Heat-seeking missal? Fight on liturgy divides Catholics

Despite all the really weighty issues Roman Catholics face, the most passionate debate may well be whether the Nicene Creed should say “one in being with” or “consubstantial with.”

TIME

Jewish community given back books stolen by Nazis

Recently rediscovered books plundered by the Nazis were returned to Berlin’s Jewish community in a ceremony at the city’s landmark synagogue.

Denver Post

SPORTS

Barry Bonds found guilty of obstruction of justice

Barry Bonds has been convicted of obstruction of justice but, after a 12-day trial and almost four full days of deliberation, a jury failed to reach a verdict on three other counts.

ESPN

Kings say their possible farewell with loss to Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers regrouped to hand the Kings a 116-108 loss in what might have been the last game ever in California’s capital city.

Houston Chronicle

Kobe Bryant fined $100,000 for gay slur

Yahoo! News

Nadal, Murray reach 3rd round in Monte Carlo tournament

Six-time reigning champion Rafael Nadal and Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray were among the second-round winners at the $3.63 million Monte Carlo Masters tennis event.

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