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- Joliet cop fired after excessive force charge February 24, 2012A Joliet police officer has been fired after being accused of using excessive force while trying to arrest a woman during a domestic dispute on Feb. 9 at the Star Inn motel.
- Window factory sit-in ends with reprieve February 24, 2012Workers at a Goose Island window factory ended a sit-in this morning after the company agreed to keep the plant open for 90 days and try to find new ownership, union leaders said.
- 2 Sears, 3 Kmarts to close in Illinois February 24, 2012Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close five Illinois stores as part of a plan announced in December to shutter up to 120 Sears and Kmart stores.
- Warm, wet winter = woes for dog owners February 24, 2012Kathleen McClellan can count the woes of this uncharacteristically warm and wet winter on 12 mud-caked paws.
- Storm heads out of area February 24, 2012A nasty snowstorm got a second wind in time for the morning commute, glazing expressways, ramps and bridges with a wind-whipped mix of snow and ice, then petering out this morning.
- Trooper credited with saving woman February 24, 2012A state trooper previously awarded a lifesaving medal smashed a window and pulled a woman from a smoldering car after it crashed into a tollway median near Halsted Street on Interstate 294, according to authorities.
- 2 dead in chain-reaction crash on Dan Ryan February 24, 2012Two people died and four others were injured in a chain-reaction crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway that involved at least one car, a minivan, a bus and two semi trucks, officials said.
- Tyler Perry donation ends rooftop vigil February 24, 2012A pastor who has spent more than three months living in a tent on the roof of an Englewood motel said he will end his vigil today, thanks to a promise of $98,000 from Tyler Perry.
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- The Long Run: Political Lessons, From a Mother’s Losing Run February 24, 2012Mitt Romney often refers to his father, George Romney, in his campaign, but he also learned much in a close relationship with his mother, Lenore, who ran for a United States Senate seat.
- Bill Would Put 2 Drinkers on Utah’s Alcohol Commission February 24, 2012A proposal making its way through Utah’s Legislature would require that at least two of the five members of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission be drinkers themselves.
- On Religion: On Religion — In a New Ritual, Many Find Solace Online February 24, 2012A Milwaukee man who yearned for a spiritual connection after his mother died found it by posting photographs from her scrap book on Facebook, prompting replies from all over the world.
- G.O.P. Fund-Raiser Faces Inquiries Into His Races February 24, 2012Questions surrounding Representative Vern Buchanan’s Florida campaigns are threatening to distract from the Republicans’ national finance operation.
- Salvadoran May Be Deported From U.S. for ’80 Murders of Americans February 24, 2012The decision marks the first time that federal immigration prosecutors have established that a top-ranking foreign military commander can be deported based on human rights violations under a 2004 law.
- Virginia Lawmakers Backtrack on Conception Bill February 24, 2012The State Senate voted to suspend consideration of a bill that would define life as beginning at conception.
- Wisconsin Consider Hunting of Sandhill Crane February 24, 2012Some farmers and lawmakers say that crane conservation efforts have brought too much of a good thing.
- Census Finds Bachelor’s Degrees at Record Level February 24, 2012The census found significant gains in college education for all demographic groups, but blacks and Latinos not only continue to trail far behind whites, the gap has also widened.
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- 'Nomad' planets may outnumber stars in Milky Way February 24, 2012A team of astronomers who scan the Milky Way for distant solar systems have concluded there could be thousands, perhaps billions, of "nomad" planets floating through the galaxy with no star like our sun to anchor them....
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- Police arrest shooting suspect in East Oakland; three schools briefly on lockdown February 24, 2012No one was hit when gunmen opened fired in the driveway of an apartment complex, police said.
- Terminal shut down at SFO because of suspicious package, bomb squad on scene February 24, 2012San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 1 is closed following a suspicious package spotted in a metal detector, according to a SFO spokesman.
- Cisco buys optical company for $271 million February 24, 2012Cisco CEO John Chambers recently said his company will step up its pace of acquisitions.
- Facebook plans new ads as IPO looms -- will users object? February 24, 2012Advertising on Facebook is about to gain a more prominent place, as the company works to boost revenues in advance of an initial public offering of stock.
- Actor Ashton Kutcher joins Silicon Valley task force in Marin County for child porn sweep February 24, 2012Actor Ashton Kutcher was hanging out with cops on Thursday, invited along on a child porn sweep in Marin County with the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
- A's welcome Manny Ramirez at spring training Friday morning February 24, 2012Controversial slugger Manny Ramirez arrived at the A's spring training facility Friday morning, choosing to wear uniform No. 1 to signify a new beginning for him
- Tom Brady headlines Serra High School fundraiser February 24, 2012Less than three weeks after his fifth trip to the Super Bowl, Tom Brady returned Thursday to the place where his football life began. The New England Patriots quarterback was the main attraction Thursday night at a fundraising dinner at his alma mater, Serra High School. For photos from the event as well as more information, visit the San Mateo County Times […]
- One killed, one gravely injured in I-880 crash in San Lorenzo February 24, 2012A Hayward woman died and another was gravely injured when their car stalled and were struck by another vehicle on Interstate 880 in San Lorenzo late Thursday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
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- Jefferson Parish officials plan stepped up production for school closure hearings February 24, 2012Hired moderator, questions submitted via text messaging will be part of the hearings
- Jefferson Parish President John Young names new chief administrative assistant February 24, 2012Deputy Parish Attorney Jacques Molaison succeeds Jennifer Van Vrancken after her promotion to deputy chief operating officer for Jefferson Parish.
- Reader comment: Autistic girl should ride in next year's Muses parade February 24, 2012Responding to Gordon Russell's story "Krewe of Muses will fete autistic girl jeered by drunken louts on parade route," reader HankDaShank commented: "This is a good thing they are doing !! I sincerely hope that this girl's faith in Mardi...
- St. John crime report February 24, 2012St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Wayne L. Jones has released the following information. The following incidents were reported on Feb. 24. Arrests Amber D. Fiest, 32, 337 Des Allemands Boulevard, Vacherie, was arrested Feb. 23 and booked with unauthorized...
- Archbishop Rummel High School teacher accused of buying marijuana from student February 24, 2012Metairie school's cross country coach admitted buying 3 grams of marijuana from 17-year-old in a drug-free zone, report says
- Man accused of impersonating police officer in LaPlace arrested February 24, 2012The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer during a robbery earlier this week. Sean Schnyder, 44, of LaPlace, was arrested Friday morning on a judicial court-ordered arrest warrant and...
- Reserve man hit in arm as he tries to block shot February 24, 2012The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting Thursday on Homewood Place in Reserve. Deputies responded to the 400 block of Homewood Place at about 10:13 p.m. after receiving a report of gunfire and a man...
- Poor defendants in Orleans Parish get some well-heeled help February 24, 2012Judge Arthur Hunter drafts notables to raise awareness of mass layoffs at the public defender's office
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- Saudi Arabia backs arming Syrian opposition February 24, 2012
- UN report heightens Iran nuclear fears February 24, 2012
- Jeb Bush eyed as 'white knight' candidate February 24, 2012
- China's Cultural Revolution remembered by artist Xu Weixin - video February 24, 2012Although officially branded disastrous for the country, discussing the Cultural Revolution in China is strictly controlled. Despite this, artist Xu Weixin has spent five years on a project trying to make sense of that turbulent decadeDan ChungTania Branigan
- US politics live: Senior Republicans air discontent with GOP candidates February 24, 2012
- Syria: Qatar calls for Arab force to impose peace - live updates February 24, 2012
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- Red Cross starts Homs evacuation February 24, 2012The Red Cross starts evacuating women and children from part of the besieged Syrian city of Homs after talks with authorities, officials say.
- Deadliest day in Koran protests February 24, 2012At least 12 people are killed as protests continue for a fourth day across Afghanistan over the burning of Korans at a US air base.
- Dutch prince 'may never wake up' February 24, 2012Dutch Prince Johan Friso, injured in an avalanche last week, is in a coma and may never regain consciousness, doctors treating him in Austria say.
- UN 'concerned' over nuclear Iran February 24, 2012The UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, continues to have "serious concerns" at possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme.
- Haiti's PM 'offers resignation' February 24, 2012Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille offers his resignation to President Michel Martelly, government sources say, after weeks of political infighting.
- Palestinian 'shot dead' in W Bank February 24, 2012A Palestinian man has died after being injured in clashes at an Israeli army checkpoint in the West Bank, Palestinian medical sources say.
- Somalia strike 'kills militants' February 24, 2012An air strike in al-Shabab-held southern Somalia kills four people, including three foreigners, eyewitnesses tell the BBC.
- Russian jet survives wheel scare February 24, 2012A Russian passenger jet which lost a wheel on take-off from Berlin lands safely in St Petersburg, Russian media report.
The Independent, UK
- Mormons posthumously baptise Anne Frank February 25, 2012Anne Frank, the famous diarist and Holocaust victim, was put to death on account of her Jewish faith. But earlier this month, she was nonetheless secretly co-opted into the Mormon Church.
- Argentine train crash was avoidable, says official February 24, 2012Argentina's deadliest train accident in decades was foreseeable and preventable, the nation's auditor general complained, saying years of failed safety tests and other problems had given the government more than enough reason to cancel the train operator's concession.
- Nine-year-old boy charged with shooting a classmate February 24, 2012A nine-year-old boy has appeared in a US juvenile court accused of accidentally shooting a classmate.
- Drop in rainfall killed off Mayans February 24, 2012A reduction in rainfall led to the collapse of the Mayan civilisation more than 1,100 years ago, a study has concluded.
- US Marines die as helicopters crash February 24, 2012Seven US Marines were killed when two helicopters collided during night training exercises near the border of California and Arizona.
- Holy mackerel! Comic-book collection sells for $3.5m February 24, 2012A treasure-trove of comics bought by an American enthusiast when he was a boy has fetched $3.5m (£2.2m) at auction in New York.
- Obama sorry over Afghan Koran burning February 24, 2012President Barack Obama has apologised to the Afghan people for the burning of copies of the Koran at a US military base in Bagram.
- Now Santorum targeted as rivals attack rising Republican star February 24, 2012Barely surfaced from a mostly unedifying televised debate in Arizona that veered from peevish to personal, Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney yesterday accused each other of failing the test of conservative consistency.
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I, too, applied to the Nickelodeon Fellowship. Good luck! I’m glad the director reviewed your work. Wished I lived close enough to ask!
Um, no. I did not apply for the Nickelodeon Fellowship, but thanks anyway. Hope you get it.