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An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youth walks past a fire during celebrations of the holiday Lag Baomer — commemorating the end of a plague said to have decimated Jews in Roman times — in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem. (Photo by Olivier Fitoussi / AP)

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Lighting up the Jerusalem night with bonfires

Lag B'Omer is a a popular Jewish holiday with roots in mysticism and Kabbalah that most people don't understand. What they do understand is the tradition of bonfires on the eve of the holiday.

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Jews show respect, faith on Lag B'Omer

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McChrystal to be top US Afghan commander

Lieutenant Gen. Stanley McChrystal has been picked to take command of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said. McChrystal will replace General David McKiernan.

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Bloomberg

Obama: Health care industry to cut costs

President Obama has won a big victory in his battle to reform the American health care system. Some former opponents of reform are now offering their support.

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Obama wins business support for reform

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Health care cost cuts could kick-start reform

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TIME

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Obama to tackle health care

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Gilani: Pakistan will defeat Taliban

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Syed Gilani said the army will defeat Taliban after his government disclosed that troops backed by helicopter gun ships killed more than 700 guerillas in the past two weeks.

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Pakistan targets Taliban as thousands flee

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Wall street's rally hits a wall

Stocks stumbled as investors took a step back after propelling the major stock gauges by more than 30 percent each in just two months. Dow posts its biggest sell off in three weeks.

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NATION

Obama wants 5,000 failing schools closed

President Obama wants to see 5,000 failing schools close and reopen with new principals and teachers over the next five years.

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CBS News

Pilot failed three FAA proficiency tests

The pilot of Continental Connection Flight 3407 flunked several flight tests early in his career, and was never taught to respond to the stall warning that sounded just seconds before the plane crashed, killing 50.

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The Buffalo News

POLITICS

White House: deficit to top $1.8 trillion

The White House pushed up its forecast for the U.S. budget deficit by $89 billion, reflecting the recession and a raft of new unemployment claims.

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Reuters

Fla Gov. Crist to announce Senate bid

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will soon announce in Tallahassee that he will run to replace retiring Sen. Mel Martinez.

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The Hill

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Shuttle blasts off on Hubble mission

Atlantis and seven astronauts blasted off on a mission that has more risks than usual. It is NASA's final trip to Hubble and comes after a seven-month delay.

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USA TODAY

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NASA mission to give Hubble new life

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Hubble’s history: from trouble to triumph

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World’s largest pre-college science competition opens

Young scientists from around the world are in Reno, Nev. to compete in the world’s largest pre-college science competition: the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2009.

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Welt Online

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg reunite for 'Motherlover' on 'SNL'

Not like he needs the work, but maybe Justin Timberlake should consider permanently joining the cast of "Saturday Night Live."

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MTV

Star Trek's big box-office bang

J.J. Abrams' retooled, timeline-tweaking "Star Trek" scored an estimated $72.5 million on its opening weekend, coming in at the high side of projections and blowing past previous franchise hits — and misses.

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E! Online

'Star Trek' rebooted

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Cinematical

ENVIRONMENT

Polar bears as environmental barometer

The threatened polar bear has become an icon for the potentially devastating effects of global climate change. The endangered bears depend on sea ice for their survival, and the ice is disappearing.

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NPR

Global ocean talks begin in Indonesia

Officials from over 70 countries met for the World Ocean Conference, a ministerial-level meeting touted as the first major global talks on the role of oceans in mitigating climate change and global warming.

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EDUCATION

Having fun helps teacher win award

If there were any doubts that a good teacher is often a talented entertainer, they have been wiped away by Beenu Gupta, who teaches biology at the Charter School of Wilmington.

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Delaware Online

Volunteer days engage scattered alumni

Alumni service days are fast becoming a rite of spring for colleges and their graduates across the country. At least 10 schools have launched such days in the past two years and plan annual events.

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GOOD NEWS

New program supports patients undergoing hip replacement

Ortho Connect is a program that helps Canadians undergoing hip and knee replacement. It gives them the chance to talk with someone who has already gone through the experience.

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Winnipeg Free Press

Polio pioneer helps survivors

Dr. Lauro Halstead is one of only a handful of doctors in the United States who specializes in polio — and he speaks to his patients with authority in the field.

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NPR

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Martha Mason, told of life in iron lung

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WORLD

UN mourns Sri Lanka 'bloodbath'

The U.N. has described the situation in northern Sri Lanka as a "bloodbath" after reports of heavy civilian casualties.

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BBC

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Civilians flee Sri Lanka rebel war zone

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UN backs King Abdullah's campaign

The UN Security Council has called for diplomatic action to achieve a two-state solution in the Middle East as King Abdullah of Jordan warned of a possible war within 18 months.

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Times Online

BUSINESS

4 big banks to repay bailout funds

Four big U.S. banks announced plans to sell more than $6 billion of common stock in an effort to repay funds received under the government's bank bailout program.

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US stocks decline amid bank offerings

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DOJ breaks with Bush antitrust policies

The Department of Justice revoked a Bush administration antitrust policy, calling it an impediment to the government’s ability to fight anticompetitive conduct by dominant companies.

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Bloomberg

HEALTH

Group warns of high sodium in meals

An advocacy group is raising the alarm about the amount of salt in meals at some restaurants, warning that some have over a day's worth of sodium.

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Saltiest meals in America

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China sees first flu case

Chinese authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of swine flu on the mainland — despite having enforced extremely stringent and controversial precautionary measures.

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Special section:

Mapping the flu outbreak

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SPORTS

Cuban confronts Kenyon Martin's mother

Mark Cuban was involved in a brief confrontation with the mother of Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin following the wild finish between the Nuggets and Mavericks.

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College football's top level has dearth of minority coaches

Minority football coaches are getting within reach of major-college head coaching jobs at an increasing rate, but their progress in making that final move isn't keeping pace.

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USA TODAY

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

Divide over Obama at Notre Dame

A campaign by Roman Catholics to keep Obama from delivering the commence- ment address at Notre Dame shows the gulf between the church and pro-lifers.

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Kansas City Star

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Pope's visit in pictures

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BBC

Pope condemns anti-Semitism and calls for Palestinian homeland

Pope Benedict XVI called for a Palestinian homeland and condemned anti-Semitism on his arrival in Israel.

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Times Online

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Raids on federal computer data soar

Reported attacks on U.S. government computer networks climbed 40% last year, federal records show, and more infiltrators are trying to plant malicious software they could use to control or steal sensitive data.

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USA Today

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An employee of Kremikovtzi, Bulgaria's largest steel maker, waves a flag during a street protest to demand his pay, in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Peter Petrov / AP)

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