DC region faces unique challenges from budget cuts

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• DC region faces unique challenges from budget cuts
• Italy's Bersani seeks way out of vote impasse
• Dell committee defends $24.4B sale as best choice
• Arias answers juror questions in murder case
• Fired employee sues Deutsche over whistleblowing
• Cardinals impose media blackout ahead of conclave
• Dow closes at another record high
• Arkansas adopts US's most restrictive abortion law
• Next NYC health campaign: too-loud earphones
• Beanie Sigel gets 6 to 23 months in Pa. drug case
• Brewers' Braun hoping to win over fans in WBC
• Goodell: NFL 'can and must' make football safer
• 'Community' cast on behind-the-scenes turmoil
• US women beat Iceland 3-0 in Algarve Cup opener
• NY congressman Peter King to step into boxing ring
• New TSA rules on knives draw fire from 9/11 kin
• Storm strikes Mid-Atlantic but largely bypasses DC
• Democrats push for speedy approval of CIA nominee
• Physicists on Higgs hunt: Nearly there but not yet
• Insight: Iran's Khamenei seen tightening his grip in vote to replace Ahmadinejad
• Judge taking a look at Mich. gay marriage ban
• Ex-Deutsche Bank employee sues bank
• Syrian refugees top 1 million, rebels take city
• Giffords visits rampage site, urges gun control
• House passes funding bill, Obama reaches out to Senate
• NYPD speaks to friend of suspect in fatal hit-run
• U.S. officials expected to attend Chavez funeral
• Love of sport, not money, draws Iditarod mushers
• Giffords urges support for background checks
• Amazon orders 6th children's series pilot
• UN says 20 peacekeepers detained on Golan Heights
• $7,000 in lost cash recovered at Atlanta airport
• Holder promises more openness on national security
• Oil recovers some losses on upbeat Fed report
• Disney working on standalone Star Wars movies
• Ark. House overrides veto of 12-week abortion ban
• Jobs, factory data offer hope for economy
• Chavez widely mourned, but some hope change on way
• Fed survey: US economy growing throughout country
• Even after death, Chavez gets choice of successor

DC region faces unique challenges from budget cuts Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:10 PM PST ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — To get a sense of just how much federal government spending influences the Washington metropolitan area, all you have to do is listen to the ads on an all-news radio station there.

Italy's Bersani seeks way out of vote impasse Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:08 PM PST ROME (Reuters) - Italian center-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani rallied his party on Wednesday behind a plan to form a minority government backed by populist Beppe Grillo after failing to secure victory in last week's election. Bersani, whose coalition threw away a 10-point lead in the opinion polls before the February 24-25 vote, won control of the lower house but let slip a workable parliamentary majority by failing to win the Senate. The result has left no group able to form a government on its own and Italy facing weeks of uncertainty. ...

Dell committee defends $24.4B sale as best choice Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:08 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Dell Inc. committee that negotiated the slumping PC maker's $24.4 billion buyout is standing behind the deal despite the misgivings of major shareholders who believe the price is too low.

Arias answers juror questions in murder case Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:07 PM PST PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias was peppered with questions from the jury in her murder trial Wednesday about her actions on the day she killed her lover and in the months leading up to that fateful day in Arizona.

Fired employee sues Deutsche over whistleblowing Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:07 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — A former employee is suing Deutsche Bank, saying he was fired in retaliation for raising questions about problems with the bank's systems and charges that were erroneously slapped on some customers as a result.

Cardinals impose media blackout ahead of conclave Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:14 PM PST VATICAN CITY (AP) — In the end, American-style transparency was no match for the Vatican's obsession with secrecy.

Dow closes at another record high Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:06 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow closed modestly higher at another record on Wednesday as investors bet that favorable market conditions would continue, though the gains were slight on concerns the rally may run out of steam in the short term. Based on the latest available data, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 42.47 points, or 0.30 percent, to finish unofficially at 14,296.24. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index advanced 1.67 points, or 0.11 percent, to finish unofficially at 1,541.46. But the Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 1.77 points, or 0.05 percent, to close unofficially at 3,222.36. ...

Arkansas adopts US's most restrictive abortion law Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:04 PM PST LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers overrode a veto Wednesday and gave the state the most restrictive abortion law in the country — a near-ban on the procedure from the 12th week of pregnancy onward that is certain to end up in court.

Next NYC health campaign: too-loud earphones Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:04 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Add cranked-up earphones to the list of health dangers Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration wants New Yorkers to avoid.

Beanie Sigel gets 6 to 23 months in Pa. drug case Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:59 PM PST MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — Rapper Beanie Sigel has been sentenced to six to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to a narcotics possession charge in a Philadelphia suburb.

Brewers' Braun hoping to win over fans in WBC Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:59 PM PST SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Braun understands why many people are skeptical of him, given the way his name has twice been linked to performance-enhancing drugs.

Goodell: NFL 'can and must' make football safer Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:57 PM PST CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will continue to do "everything we can" to make football safer.

'Community' cast on behind-the-scenes turmoil Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:57 PM PST LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nothing's certain in network television, but things have been especially uncertain on the set of "Community," the quirky college sitcom that's been a cult favorite, but never a mainstream hit.

US women beat Iceland 3-0 in Algarve Cup opener Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:56 PM PST FARO, Portugal (AP) — When the U.S. women get rolling, watch out.

NY congressman Peter King to step into boxing ring Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:54 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressman Peter King of New York is lacing up his boxing gloves for a fight that has nothing to do with budget cuts.

New TSA rules on knives draw fire from 9/11 kin Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:52 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Some family members of victims killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks said Wednesday that they are outraged by the Transportation Security Administration's decision to let passengers carry pocketknives on planes.

Storm strikes Mid-Atlantic but largely bypasses DC Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:52 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A winter storm marched into the Mid-Atlantic region Wednesday, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places and knocking out power to nearly 200,000 homes and businesses. The severe weather largely spared the nation's capital, yet the typically bustling city had all but shut down because officials didn't want a repeat of 2011, when a rush-hour snowstorm stranded commuters for hours.

Democrats push for speedy approval of CIA nominee Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:51 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats pushed Wednesday for speedy confirmation of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director but ran into a snag after a small group of Republican senators engaged in a lengthy discussion over the legality of potential drone strikes on U.S. soil.

Physicists on Higgs hunt: Nearly there but not yet Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Physicists in Italy said Wednesday they are achingly close to concluding that what they found last year was the Higgs boson, the elusive "God particle." They need to eliminate one last remote possibility that it's something else.

Insight: Iran's Khamenei seen tightening his grip in vote to replace Ahmadinejad Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PST BEIRUT (Reuters) - The presidential campaign season in Iran this year started with a warning. During a visit to the holy city of Qom in mid-January, the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a packed crowd that both internal and external enemies may try to undermine the vote. "Those who may offer general advice about the elections - and it could be out of compassion - that the elections should be like this or that, should take care not to further the goal of the enemy," Khamenei said. "They should take care not to make the people lose faith in the elections. ...

Judge taking a look at Mich. gay marriage ban Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:47 PM PST DETROIT (AP) — A lesbian couple's desire to adopt each other's children has grown into a potentially groundbreaking challenge to Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage.

Ex-Deutsche Bank employee sues bank Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:47 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — A former employee is suing Deutsche Bank, saying he was unfairly fired for raising questions about problems with the bank's systems and charges that were erroneously slapped on customers.

Syrian refugees top 1 million, rebels take city Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:45 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's accelerating humanitarian crisis hit a grim milestone Wednesday: The number of U.N.-registered refugees topped 1 million — half of them children — described by an aid worker as a "human river" of thousands spilling out of the war-ravaged country every day.

Giffords visits rampage site, urges gun control Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:44 PM PST TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returned to the scene of the horrific shooting that wounded her and killed six people two years ago, urging senators Wednesday to pass background checks for gun purchases in her first public event at the site since the rampage.

House passes funding bill, Obama reaches out to Senate Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:44 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation easily passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday to avert another partisan budget battle and a possible government shutdown, as President Barack Obama also opened new lines of communication with Republicans. By a vote of 267-151, the House passed a measure to fund government programs up until the end of the fiscal year on September 30. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to pass a similar bill next week. Without such legislation federal agencies would run out of money on March 27. ...

NYPD speaks to friend of suspect in fatal hit-run Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:35 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The hunt for an ex-convict wanted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pregnant woman and her husband was a game of cat and mouse on Wednesday, with police getting word that he wants to surrender even though he remains in hiding.

U.S. officials expected to attend Chavez funeral Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:30 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is expected to send a delegation to Hugo Chavez's funeral later this week in a move that could send a conciliatory message to Venezuela now that its stridently anti-American leader has died. Senior U.S. officials also said on Wednesday that Washington had no immediate plans to respond in kind to Venezuela's expulsion of two U.S. military attaches, which was announced on Tuesday by Vice President Nicolas Maduro just hours before he told the world of Chavez's death. Maduro, Chavez's chosen successor, said on Tuesday that one of the expelled U.S. ...

Love of sport, not money, draws Iditarod mushers Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:28 PM PST ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — No one who races sled dogs is going to get filthy rich any time soon, even if they win Alaska's 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Giffords urges support for background checks Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:25 PM PST TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returned to the scene of the horrific shooting that wounded her and killed six people two years ago, urging senators Wednesday to pass background checks for gun purchases in her first public event at the site since the rampage.

Amazon orders 6th children's series pilot Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:24 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. is continuing its push into producing original children's series, ordering its sixth pilot of shows aimed at kids.

UN says 20 peacekeepers detained on Golan Heights Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:12 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Armed fighters linked to the Syrian opposition detained more than 20 U.N. peacekeepers Wednesday in the increasingly volatile zone separating Israeli and Syrian troops on the Golan Heights, a new escalation in the spillover of Syria's civil war.

$7,000 in lost cash recovered at Atlanta airport Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:18 PM PST ATLANTA (AP) — An Alabama foot doctor said he is grateful for the honesty of a part-time parking cashier at Atlanta's airport, who found $7,000 in cash on the curb outside the international terminal and promptly turned it in.

Holder promises more openness on national security Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:17 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder promised the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that the Obama administration will share more information with Congress and the American people about national security policies, particularly the government's use of drone strikes.

Oil recovers some losses on upbeat Fed report Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:16 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil regained some of its earlier losses on Wednesday after a report from the Federal Reserve showed the economy strengthened across much of the country.

Disney working on standalone Star Wars movies Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:15 PM PST PHOENIX (AP) — Star Wars fans have more than just Episodes 7, 8 and 9 to look forward to.

Ark. House overrides veto of 12-week abortion ban Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:15 PM PST LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Wednesday voted to override Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of a bill that would ban most abortions from the 12th week of pregnancy onward, giving the state the country's most restrictive abortion laws and setting the stage for a certain court challenge.

Jobs, factory data offer hope for economy Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:13 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Private employers hired more workers than expected in February and demand for a range of factory goods was solid in January, hopeful signs for the economy as it deals with higher taxes and deep government budget cuts. The reports on Wednesday suggested economic activity picked up after it stalled in the final three months of 2012. "They provide some signs that the economy is doing a little bit better," said Michael Strauss, chief economist at Commonfund in Wilton, Connecticut. ...

Chavez widely mourned, but some hope change on way Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:13 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Some cried, some cheered. Many Latin Americans mourned the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, leaders in Europe and Asia sent condolences, and Iran's president predicted great works in the afterlife.

Fed survey: US economy growing throughout country Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:13 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Strong auto sales, better hiring and a continued housing recovery helped the U.S. economy grow in January and February throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve.

Even after death, Chavez gets choice of successor Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:04 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A flag-draped coffin carrying the body of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez floated over a sea of supporters Wednesday on its way to a military academy where it will lie in state. Away from the procession route, jittery Venezuelans facing an uncertain future without their larger-than-life leader flocked to supermarkets and gas stations to stock up on supplies, preparing for the worst a day after Chavez succumbed to cancer.

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