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March 21, 2013

Today's Top 10 stories from A.P.

Here is a look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. OBAMA HEADS TO WEST BANK

The president is meeting with Abbas about the peace process, as rockets were launched into Israel today.

2. WHAT WAS KEPT IN BUDGET BILL

The spending bill likely to be passed by the House today cuts $85 billion, but saves the job of federal meat inspectors.

3. CYPRUS TURNS TO 'PLAN B'

Cyprus is considering Russian assistance, as the European Central Bank warned it would only fund the country's banks until Monday.

4. PEDIATRICIANS ENDORSE GAY MARRIAGE

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a stable relationship between parents regardless of sexual orientation contributes to a child's health and well-being.

5. WHO WERE THE MARINES WHO DIED IN NEVADA EXPLOSION

They ranged in age from 19 to 26. Two were engaged and one wanted to become a professional chef.

6. SOUTH KOREA CYBERATTACK TRACED TO CHINA

But speculation still centers on North Korea as the source of hacks of banks and media companies.

7. A HOST OF POSSIBLE SUSPECTS IN COLORADO CORRECTIONS CHIEF KILLING

Tom Clements oversaw inmates in 20 prisons and a week ago denied a Saudi national's request for a transfer.

8. HEEERE'S ... JIMMY?

Speculation is swirling that NBC is preparing to replace "Tonight" host Jay Leno with Jimmy Fallon and move the show from California to New York.

9. THE SONGS THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER

Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sounds of Silence" and Chubby Checker's "The Twist" are among 25 recordings going into the Library of Congress today.

10. MARCH MADNESS REALLY BEGINS

There won't be a repeat champion — Kentucky has already lost — but the tournament gets into full swing Thursday and Friday when 64 teams see action.

 

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    May 25, 2013

  • 4 city students selected for PSU summer program

    Four sophomores from Greater Johnstown High School have been selected to participate in Penn State’s Summer College Opportunity Program in Education.

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  • Assaults prompt prison lockdown

    State Correctional Institution-Somerset is expected to resume normal operations today after being in lockdown since Thursday, authorities said.

    May 24, 2013

  • Little local reaction to Scouts’ gay vote

    Thursday’s vote by the Boy Scouts of America to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time may have rocked the national council’s annual conference in Grapevine, Texas, but local Scout leaders say there has been little reaction here.

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  • Visitors glimpse life at time of 1889 Flood

    The Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Friends of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial held an open house Saturday at the South Fork Fishing & Hunting Clubhouse to commemorate the 124th anniversary of the 1889 Johns­town Flood.

    May 25, 2013

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    May 25, 2013 1 Photo

  • Blood Services honors several from region

    Two local high schools, two businesses and a health-care worker were honored recently at the annual meeting of the American Red Cross Blood Services Greater Alleghenies Region in Morgantown, W.Va.

    May 25, 2013

  • pagana24a Law gives free clinics a boost

    Gov. Tom Corbett has signed into law a bill that would provide $4 million to provide grants for community health clinics, with at least 70 percent of that money directed to the state’s smallest counties.

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    A Seward motorcyclist was injured in a motorcycle-car accident just after 3 p.m. Saturday on Purple Heart Trail near Elton Road in Richland Township.

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