Evan Turner scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation Saturday, leading No. 5 Ohio State past Illinois 88-81 in double overtime Saturday for a spot in the final of the Big Ten tournament.
Source:Turner leads No. 5 Ohio St. past Illinois in 2OT
Instead of requiring schools to meet annual benchmarks, President Barack Obama’s plan would encourage school improvement based on a system of incentives for the best schools and teachers.
Source:Obama: Overhaul ‘No Child Left Behind’
A 92-year-old woman is charged with murder following the discovery of her 98-year-old husband’s body at their home in Australia, police say.
Source:Cops: Woman, 92, kills 98-year-old husband
An Air Force sergeant blames Rapid City, S.D., police officers for ending her military career by telling her military bosses about her sexual orientation.
Source:Lesbian blames cops for military discharge
A series of suicide bombings in Kandahar leave at least 30 people dead and dozens injured.
Source:At least 30 killed in Afghan bomb attacks
The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones.
Source:Infant deaths prompt warning on baby slings
Owners of bad loans are increasingly making deals with borrowers to avoid a foreclosure. Lawmakers are more accepting of these solutions even if they mean the borrower loses the home.
Source:Homeowners take ‘cash for keys’ to escape debt
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s wife underwent surgery Friday after breaking her neck and back in a traffic accident that also injured the senator’s daughter, a spokesman said.
Source:Reid's wife undergoes surgery after crash
A New Jersey man with apocalyptic visions is accused of years of terrorizing his family, raping his five daughters and impregnating three and beating his children with boards.
Source:Man accused of raping, beating 5 daughters
Did you cash in? Last year at this time, well-mannered travelers with spare dollars in their wallets could pick and choose from some incredible recession-fueled deals. It’s not too late.
Source:Vulture tourists, you’re in luck
