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Anthony Kirkland: 'There's One More'
A detective was almost finished questioning Kirkland about the killings of Mary Jo Newton, Casonya "Sharee" Crawford and Esme Kenney, when Kirkland said, "there's one more."

ACORN Agrees To Leave Ohio Under Settlement
The community organizing group has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to give up its Ohio business license and not come back under another name.

Is Daylight Saving Time Good For America?
Almost half the world uses at least some form of the system, which has been criticized for disrupting sleep schedules and throwing workers off their game.

Man Charged With OVI After Running Into Police Car
The Hamilton police officer has been released from the hospital.

Parole Denied For Man Linked To Musician's Beating
A Newport man connected to the severe beating of a classically trained violinist could be released 11 years early.

Facebook Pressured To Install Panic Button
Officials want a one-click button which can allow children to get immediate police help if they suspect they're at risk.

Cincy TV Stations Join Together To Fight Hunger
Six Cincinnati television stations are uniting for a joint effort on Thursday, March 11, to attack hunger in the Tri-State by filling the shelves of area food banks.

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Districts Across U.S. Grapple With School Closures
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Kansas City has just approved one of the largest school closures in the nation's history. All over the U.S., the number of districts shutting schools is growing rapidly in the face of declines in both revenue and enrollment.

Budget Woes Could Close Abolitionist's Burial Site
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
A budget crisis could lead New York to close the farm where John Brown is buried. Closing the burial site would save taxpayers about $40,000 a year, a tiny chunk of the state's $8 billion deficit. Historians say that's not enough to warrant the loss.

More Quakes Hit Chile As New President Takes Over
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

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