51 dead in Turkey after earthquake

An earthquake in southeastern Turkey collapsed homes killing 51 people and injuring 71.  The quake registered a 6.0 magnitude at the Turkish earthquake monitoring center.  Aftershocks registered magnitudes of up to 5.5, hours after the quake.  The quake struck in Elazig providence, and hit the village of Okular hit worse, according to Ozcan Yalcin, press secretary for the province's governor.

While search and rescue efforts are ongoing, Deputy Governor of Elazig, Mehmet Saglam, doesn't believe anyone else is trapped in the rubble.  The Red Crescent is at the location setting up tents for those who lost their homes. See CNN for the full story.

Federal jobs bill would send $3 billion in aid to NY

A federal jobs bill expected to pass this week would bring $3 billion in aid to New York.  $2.3 billion would go to the state, and $700 million would go to counties and the city.

According to Senator Chuck Schumer, the aid might help avoid spending cuts, layoffs, or increased taxes. Schumer says New York would receive $2.3 billion in the first six months of 2011, with Upstate New York and Long Island counties receiving an additional $200 million, and New York City, $500 million.  The bill offers $24.7 billion in aid nationwide.  See The Post-Standard for the full story.

Orange basketball drops to number 3

The SU men's basketball team drops to No. 3 this week after they earned the No. 1 spot last week for the first time since 1990.  The Kansas Jayhawks returned to the No. 1 position in the Associated Press' basketball poll for the 14th week this season. 

Kansas received 63 first-place votes from a 65-member national media panel.

Syracuse, now 28-3, trails behind Kansas and Kentucky, respectively, who both boast 29-2 records. Syracuse lost to Louisville Saturday at Freedom Hall.  See the full Post- Standard story here.