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United States Will Resume Nuclear Talks with Iran
By Samantha Sonner
March 6, 2012 - 11:55am
Decision comes after Iran agrees to let nuclear inspectors into their key military base

After Iran was willing to let nuclear investigators into on of their key military bases, The United States along with other countries agreed to resume peace talks that have been suspended since January 2011.

Ohio Nursing Home Fire Claims One Life
By Russell Oliver
March 6, 2012 - 11:13am
Blaze was caused by secret meth lab in the home's basement

Authorities now believe that the Sunday night fire at Park Haven Nursing Home in Ashtabula, Ohio started in a secret meth lab located in the home's basement.

Toddler Found in Storm Dies
By Perry Russom
March 5, 2012 - 5:49pm
15-month-old Angel Babcock was taken off of life support after suffering a traumatic head injury

The tornados that left the South and Midwest claimed another victim Sunday afternoon. Angel Babcock, the 15-month-old girl found in a field next to the bodies of her family members, has died. 

ABC News reports Kathy Babcock, the grandmother of the Angel, made the decision with other family members to take her off of life support after suffering a traumatic head injury.

Historical Heart Missing from Dublin Cathedral
By Russ Reed
March 5, 2012 - 4:57pm
Police are searching for the thief who stole the 900-year-old heart of the city's patron saint

Officials at Christ Church Cathedral are saddened and confused by the theft of the church's most precious relic, the heart of St. Laurence O'Toole.

New Regulation to Mandate Rearview Mirrors in Vehicles
By Christina Ventura
March 5, 2012 - 4:32pm
Despite the delay, the rule should be implemented by the end of this year and will affect all drivers

The Federal government delayed a rule last week, requiring rearview cameras be installed in all new vehicles. The rule is expected to be complete by the end of this year.

According to the New York Times, a 2008 law called on regulators to set new rear visibility standards by February 28, 2011. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has already extended that deadline several times.

Vladimir Putin Wins Third Term in Russia
By Meghann Ludemann
March 5, 2012 - 1:08pm
Some opposition believes Putin invented imaginary opponents to ensure he won the election

 Vladimir Putin became the elected president of Russia for the third time on Sunday, but the win is causing many to question the legitimacy of his victory.

Valedictorian Faces Deportation
By Mitchell Heckman
March 5, 2012 - 12:08pm
Top colleges and universities want Daniela Pelaez to come to their school, but one immigration judge wants her out of this country

Daniela Pelaez immigrated to the United States from Colombia with her family 14 years ago. Today, she is the valedictorian of her North Miami Senior High School class in Florida with a 6.7 grade point average. As she waits to hear from top universities across the country, an immigration judge ruled last week that Daniela and her sister, Dayana, are to be deported for being in this country illegally.

Senate Votes Down Birth Control Exemption Bill
By Julianne Michel...
March 2, 2012 - 4:43pm
The bill would have allowed religious groups and employers to withhold birth control coverage from employees

The Senate voted Thursday to kill a bill that would have given insurers the freedom to decide whether or not to provide contraceptive coverage, if employers had moral or religious objections.

Red Cross Aid Reaches Syria
By Gabriela Ornelas
March 2, 2012 - 3:21pm
The convoy delivered supplies, food, and medicine to people trapped in the bombardment of Homs

After almost a month of rebel-government fighting in the city of Homs, Syria, the Red Cross has finally reached the city and has announced it is ready to distribute supplies to the people still living in the area. The Red Cross reported it would specifically enter the 28th district of Baba Amr that has faced devastation and death during the siege, according to BBC News.

Polls Open to Iranians First Time Since 2009 Protest
By Xiang Wang
March 2, 2012 - 12:51pm
Around 3,400 candidates are competing for 290 seats in this parliamentary election on Friday

The ninth parliamentary election in Iran opens on Friday. This poll has been the first national vote since the disputed presidential vote in 2009, which lead protests against the government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The poll opens for ten hours, and the result are expected Sunday for larger cities and Monday for rural areas. Many Iranians wait to see out of more than 48 million eligible voters how many of them will vote new members of parliament this year.