DC mayor urges residents to fight Congress' budget

A day after getting arrested with other city leaders, the District of Columbia's mayor called on residents of the nation's capital to join him in protesting likely new restrictions on the city from Congress, drawing analogies to this year's popular uprisings in Egypt and Libya.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110412/ap_on_re_us/us_budget_dc_anger

2012 Republican hopefuls pan Obama's budget plan

Republicans considering a White House run in 2012 assailed President Barack Obama's deficit-reduction proposal and cast him as a tax-raising liberal who's failing to pull the nation back from the brink of financial catastrophe.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110415/ap_on_bi_ge/us_gop_candidates_budget

Matt Damon: Not a fan of Obama

When CNN's Piers Morgan asked actor Matt Damon if he was happy with the way President Barack Obama has been running the country and if Damon was "a fan" of the president, Damon answered "no."

http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/03/02/matt.damon.piers.morgan.tonight/index.html?hpt=Sbin

Is Victoria's Secret Model Candice Swanepoel Too Thin?

When South African stunner Candice Swanepoel made an appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles to model the new line of swimwear by Victoria's Secret, her slight figure caused a major stir.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20478003,00.html?cnn=yes

Justin Bieber Says Besieged By Paparazzi In Israel

Can a teen idol get a break from the paparazzi when he visits holy sites?

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/392190/justin-bieber-says-besieged-by-paparazzi-in-israel/

President Obama and the First Lady take on Bullying in America

During an official White House Summit on Bullying, President Obama along with a panel of experts discussed the problems with bullies, and ways to stop it.

http://channel6newsonline.com/2011/03/president-obama-and-the-first-lady-take-on-bullying-in-america/

Grammy Awards cut 31 categories in big overhaul

In a major Grammys overhaul designed to reduce the bloated structure of the music industry's top awards, organizers said on Wednesday they would slash the number of categories to 78 from 109 for next year's ceremony.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/06/us-grammys-idUSTRE73556220110406

Moms relive prom night — for charity

Detroit-area 'Mom Prom' idea starts to spread across country

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41852064/ns/us_news-giving/

Schwarzenegger to Become Animated as 'The Governator'

With his years as governor behind him, Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon return to his acting career with a new animated TV series.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/03/31/schwarzenegger-animated-governator/#ixzz1IEW84xG4

Kellie Pickler Selling Wedding Video On iTunes

Want to see one of Kellie Pickler’s “Best Days of Her Life?” All it takes is spending $1.99!

http://www.accesshollywood.com/kellie-picklers-new-years-day-wedding-video-available-to-purchase-on-itunes_article_44357

US court allows Westboro Baptist's anti-gay funeral pickets to go on

Supreme court rules in favour of reviled church group's right to free speech over demonstrations at military funerals

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/02/court-westboro-baptist-gay-funeral-pickets

Breastfeeding Baby Doll: Does New Toy Cross the Line?

Controversy surrounds the launch of the world's first breast-feeding doll.

http://www.wsaw.com/news/headlines/Breastfeeding_Baby_Doll_Does_New_Toy_Cross_the_Line_119020944.html?ref=944

'American Idol' Audience Member Too Fat For Front Row?

American Idol is one of the most popular hits on TV and seems to be enjoying a reinvigoration with new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. But, the Fox talent spectacle may have a bit of explaining to do, as one fan claims she was the victim of discrimination and downright rudeness when she attended last Thursday's results show when Pia Toscano was eliminated from the competition.

http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979211878

Authorities searching for alligator missing from a nature center in Pine Bluff

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officials are searching for a 9-foot alligator that's missing from a nature center in Pine Bluff.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/a9fdc5f6a2dd4cd3b0f14f87043888ce/AR--Missing-Gator/

Clinton: No interest in job if Obama wins in 2012

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday she does not want to stay in her job if President Barack Obama wins a second term in 2012.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110317/ap_on_re_us/us_clinton2nd_term

Police: Army officer's wife kills her 2 'mouthy' teens

The wife of a military officer shot and killed her son on the way to soccer practice, then drove to their upscale home and shot her daughter in the head while she studied at her computer, police said Friday.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41319561/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

Egyptian President Mubarak Dismisses Cabinet Following Massive Protests

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has appeared on national television for the first time since protesters took to the streets demanding his ouster.

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Internet-Shut-Down-as-Egypt-Braces-for-Huge-Protests-114786364.html

Japanese, US military search for tsunami victims

Japanese and U.S. military ships and helicopters trolled Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastline looking for bodies Friday, part of an all-out search that could be the last chance to find those swept out to sea nearly three weeks ago.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110401/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquake

Little Rock Teacher Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Prostitution

A high school teacher in Little Rock has resigned after school officials learned she pleaded guilty in November to a prostitution charge.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/19/little-rock-teacher-resigns-pleading-guilty-prostitution/?test=latestnews

Kate Middleton & Prince William’s Wedding Honored with Royal Stamps

Looking for a way to class up a love letter? Look no further than the Royal Mail’s forthcoming sheet of stamps commemorating the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton.

http://www.theskinnychic.com/kate-middleton-prince-williams-wedding-honored-with-royal-stamps