Suddenly, glee club is cool again

With the 'American Idol'-like stories of the TV show's characters prompting a concert tour and a Golden Globe win, real-life choral singing is over its popularity slump.

Four falcon eggs laid atop San Jose City Hall; Mama 'Clara,' incubates them patiently

Four falcon eggs atop San Jose City Hall have been laid. And now, it's simply time to wait patiently until they hatch.

Dozens in Northern California cited for furnishing alcohol to minors

Using minors as decoys, law enforcement agencies in Northern California issued 109 citations Saturday to adults who agreed to purchase alcohol after being shoulder-tapped by underage drinkers in front of liquor and convenience stores.

U.S. officials to unveil sweeping proposal for broadband

The national broadband plan will propose extending high-speed Internet to virtually all Americans and vastly increasing speeds for those who already have it.

A day of rhapsody for math geeks

Sunday was Pi Day, a celebration of the number that represents a circle's circumference-to-diameter ratio: 3.14159265358979323846.... And on the third month, 14th day at 1:59:25 p.m., it was pi hour, minute and second.

The California Report

Pink Slip Deadline for CA Teachers. Music Bridge. CA GOP "Energized" at Convention. End Music.

The California Report Magazine

As the curtain rises on the California GOP convention, Republican candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate are at each others' throats. How will the fight between moderate and conservative Republicans end up? And will the party embrace a State Senator from Bakersfield who just came out as gay?

The California Report

Trying to Break the Legislative Logjam. State GOP Gathering. California Condor Calling Contest. End Music.

The California Report

Department of Managed Care Defends Its Rescission Solutions. Insuring The Medical Pot Industry. End Music.

The California Report

Before Blue Cross Became For-Profit Anthem. Fresno Photos Spark Lawsuit And Controversy. End Music.

Calvin Klein Owner To Buy Tommy Hilfiger For $3B

The deal adds a prominent brand to Phillips-Van Heusen's stable, which also includes Izod and Arrow. It's expected to help Phillips-Van Heusen introduce some of its brands overseash also includes Izod and Arrow. , where privately held Hilfiger is strong. Tommy Hilfiger will remain in his role as principal designer.

German Diocese Suspends Priest

The pope's former diocese said Monday a priest who had been convicted of sexually abusing minors during the pontiff's tenure as archbishop has been suspended from his pastoral duties for violating a condition he not work with youth.

Next Steps: How The Health Bill Could Move Forward

The health bill still has many hoops to pass through, but leading Democrats say the bill could pass the House as soon as this coming weekend.

Temporary Hearing Loss May Rewire Kids' Brains

Research shows hearing loss in one ear during critical periods of brain development can rewire the auditory cortex, changing the way the brain processes sound. After hearing is restored, the brain eventually catches up.

Industrial Output Up; Hopes For Factories Grow

Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in February, beating expectations and marking the eighth straight monthly increase. The manufacturing sector — for months a rare bright spot in the economy — fell 0.2 percent amid winter storms but is expected to rebound in March.

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News Wrap: 9/11 Rescue Workers Offered Settlement

In other news Friday, thousands of emergency personnel who suffered health problems because of their work following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks are considering a settlement offer, and the president has delayed his Asia trip to urge lawmakers to finalize health reform legislation.

Friday's Art Notes

A roundup of arts headlines.

From Film to Sports, a Winning Week for Women

With UConn's women's basketball team breaking a major record and Kathryn Bigelow's Oscars, it has been a winning week for women. Judy Woodruff reports on another remarkable woman who is gaining ground on the football field.

Shields, Brooks: Presidency 'At Risk' in Outcome of Health Reform Effort

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the past week, including the rift between the White House and the Supreme Court over President Obama's State of the Union and the ongoing negotiations to pass health care.

Evaluating and Preventing a Massive Financial Crisis

As part of his continuing series of reports making sense of business and the economy, Paul Solman talks to MIT finance professor Andrew Lo about why he's asking Congress to keep investigating the financial crisis.

Israel-US ties 'at historic low'

A settlements row has pushed US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.

Turkey ban on insemination trips

A new law in Turkey makes it a criminal offence for a woman to go abroad and get pregnant via artificial insemination.

Winslet and Mendes split

Actress Kate Winslet and her husband Sam Mendes have split up, their lawyers announce.

Georgian mafia suspects arrested

Sixty-nine people are arrested in six European countries as part of a co-ordinated police operation against the Georgian mafia.

Thai PM rejects protest ultimatum

Thailand's prime minister rejects protesters' demands for his resignation, as red-shirt rallies continue in Bangkok.

Greece's Finance Minister

In tonight's program, NBR's Darren Gersh talks with George Papaconstantinou, Greece's Minister of Finance, about his nation's debt crisis. Mr. Papaconstantinou talks about the role speculators have played in destabilizing the Greek economy, and he also talks about whether the crisis will spread to other countries. You can watch the extended interview here and also learn more about Greece's debt crisis.

STREET CRITIQUE - Win Thin

STREET CRITIQUE brings you more analysis of Wall Street trends. Join NBR's Tom Hudson as he interviews leading market strategists and financial experts about market movements and forecasts. On Wednesday, March 3rd, Win Thin of Brown Brothers Harriman is Tom's guest.

Richard Fisher on the Economy

NBR anchor Susie Gharib interviewed Richard Fisher, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, earlier today. Susie asked Fisher to gauge the strength of the economic recovery. She also asked him about interest rates, financial regulatory reform, and much more. An edited version of this interview airs in tonight's program. Watch the extended interview here.

MARKET MONITOR - Elaine Garzarelli

Anchor Tom Hudson gets stock market insight from investing pros. On Friday, February 26th, Elaine Garzarelli of Garzarelli Capital is Tom's guest.

STREET CRITIQUE - Michael Farr

STREET CRITIQUE brings you more analysis of Wall Street trends. Join NBR's Paul Kangas and Tom Hudson as they interview leading market strategists and financial experts about market movements and forecasts. On Wednesday, February 24th, Michael Farr of Farr, Miller, and Washington is Paul's guest.