Today news

1. Justice Stevens Will Retire Before Obama Leaves Office
   And possibly as soon as this year.
   Read original story in The New Yorker | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

2. Obese Woman Wants to Gain Another 400 Pounds
   Donna Simpson, who makes a living by appearing on a site where visitors pay to watch her eat, considers herself normal and healthy. She wants to weigh 1,000 pounds.
   Read original story in Fox News | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

3. HIV Infection Rates Are Up For Gays, Drug Users and Prostitutes
   And worse, few are seeking help and professional medical treatment because of criminal laws.
   Read original story in The Associated Press | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

4. Federal Reserve Debates When to Raise Interest Rates
   Rates, held at record lows since December 2008, will need to be raised eventually to avoid inflation. The question is when.
   Read original story in The Associated Press | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

5. Thai Protesters Give Blood ... To Dump on Ministers' Offices
   And if parliament isn't dissolved after the demonstration, the protesters have vowed to keep the blood flowing.
   Read original story in CNN | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

6. Stooges, ABBA and Others Join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
   At the Hall's 25th induction ceremony on Monday night, Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of Green Day, introduced the Stooges' Iggy Pop as "the most controversial singer we will ever see."
   Read original story in The New York Times | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

7. After Cyclone Hits, Fiji Declares State of Emergency
   Troops will begin deploying water, food and basic relief supplies immediately.
   Read original story in The Associated Press | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

8. Fargo Goes Into Flood-Fighting Mode
   With greater preparation, officials believe the Red River will cause less damage this year than it did last year.
   Read original story in The Grand Forks Herald | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

9. Michael Jackson Estate Signs Biggest Music Deal Ever
   Longtime label Sony has inked a seven-year deal worth up to $250 million to release never-before-heard recordings.
   Read original story in TMZ | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

10. John McCain, Sarah Palin Back Together Again
    The long-time Arizona senator will square off against former Congressman JD Hayworth in the state's Republican primary.
    Read original story in The Associated Press | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

11. Man Killed By Plane Making Emergency Landing
    With an oil leak blocking his field of vision, the plane's pilot was forced to make an emergency landing on the beach when his propeller fell off. He struck a man who was jogging on the beach.
    Read original story in The Hilton Head Island Packet | Tuesday, March 16, 2010

12. Even Rielle Hunter Finds the Rielle Hunter Photos "Repulsive"
    The former videographer admits to Barbara Walters that posing with Barney and Dora was not such a great idea.
    Read original story in Jezebel | Monday, March 15, 2010