Prison Punishment for Former Doctor Who Poisoned Wife (FOX 8 Cleveland)

Judge Deena Calabrese sentenced former northeast Ohio doctor Yazeed Essa to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years.


Interview/Photos: Scottish Band Biffy Clyro Returns to the US With the Release of 'Only Revolutions' (LAist)

                            It's no surprise that Biffy Clyro's fifth studio album, Only Revolutions , made many of the UK's "Best of 2009" lists. The Scotland-based trio has crafted an engrossing record that thoroughly rocks while remaining melodically intriguing. Today marks the release of Only Revolutions in the US, and it's sure to become a top pick here as well. Last Friday, LAist sat down ...


Libby Skala encapsulates 100 years of life, love, dance (Gay City News)

“One day my older sister Lili, the big shot actress Lilia Skala, says to me: ‘Look, do you want to spend your life in the basement? Is that why God put you on earth? To live and work in the basement?'…


'Friended' for life (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

Tweeting for a kidney? R U kidding? Chris Strouth did just that, and it worked out pretty well for him.


Middle School Basketball: Norwich schools fighting to keep hoops programs (The Norwich Bulletin)

The Kelly and Teachers' Memorial sports programs may soon be cut because of budget problems in the city of Norwich. The athletic programs are two of several programs at the schools facing extinction.


Fire Erupts At Historic Business In Mercer County (KDKA Pittsburgh)

Plans are underway to rebuild after a fire destroyed the Wendell August Forge building Saturday in Mercer County. Officials say employees and customers had to be evacuated from the building when the fire broke out this afternoon in Grove City.


Viewpoint: Passport lottery (BBC News)

Melting chocolate, exploding pants and travel immunity


Local band honored twice (The Hannibal Courier-Post)

The Studio Jazz Ensemble at Hannibal High School has been selected to perform at the 1st Annual Jazz Education Network Conference on May 20 to 22 at the University of Missouri in St. Louis.


The Life and Death of a Family Business (Time Magazine)

The tale of a Detroit merchant


Students succeed with a little help (Patterson Irrigator)

It takes Jessica Bryant more than an hour to get from her Del Puerto Canyon home to school each day, while Jose Jovonni Luna attends school in spite of a painful disability in both of his arms. Both students face life's challenges head-on.