It’s NOT a happy friday on Wall Street. Stocks took a big dive today. Uggh! And, it’s a tough day for the Obama camp. A top adviser has resigned after speaking out against Hillary Clinton. And, DON’T FORGET — spring ahead Sunday morning. Set your clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time. If you’re wondering why it’s done, check out the link below for the 411. Enjoy the Afternoon Buzz!
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Stocks hit lowest level in more than a year
Stocks tanked Friday, falling to the worst levels in nearly 18 months after a weak February employment report and more financial sector woes exacerbated recession fears.
Sources: Israel attack linked to Hezbollah
The deadly attack on a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem Thursday was planned by an operation with purported ties to Hezbollah, the Shiite militant group in Lebanon, Palestinian militant sources in Gaza said.
Raw Politics
Barack Obama adviser resigns
A former adviser to Barak Obama resigned Friday after calling rival Hillary Clinton a….
Florida, Michigan do-overs comes down to money
Democrats agree that new voting is needed to determine convention delegates for Florida and Michigan, but they can’t figure out how to pay for it.
Clinton, Obama focus on Wyoming
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were in Wyoming on Friday, wrangling last-minute votes before Saturday’s caucuses.
Spokesman: Ron Paul will end presidential run
A spokesman for Ron Paul’s presidential campaign said Friday that the Texas congressman is ending his run for the White House.
McCain heads back to New Hampshire, then abroad
Sen. John McCain’s campaign has a plan to keep him in the public eye while providing what aides hope is a contrast with the Democrats who are still fighting for their party’s nomination
Crime & Punishment
Slain UNC student’s car found
Police in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, said Friday they have found a vehicle belonging to a slain UNC student, and are examining it for possible evidence.
Mom arrested after power-washing daughter
The mother who was videotaped while spraying her 2 1/2-year-old daughter with a high-pressure water hose at an Orlando car wash last month has been arrested and charged with….
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Pregnant Lisa Marie Presley hurt by ‘vicious’ remarks
Lisa Marie Presley contends she was pressured into revealing her pregnancy after…
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