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USA Today April 19, 2010
Europe flights resume air traffic could be half its normal value today if ash lessens
Today European air carriers are sending flights back up into the sky since the volcano. Over 63,000 flights have been canceled throughout Europe. Test flights were flown on Sunday to make sure it was safe to take passengers up into the air today.

USA Today April 19, 2010
Pope meets abuse victims, vows to protect the young
Pope Benedict XVI met on Sunday with sex-abuse victims to tell them that the Catholic Church was sorry for what had happened. The Pope was “ashamed and sorrowful” for what had happened. Several people are attempting to sue that catholic church for what has happened.

USA Today April 22, 2010
Gulf blast appears to be ‘blowout’
Ships and helicopters went out today to search for eleven crew members who are missing after an offshore oil drilling accident. The Deepwater Horizon, an oil rig, exploded at 10 p.m. on Tuesday. At this time eleven people are still un accounted for.

USA Today April 22, 2010
Secondhand shops at forefront of economic pinch
With the tough economic times, thrift stores have been receiving less donations, but the demand has gone up. The demand and needs is around ten times more than what they can supply. Because of the increased demand they need more demands to help.

USA Today April 22, 2010
Going truly green might require detective work
Spending in the green marketplace and sales in healthy products have gone up 41% since 2004. Many customers are beginning to agree that it is worth the extra cost to buy green products that are better for the environment.

USA Today April 26, 2010
States seek new ways to restrict abortions
Many of the states are debating or passing restrictions on abortions. According to Mary Spaulding Balch this year has been successful at trying to reduce abortions. The most significant legislation is a Nebraska law that would ban abortion at the 20th week of pregnancy.

USA Today April 26, 2010
Economists say recovery looks strong
The US is recovering stronger than expected. Even though the economy is regaining strength the jobless rate is still high. The risk that we will have a return recession anytime soon is unlikely the experts say.

USA Today April 27, 2010
Young adults less devoted to faith
A survey of over 1,2000 of people 18 to 29 72 percent claimed to be more spiritual than religious. There has been a steady decline in young adults who attend church. The survey found that about 15% were devoted to their faith.

USA Today 27, 2010
Nancy Drew still draws readers after 80 years.
Nancy drew books have been popular for over 80 years. There have been over 371 books created. The books are written to appear to young readers.

USA Today April 28, 2010
Keeping a lid on salt: not so easy
For years Americans have been consuming too much salt. Last week a report from the institute of medicine suggested that the government reduce the maximum amount of sodium that manufactures can use. Salt is one of the main causes of many peoples high blood pressure. If sodium intake was cut it could potentially prevent many early deaths caused by hearth attacks.