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Aniya Cope (L) and Ryan Goss, 5, color Chinese masks at Broadway Elementary School in Venice, Los Angeles, California

California school districts to take down reserves

When California lawmakers reached a deal to close a $10 billion budget gap in June, critics warned the agreement relied too heavily on $4 billion in additional tax revenue projected to materialize with a rapidly rebounding economy.
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The exterior shot of the State Capitol is seen as California legislators work late into the night to pass a $40 billion budget in the building in Sacramento, California

Debts of States over $4 Trillion: Budget Group

The total of U.S. state debt, including pension liabilities, could surpasses $4 trillion, with California owing the most and Vermont owing the least, according to an analysis released on Monday.
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Netflix shares down as DVD subscribers drop

Netflix Inc reported an increase in third-quarter revenue that beat analyst expectations but said DVD subscriptions would sharply decline in the fourth quarter, sending its shares down sharply.
Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion

Post 'Avengers,' Joss Whedon Tries Shakespeare with 'Much Ado About Nothing'

The modern re-telling of Shakespeare's love story stars fan favorites from Buffy, Angel and Firefly, including Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, and Sean Maher. Though no official release date has been posted, new details about the film, shot in Santa Monica over only 12 days, promise Whedon's first film through indie Bellwether Pictures is sure to be a hit.
Actor Robin Williams Marries a Third Time

Robin Williams Marries for Third Time

Robin Williams married his girlfriend Susan Schneider over the weekend in Napa Valley, the section of northern California known for wine and romance, the actor's representative said on Monday.
Residents sit in front of their destroyed apartment blocks in Izmit, Turkey.

Can Earthquakes be Predicted?

Could the Turkey earthquakes (or the 9.0 Japan quake in March of the L'Aquila, Italy quake in 2009) have been predicted in advance?
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Obama to Tout Housing Aid on Western Campaign Swing

President Barack Obama will tout newly unveiled measures on Monday aimed at aiding struggling homeowners and easing the U.S. housing crisis on the first leg of a campaign-style swing through western states crucial to his re-election in 2012.
President Barack Obama

Obama to Unveil Housing Plan on Campaign Swing

President Barack Obama will unveil new measures to help struggling homeowners on Monday in the first leg of a campaign-style swing through western states that may be crucial to his re-election in 2012.

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