5 things you need to know for February 9, 2012

5 things you need to know


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Posted: 02/09/2012

Students want more funding for 2-year colleges

Hundreds of Maryland Community College students are headed to Annapolis today -- urging lawmakers to boost funding for two-year colleges hit hard in the past five years.

The governor's proposed fiscal year 2013 operating budget includes a modest increase of $4.7 million in state aid.

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Mrs. Obama promoting “Let’s Move” campaign

It's time to get moving in America's heartland.

First Lady, Michelle Obama , will today kick off a three-day tour promoting her "Let's Move" campaign for healthier school children.

Mrs. Obama begins that tour in Des Moines, Iowa.

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President Obama to meet with Italian Prime Minister

The European financial crisis takes center stage at the White House today.

President Obama will meet with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti to discuss the wavering state of economic affairs both in his country and in neighboring Greece.

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John Hinckley Jr. to get more time away from mental hospital?

Closing arguments are set for today regarding whether John Hinckley Jr. should get more visitation time away from his mental hospital.

Hinckley, 55, has been institutionalized since trying to assassinate President Ronald Regan in 1981.

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Paul McCartney gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

You can add Sir Paul McCartney to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Beatles' star will have his big moment today in front of the Capitol Records Building, joining his fellow band mates – George, John and Ringo.

In 1964 the Beatles led what become known as music's "British Invasion."

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