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AP source: US, 4 other nations reach climate pact- The United States and four other countries, including China, have reached a climate agreement that includes a way to verify reductions of heat-trapping gases. A senior administration official says the agreement between the countries also requires each country to list the actions they will take to cut global warming pollution by specific amounts. The deal reiterates a goal set earlier this year on long-term emissions cuts and provides a mechanism to be help poor countries prepare for climate change.
Republicans threaten health care read-a-thon- Republicans threatened to delay Senate business with a health care read-a-thon this weekend as Democrats searched for 60 votes to advance President Barack Obama's signature issue. A forecast of heavy snow added to the list of complications.
Iraqi official: Iranians seized Iraqi oil well- Iranian troops crossed into Iraqi territory and seized an oil well that lies in a disputed area along the two countries' southern border, Iraq's deputy foreign minister said Friday.
Poland: Auschwitz 'Work Sets You Free' sign stolen- The Nazis' infamous sign declaring "Arbeit Macht Frei" - German for "Work Sets You Free" - was stolen Friday from the entrance of the former Auschwitz death camp, Polish police said.
Tag Heuer to drop Tiger Woods from US campaigns- Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer said Friday that it will "downscale" its use of golfer Tiger Woods' image in its advertising campaigns for the foreseeable future.
Storm warnings as snow bears down on mid-Atlantic- A major storm moving up the Atlantic Coast on the last shopping weekend before Christmas threatened to shut down much of the region as officials warned of the potential for up to 20 inches of snow and significant power outages.
Doctors operate to extract needles from Brazil boy- Doctors began emergency surgery Friday to remove four sewing needles lodged in a Brazilian toddler's lungs and near his heart that allegedly were inserted by his stepfather during a series of bizarre rituals.
- A 32-year-old dad in eastern Kansas was being hailed as a superhero for lifting a car off a child. Nick Harris was dropping his 8-year-old daughter at school last week when he saw a car back out of a driveway and run over the 6-year-old girl. He said he ran over and grabbed the rear end of the car and lifted as hard as he could to get the tire off the child.
Seattle gets Bradley from Cubs for Silva- Mercurial outfielder Milton Bradley was traded to the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs on Friday for expensive and underperforming pitcher Carlos Silva.
$69,000 in College Scholarships Available to Local High School Seniors
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RMHC offers college scholarships to all high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, financial need and plan on attending a two- or four-year college during the next academic year.
"RMHC scholarship winners are inspiring young leaders who excel in the classrooms while volunteering in their communities," said John Durante, President of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. "We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and to help make the dream of a college education a reality for students who may not otherwise attend college."
Applicants will be asked to submit a high school transcript, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement detailing their background and community involvement. Applications are available in high school guidance offices and must be completed and postmarked by no later than February 16, 2010. Students, parents or educators can download an application or apply online at www.rmhc.org. For additional information regarding any of the scholarships, please call the scholarship hotline at (215) 790-4320.
ABOUT RMHC
In addition to the scholarship programs, Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. supports three McDonald Houses; the St. Christopher's Foundation for Children Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and non-profit organizations benefiting children through grants. RMHC receives support from McDonald's Corporation, McDonald's Owner/Operators, corporate donors and McDonald's customers. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.
ABOUT McDONALD'S
McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. There are nearly 300 McDonald's restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Region. For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. Visit www.mcstate.com for local restaurant, career and program information.
Contact: Jennifer Slobotkin Tierney 215-790-4338 (Office) 215-360-1447 (Cell) jslobotkin@tierneyagency.com
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