Special Needs, Special Driver (and others)

45 percent of the nation's undergraduates learn very little in their first two years of college.

The emotional health of college freshmen - who feel buffeted by the recession and stressed by the pressures of high school - has declined to the lowest level since an annual survey of incoming students started collecting data 25 years ago.

What happened in Moscow? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41231668/ns/world_news-europe

What/who leads nominations for Academy Awards?
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41248994/ns/today-entertainment

What's happening in Egypt?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/28/egypt.protests/index.html?eref=rss_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+rss/cnn_topstories+(RSS:+Top+Stories)

What was the cause of last Friday's evacuation?
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2011/01/broken_steam_pipe_forces_tempo.html

What TV merger was approved?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/business/media/30comcast.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&src=ig

What happened in the Sudan?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12317927

Who is playing in the Super Bowl?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310123003

Please post a reply which lists what you believe to be the most important or newsworthy stories from the last few days in the following five categories: International, National, Local/Regional, Techology/Business/Science/Health, Sport/Entertainment. These should be taken from articles that are posted in the J1Q2010 News Group. This is due by 3:00 today.

There are a lot more big international (and national) news stories than have been listed here so far. Please spend a little more time reviewing if you want input into what will be on the quiz.

Newfound concern about the wellbeing of football players has focused on the tip of a very large iceberg. Parents, schools, and athletes worry that thousands of amateurs each year may be suffering head injuries similar to the ones that make us gasp during NFL games. But there's a worse possibility: The most serious brain injuries at all levels of the sport are going completely undiagnosed and undetected

The president and prime minister in Tunisia's day-old interim government have left the RCD party - a symbol of the old regime reviled by protesters. Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi insisted his government had "clean hands", but said the transition needed experienced politicians. Protesters want the RCD disbanded, and say no members of the old regime should retain power. Opposition groups view the RCD (Constitutional Democratic Rally) as synonymous with hardline former President Zine al-Abedine Ben Ali, who was forced from power on 14 January.

A strong earthquake measuring 7.2 has hit south-western Pakistan, in a desert area bordering Iran and Afghanistan, the US Geological Survey says.

Federal regulators on Tuesday approved Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal, allowing for a joint venture that puts a vast library of television shows and movies under the control of the nation's biggest cable and broadband Internet service provider.

For the second time in two years, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking leave of absence from the company because of a medical condition, according to a letter Jobs sent to Apple employees.

Nova Friburgo, Brazil (CNN) -- The death toll from devastating flooding in Brazil continued to rise Sunday, surpassing 600, the government said.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier made a surprise return from exile to Haiti on Sunday, saying he wanted to help in the rebuilding of his earthquake-battered nation.

CNN) -- A federal judge was killed and a congresswoman gravely wounded Saturday in a shooting outside of a Tucson, Arizona, grocery store, according to police and government officials. In all, six people died and 12 were wounded in the shooting, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Arizona, according to Rick Kastigar, bureau chief for the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Saudi Arabia is to examine overturning its ban on women drivers, according to reports. A petition signed by 128 people has been lodged with the country's consultative council, the Al Yawm daily reported.

Announcing Daley on Thursday, Obama said his new chief of staff has "led major corporations; he possesses a deep understanding of how jobs are created and how to grow our economy." Daley will now assume one of the most influential positions in government, taking over as chief of staff in the next few weeks

A now-retracted British study that linked autism to childhood vaccines was an "elaborate fraud" that has done long-lasting damage to public health, a leading medical publication reported Wednesday.

Washington (CNN) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates staged a pre-emptive attack Thursday in Washington's looming budget battles, announcing cuts of $78 billion to the U.S. military and defense department, including reducing the size of the Army and Marine Corps.

CNN) -- Dozens of women were raped in a coordinated attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo on New Year's Day, Doctors Without Borders said Thursday. The humanitarian agency said 33 women were raped in Fizi, South Kivu, in the eastern part of the war-torn country.

Two packages about the size of small books ignited and released a sulfur-like smell when they were opened Thursday at Maryland state government buildings 20 miles apart, slightly burning the fingers of two employees. One of the parcels was addressed to Gov. Martin O'Malley, who said the mailing meant for him complained about highway signs that urge motorists to report suspicious activity.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House has approved a plan to abolish capital punishment in a whirlwind reversal on a historic vote.