AP 2010-03-13

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[1] Iraq War thriller¹, The Hurt Locker², is the big winner at the Academy Awards. The film won the Best Picture Oscar and Kathryn Bigelow won for Best Director. Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for her role in the hit, The Blind Side. Jeff Bridges won Best Actor for his role in “Crazy Heart.”

[2] Today is the final day in office for Congressman³ Eric Massa. The New York Democrat⁴ is resigning amid an ethics⁵ probe. A House panel is reviewing a complaint against Massa made by a male staffer, who reportedly felt uncomfortable in a situation with Massa that had sexual overtones.

[3] A strong earthquake has devastated⁶ several small villages in eastern Turkey. Officials say dozens of people are dead, many more injured. The magnitude 6.0 quake struck early in the morning as many people slept. Officials say the village near the epicenter is totally flattened⁷.

[4] The head of Iraq's election commission says results of the country's election will be announced in a few days. Turnout figure should be known later today. The election, which was held yesterday, will determine who will lead the country as US troops start to head home.