Arab League Considers Dropping Support For Talks The league's peace initiative committee said if Israel pursues new settlement building in east Jerusalem, the proposed indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinians would be irrelevant. A final decision on whether to support the process must be made by the foreign ministers of the Arab nations. In Overhaul, Obama Would Hike Medicare Taxes On Wealthy If President Obama's proposal to apply a Medicare levy to investment income had been in place in 2008, the Obamas would have paid roughly $75,000 more in taxes that year. 'Jihad Jane' Creates A Calamity For Law Officials In online chat rooms, she called herself "Jihad Jane." Her real name is Colleen LaRose. And she represents law enforcement's worst nightmare. A petite, 46-year-old blond from the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia, she is what investigators worry is the new face of terrorism. Obama: Challenge To Prevent Second Disaster In Haiti Masses of people are without shelter as the rainy season begins in the earthquake-devastated country. After a meeting at the White House with Haitian President Rene Preval, Obama said the situation remains dire and renewed America's commitment to the country's recovery and reconstruction. Video Games Hit Former NCAA Stars' Sore Spot Ed O'Bannon and Sam Keller are involved in two class-action lawsuits against the NCAA and Electronic Arts Sports, so they're trying to make their pain palpable — to the point that it's measurable in dollars Budget Deficit Of $220B Sets Record In February The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the February deficit was 14 percent higher than the previous record set in February of last year. The administration says the huge deficits are necessary to get the country out of the deepest recession since the 1930s. Senate Approves Measure To Extend Jobless Benefits The legislation would give months of continued jobless checks to people who have been out of work for more than half a year and help the unemployed pay for health insurance. The 62-36 vote came over protests from conservatives who say the bill adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.