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Free summer concerts are a New York City institution. But this year, one of the city's most prestigious presenters, the New York Philharmonic, canceled its annual concert series for the first time since 1965. Other nonprofit presenters are struggling, too.

Meet 'Stanless Steel'

Italy's prime minister faces charges that he paid for sex with a minor and then tried to cover it up in a sex scandal that has outraged women across Italy. Berlusconi's trial is set to begin April 6 and will be heard by a panel of three judges — all of them women.

A mission to the bottom of the sea to try to avert a wider environmental disaster progressed early Friday as crews said a 100-ton concrete-and-steel box was close to being placed over a blown-out well on the Gulf floor in an unprecedented attempt to capture gushing oil.

Tijuana's 28th annual book fair kicked off over the weekend. More than four dozen titles will make their debut at the 10 day long event. Authors will read and sign their work.

The gains came as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned that the international operation in Libya could last months. Meanwhile, NATO said the alliance had decided to take over the entire military operation.

Housing prices have been falling for years now, and aren't likely to turn around for a long time. While some economists say renting makes more sense, others insist it's a great time to make a home purchase in many U.S. cities.

Let's take Propositions

U.S. intelligence officials say that Egypt may move "in the right direction" — but that change could also destabilize a region vital to U.S. interests. Several Middle East countries have conditions similar to those that led to Egypt's popular uprising.

President Obama has pledged to end childhood hunger by 2015. But the number of hungry children in America has been rising: In 2008, almost 17 million children lived in households where getting enough food was a challenge. The Williamson family of five in Carlisle, Pa., who make $18,000 a year, highlight this struggle.