CURRENT EVENTS Aid Still Outpacing Recovery The amount of aid from other countries continues to grow, with lots of it waiting in planes or on boats offshore because the infrastructure still won't allow widespread distribution of relief. In entertainment news, We Are the World is making a comeback, this time for Haiti. HOLIDAYS The Story of Groundhog Day Find out more about the holiday and its origins. Who is Punxsutawney Phil? Find out more about the holiday's famous weather predictor, Punxsutawney Phil. GOVERNMENT The Filibuster What is this strange term? Where did it come from? How often is it used? Does a filibuster happen every other week? You might think you know the answer to these questions. Click here to find out more.

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