Karl Idsvoog, of Kent State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, said Thursday that the puppet show didn't work. "Why would anyone approve that to go on the air because it was dull and boring," he said.

“A lot of social media interactions involve invites to parties or other social events,” said Rep. Alicia Reece.

Far smaller savings are needed to resolve the payroll tax fight, and the consensus is that this time, the president and leaders in both parties want a package that can become law.

RTA said it ran a replacement bus service for customers between Shaker Square and the end of the blue line until further notice.

Salazar said he has ordered the National Park Service to consult the memorial’s organizing foundation and the King family, and report back within 30 days with a plan to correct the memorial.

Crime is getting off to a bad start in 2012 in Cleveland.