Extra, Extra: April 13

Tuesday, 13 April 2010 | by Pat's Picks

A quick list of stories that caught our attention but didn’t make it on to the Story Stack.

NEW YORK TIMES: ABC’s “This Week” debuts Online Fact Check this week. A true/false report is posted online a couple hours after each guest.

SACRAMENTO BEE: More students and post-grads doing internships but look out for these red flags

DENVER POST: Child poverty rate in Colorado has jumped 72 per cent since 2000, the fastest growing rate in the nation; much of the surge is attributed to growth of poor in the suburbs

WASHINGTON POST: The White House has roughly 10 candidates for the new Supreme Court post

WASHINGTON POST: National profile of Tourette’s Syndrome heightened by “American Idol” contestant

ST PETERSBURG TIMES: 12-year-old takes his mom’s car for a joy ride

ST PETERSBURG TIMES: Doctor who aborted wrong twin loses his license

BOSTON GLOBE: Priest who has stuck his neck out to call for pope’s resignation gets support from congregation

KANSAS CITY STAR: Slow living is catching on amongst those who used to be on the fast track

DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Injuries, boredom can change your workout routine for the better

USA TODAY: Survey shows bad hair days the bain of women’s existence