People

Washington -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told House Financial Services Committee members the financial system requires "consolidated supervision."

New York -- An 83-year-old New York man accused of beating a 99-year-old man during a dispute about parking rejected a plea deal that would have kept him out of jail.

Gainesville -- Florida police said a martial arts instructor with a second-degree black belt used his fighting skills to foil a burglar who attempted to enter his home.

Lauderhill -- A Florida retirement home began Passover celebrations early with a matzah ball soup cook-off to find a recipe for the facility's new kosher menu.

Anglo oil company Royal Dutch Shell saw a rise in the package of its CEO by 22 percent in 2009.

Krakow -- The Polish city of Krakow is inviting residents to adopt a pothole for repair and offering to erect a small plaque with the benefactor's name.

Modesto -- A California school district said some parents complained about a laid-off teacher's comment to students that she would have to take up stripping.

Arlington -- Members of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps say they are marching 155 miles in Texas in honor of a famed ROTC event known as "The Long March."

Austin -- A University of Texas at Austin student says he is ready to vie for the title of rock-paper-scissors champion in a competition in Mexico.

Minnespolis -- A memorabilia auction company announced it would cover the funeral costs for actor Corey Haim with money it raised by selling his belongings.