News in the United States Lawmakers delay hearing on school trans fat ban DENVER—The nation's leanest state is taking its sweet time as it considers a proposal aimed at getting junk food out of schools. A Colorado House committee was expected to discuss a bill that represents the nation's toughest regulations meant to keep trans fat away from students, but lawmakers...   Schenectady school district, teachers reach agreement on evaluations SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady school district has reached an agreement on teacher evaluations with its teachers union. The district and union fast-tracked an evaluation agreement after the state yanked away about $2 million in grant money. An agreement was reached late last week, but must gain...   Zuckerberg has iron grip on Facebook  Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, pictured in 2011, will retain an iron ... Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg will retain an iron grip over the social network even after it becomes a public company. Facebook's filing for an initial public offering reveals that Zuckerberg, who launched the...   AG Holder, House Republicans clash over documents Attorney General Eric Holder testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thurs... House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., listens... Attorney General Eric Holder testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thurs... WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder clashed with...   NATO ministers consider speeded-up Afghan drawdown   Defense Secretary Leon Panetta answers questions from members of the travel... NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks prior to a meeting of... United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, center, listens to opening... BRUSSELS (AP) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday that...   Jewish leaders offended by Ga. preacher's ceremony ATLANTA (AP) - Jewish leaders are criticizing a ceremony at an Atlanta megachurch in which Bishop Eddie Long was wrapped in a scroll and exalted as a "king" to...