The Human Cost of iPads: It's high time to learn about who puts together our fancy Apple products.

Egypt Bars NGO Members from Leaving: Several Americans are stuck in Egypt, suspected of influencing protests.

French Breast Implant Scandal: The boss of the company who sold faulty breast implants to thousands of women is arrested.

Today in Scare Tactics and Fear Mongering: An Oklahoma Republican proposes a law to ban "aborted human fetuses in food."

Weed is the New Beer: A ballot measure in Colorado would make marijuana a regulated substance, like alcohol.

Russian Police Can't Handle Doll Protest: Protesters in a Russian town set up Lego men and Teddy bears holding protest signs, but the police can't decide if they should crack down or not.

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Suicidal Man Shot by Police Had "Replica Gun": In an update late yesterday afternoon, police said the man killed in an officer-involved-shooting yesterday was just 21 and had a fake gun.

Hacks: In case you missed the news last night, a damning city study says Portland cabbies work long hours for less than minimum wage.

Multiple Arrests at Portland's Tahrir Square March: Members of Occupy Portland are reporting that there were numerous arrests and citations last night during what started as a peaceful rally in Pioneer Square. I'll post more details on the arrests this morning.