Okay, so heads up: Today’s news is a bummer. But — it’s news and it’s important. I promise there’s an adorable video at the end of it.
And it Goes On: Iraq is hit by a destructive wave of bombings, injuring over 200 and coinciding with the ninth anniversary of the US invading Iraq. Iraqi officials deem it the “deadliest day” in nearly a month.
This Calls for the Feds: The FBI kick off a criminal investigation on the slaying of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin.
Silent in Solidarity: French schools across the country hold a moment of silence for the four Jewish students killed by a gunman. Meanwhile, French police dive into an all-out manhunt for the killer on the loose.
Oh! Okay Then: Karen Santorum is certain that her hubby Rick will “do nothing” on the issue of contraceptives if elected. “Women have nothing to fear,” she tells CNN. Believable?
On That Note: Following in the footsteps of Texas and Virginia, Idaho Senate passes a bill mandating all pregnant women to have an ultrasound prior to getting an abortion.
Hateful, Hurtful: Portland police arrest a man accused of beating up a gay couple and destroying their car last week outside of the Silverado.
She’s Still Out There!: The US government is cracking open the 75-year-old investigation on pilot Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. There’s hope yet.
Okay, you made it! Here’s an adorable animated short comparing nonnative nutria to equally invasive humans (click HERE):
Hi Alex
That kid was not killed by the police. I’ll let you do the research.
That was going to be my comment.
Is Alex AFRAID of facts or something?
Alex = Mike Daisey
“…French police dive into a all-out manhunt…”
Yeah? Did they then go to “a eatery” and order “a egg” with “a apple juice?”
Nutria can talk and read? You sure Mike Daisey didn’t write this?
GOOD MORNING, ALEX! HOW ARE YOU?
ALSO, YOU’RE PRETTY BAD AT THIS REPORTING THE FACTS THING. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A CAREER IN MONOLOGUING?
Blarg! The wording in my the Treyvon blurb was wrong — I had meant that the police were cracking down on the murder, not that they were guilty of the crime. Fixed it. Apologies for early morning malfunctions.
Also, I hear they’re delicious.
Then you spelled his name wrong in number 7. Jesus Christ, would you take a minute and get it straight?
Oh, get off the poor kid! He may become discouraged and go work for KPTV or the Oregonian. You want that burden on your soul?