Here are the headlines (things seem to have calmed down slightly from the recent tidal surge of world news):
- Guantanamo trial for 9/11 accused (BBC) — I don’t know what sort of defense Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has prepared, but about the only thing I’ll say in his favor is that he has grown a truly awesome beard while in captivity. He looks way better than when he was captured.
- Police Kill Yemen Protesters (WSJ) — As the U.S. calls for leader to step down.
- F.A.A. to Order Airlines to Inspect 737s for Cracks (NYT) — After that five-foot hole appeared in the roof of a Southwest Airline’s jet while in flight Friday.
- Gen. Petraeus Being ‘Seriously Considered’ To Head CIA (NPR) — I’m sure he’d do a good job.
- U.N. and France Strike Leader’s Forces in Ivory Coast (NYT) — So… have the UN and France been taking steroids, or what? What’s with all the aggression suddenly? They used to hate when WE did stuff like this…
- Spartanburg woman recognized as SC mother of year (Associated Press) — Congratulations to Marianna Black Habisreutinger! (Apparently, having an easy-to-spell last name is not a prerequisite.)
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The question is, however, what are the qualifications for mother of the year? Is it a scholarship contest?