Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Short Takes

Syrian rebels haven’t seen promised U.S. aid.

President Obama threatened Syria with force if they go for their chemical weapons.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died.

Poll shows Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) still leading in his Senate race despite his “legitimate rape” comments.

Augusta National finally admits women members.

R.I.P. George Hickman, 88, one of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Diana Nyad is getting closer to Key West in her attempt to swim from Havana.

Tropical Update: Invest 94L could be heading our way here in South Florida; 95L is puttering around the western Gulf of Mexico; 96L is getting organized off the coast of Africa.

The Tigers were off last night.