Saturday, May 18, 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Short Takes

President Obama sacked Steven Miller, the acting head of the IRS.

Deadly tornadoes hit Texas.

The White House released hundreds of e-mails related to the Benghazi! talking points.

Iraq — Bomb attacks in Baghdad killed more than 35 people.

Syria — The U.N. condemned the government for attacking civilians.

Yet another military officer in charge of controlling sexual harassment is busted for it.

Clone to home — Stem cells recovered from cloned embryos.

The Tigers lost to the Astros 7-5.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Short Takes

Bomber targets U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan.

Commander denies U.S. blame in deaths in Afghanistan.

President Obama lashes out at I.R.S.; dismisses Benghazi investigation.

Police I.D. suspect in New Orleans Mothers Day shooting.

Sleazy abortion doctor convicted on three counts of murder.

R.I.P. Dr. Joyce Brothers, 85, celebrity psychologist.

The Tigers beat the Astros 7-2.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Friday, May 10, 2013

Short Takes

Turkey’s prime minister says Syria has used chemical weapons.

Border security was all the rage on the first day of immigration law debate.

Jobless claims fall to lowest level in nearly 5-1/2 years.

Take the money and run: Cyber thieves rip off ATM’s to the tune of $45 million.

Good dog — Pets might lower your risk for heart disease.

The Tigers got swept by the Nats.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Short Takes

North Korea removes missiles from launch site.

U.S. blames China for cyberattacks.

Three women abducted in Ohio years ago have been found safe.

Senate passes internet sales tax bill.

Irony of the Day — Head of Air Force anti-sexual abuse team arrested for…

Germany arrests 93-year-old man who was a guard at Auschwitz.

The Tigers had the night off, but they’re in first place in their division.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Short Takes

President Obama will try again to close Gitmo.

Also, the president backs the way the FBI handled the Boston bombers.

Victims ID’d in Afghanistan cargo plane crash.

Witnesses and satellite photos show extent of Nigerian massacre.

It’s Markey vs. Gomez in Massachusetts primary for the Senate.

FDA says morning-after pill safe for 15 and up.

The Tony nominations are out.  (Missed again.)

R.I.P. Deanna Durbin, 91, film star of the ’40′s.

The Tigers beat the Twins 6-1.

Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Short Takes

U.N. Secretary General appeals to Syria to open up to chemical weapons inspectors.

Iraq — A series of car bombs killed at least 23 people in Shi’ite areas.

Afghan leader confirms cash payments by the C.I.A.

FBI visits Boston bombing suspects widow.

Supreme Court rejects Alabama appeal of immigration law.

Red River crest in North Dakota lowered again.

The Netherlands will get its first king in 120 years.

The Tigers beat the Twins 4-3.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013

Short Takes

The White House has a “varying degree of confidence” that the Syrian government is using chemical weapons against the rebels.

At least 238 people were killed in a garment factory collapse in Bangladesh.

The Boston bombers were planning on blowing up Times Square.

The Senate is trying to unfurlough FAA workers.

President Obama paid tribute to the dead from the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion.

The Tigers lost to Kansas City 8-3 in extra innings.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013