Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Short Takes

The Taliban are open to peace talks.

C.B.O. says immigration reform would cut billions from the deficit.

President Obama: Nuclear reductions depend on Russia.

Protests rock Brazil.

R.I.P. Michael Hastings, 33, reporter and journalist.

Tropical Update: TD Two heads across southern Mexico.

The Heat stay alive in OT to go to Game 7.

The Tigers lost to the Orioles 5-2.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Short Takes

N.S.A. director says “dozens” of attacks thwarted.

C.I.A. Deputy Director Michael Morell resigns.

Turkish P.M. orders an end to riots in 24 hours.

Wildfires still burn along the Front Range in Colorado.

Severe weather moves across the country and hits the East Coast.

R.I.P. Miller Barber, 82, golf champion.

The Tigers lost in 10 to K.C. 3-2.  (Valverde blew the save.)

Monday, June 10, 2013

William Inge 1913-1973

I can’t let this day go by without remembering that it was 40 years ago today that William Inge shuffled off this mortal coil.

William Inge -- 1913 - 1973 Playwright

William Inge
1913 – 1973
Playwright

He left by his own hand, convinced he had nothing more to say.  But since 1981 his life, his words, and his characters have been celebrated and his legacy has been honored in his own hometown of Independence, Kansas.  The only sadness I have is that we didn’t do it until after he was gone.

Rest in peace, playwright.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Short Takes

The N.S.A. went after more than just Verizon.

Israel keeps a wary eye on Syria’s border fighting.

I.R.S. official apologizes for lavish conferences.

Student loan plans go down to defeat in the Senate.

Gov. Christie names N.J. attorney general as interim senator.

R.I.P. Esther Williams, 91, star of MGM water musical spectaculars.

Tropical Update: TS Andrea soaked Florida.  Meanwhile, another disturbance takes shape.

The Tigers beat the Rays

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Short Takes

Volcano eruption in the Philippines kills five.

Sexual assaults in the military topped 26,000 in 2012.

Immigration bill faces hundreds of amendments.

Background check bill may get another shot.

Mark Sanford goes back to Congress.

The Dow closed over 15,000 for the first time ever.

R.I.P. Ray Harryhausen, Hollywood master of stop-motion photography.

The Tigers got rained out in Washington.

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.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Short Takes

Boston bombers learned their stuff on the internet.

Rhode Island is a step closer to marriage equality.

Three charges dropped in abortion doctor murder trial.

DHS Secretary Napolitano says immigration bill will help with border security.

Sen. Max Baucus (D?-MT) is retiring after 2014.

Supreme Court rules that minor offenses don’t warrant deportation.

R.I.P. Allan Arbus, 95, aka Maj. Sidney Freedman on M*A*S*H.

The Tigers got rained out in Kansas City.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013

Short Takes

Secretary of State Kerry hints at conditions for talks with North Korea.

Suspected U.S. drone kills 4 in Pakistan.

Venezuelans elect Nicolás Maduro, former President Hugo Chávez’s chosen successor.

Trudeaumania: The Next Generation — Justin Trudeau elected leader of Liberals in Canada.

Bail set at $3 million for ex-justice of the peace in Texas in D.A. murder case.

They’re back — Giant African land snails return to South Florida.

R.I.P. Sir Colin Davis, longtime conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.

Adam Scott won the Masters after a playoff with Angel Cabrera.  This is Australia’s first Masters.

The Tigers beat Oakland 10-1.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Monday, April 8, 2013