Friday, July 20, 2012

Short Takes

Syria — The U.N. mission is in real trouble now that Russia and China vetoed sanctions against the government.

The German parliament voted in favor of helping Spain out of its monetary crisis.

Today’s Number: $80 billion. That’s how much extending the tax cuts for the wealthy would cost.

President Obama campaigned in Florida on Thursday.

The first same-sex marriage on a military base has been celebrated.

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Florida.

The Emmy nominations are out.

The Tigers beat the Angels again.