Friday, April 23, 2010

STORIES OF THE DAY (4-23-2010)

AM STORY LINKS

Republicans step up criticism of the SEC following reports that senior agency staffers spent hours surfing porn sites. (Miami Herald)
If the past is any indication, Iceland will bring forth stronger and more dangerous eruptions than Eyjafjallajokull. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Weekend Begins: I'll drink to that! Fifty Beers to Try Right Now (Slide Show). (GQ)


NOON STORY LINKS

President Obama calls Arizona immigration law “misguided” and said it could violate civil rights. (Arizona Daily Star)
NCAA announces that the NCAA tournament field will expand to 68 teams next season. (Washington Post)
Kure Beach, North Carolina (aka, Mayberry with a beach), vacationers, leave your thongs at home. (Arizona Daily Star)


EVENING STORY LINKS

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signs a bill that requires police in her state to determine whether a person is in the United States legally. (CNN)
John McCain's campaign manager says the GOP should shy away from the closed-mindedness that his former running mate represents. (Newsweek)
How the nation's biggest banks are ripping off American cities with the same predatory deals that brought down Greece. (Rolling Stone)


FRIDAY LATE ABSURDITIES

Author Questions Whether Sarah Palin Was Born in America; She May Be of African-Arab Descent. (Lying Dog News)
Waterloo parents arrested after baby chokes on bag of marijuana. (Cedar Rapids Gazette)
Ex-worker at sex shop claims he lost promotion over not being gay. (Sacramento Bee)


HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! Check back on Monday, or if there is breaking news...

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