The sunny spring weather Tuesday in Oklahoma City was not unlike the temperature exactly 16 years ago, when an explosion ripped through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people.
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Teacher Puts Black Fourth Graders ‘Up for Sale’ in Mock Slave Auction
As a teacher, there are some things you just don’t do. Holding a mock slave auction in your classroom is one of them.
Priorities: Did Obama Plan His Libya Speech Around ‘Dancing with the Stars?’
Who knew that reality TV had such pull that it even impacted upon the most powerful man in the world?
Security Guard Arrested Near London 2012 Olympic Stadium
And so it begins: with the countdown to the next Olympic Games well and truly on, a disturbing reminder of the “new normal” has come with a guard being arrested on the suspicion of possessing explosives. (via BBC)
India Defeats Pakistan in Cricket World Cup’s ‘Mother of All Battles’
While America prepares for another baseball season, much of the wider world only had eyes for the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday as rivals India and Pakistan faced off. And it was the home team Indians who won and will face Sri …
Watch President Obama’s Libya Speech in Three Minutes
Want to keep up on current events, but just don’t have the time? We’re here for you.
Viral Video: Is Julian Assange the Worst Houseguest Ever?
Just when Julian Assange thought that his year couldn’t get any worse, news emerges that he does not play well with others.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Missiles Drop Over Libya and Miracles Found Under Japan
Monday already? Yes, indeed. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in while you catch up on what you missed.
Quotes: Arab League Condemns Libya Airstrikes
“What is happening in Libya differs from the aim of imposing a no-fly zone, and what we want is the protection of civilians and not the bombardment of more civilians.”
–AMR MOUSSA, head of the Arab League, doubling back on the …
Fukushima Reactor Flaws Were Predicted – 35 Years Ago
The failings of the Fukushima nuclear reactor were so substantial that three General Electric scientists who helped design the now imperiled reactors resigned from the company.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Cleanup Continues in Japan, Rebels Retreat in Libya
Welcome back, NewsFeeders! Just another Monday to check off the list. Hunker down and we’ll catch you up on the news that everyone will be talking about around the water cooler.
Casting Call: Who Should Star in the WikiLeaks Movie?
Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks studio has purchased the screen rights to a book chronicling the secret-sharing site WikiLeaks. NewsFeed thought it would help Steve out and give its picks for the movie’s main characters. You’re welcome.