They're fighting in Kashmir (again) and a certain bank is sticking it to us (again). But hey, it's Friday, so smile and then Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Just one day after overriding President Obama's veto of the 9/11 bill, Congress is having buyer's remorse. The bill allows 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia. But Obama's said it could lead other countries to sue US troops abroad. Good point, Congress now concedes. Which led to this zinger from the White House: "What's true in elementary school is true in the United States Congress: ignorance is not an excuse."
"He started off life as Israel's brightest student, became its best teacher, and ended up its biggest dreamer" Bill Clinton, one of many world leaders saying goodbye to former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres at his funeral today.
Buh bye A Pennsylvania mayor's being asked to resign after racists posts on Facebook, including one about the first family. When will folks learn?
Not for sale (anymore) Somebody at Home Depot thought selling something that looks like a Peeping Tom was a fun joke. No one's laughing.
Going gaga Hey Little Monsters! You have an excuse to watch the Super Bowl next year, now that your leader, Lady Gaga, will provide the halftime entertainment.
0 The number of measles transmission in the Americas. It took 20 years but it's a global first: The region has eliminated the disease.
And finally ...
NBD Daredevil Ryan Paul wanted to check out a 105-foot-tall rock formation in Tasmania. So he walked to it. Suspended in the air ... on a slackline. (Click to view)
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