Today's news round-up

Good News

• DeGeneres honored for lifetime as U.S. entertainer This is very nice, but isn't 54 a little young to get a lifetime achievement award?
• Mauled by Ads, Incumbents Look to Declaw Outside Groups Hoisted on their own petard.
• Hedge Fund Manager Donates $100 Million for Central Park
• Court blocks Indiana law cutting Planned Parenthood funds

Bad News

• $2.50 Base Fare for Subways and Buses Is Likely, Transit Chairman Suggests
• New York lesbian couple accuses wedding venue of discrimination