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Today's news round-up

Good News

• Galliano stripped of French Legion d'Honneur award What really angered me about Galliano's statements were the people who said it's OK because he's an artist.
• Russian court acquits Kasparov regarding rally While I'd like to think this is an indication Russia is not as repressive as it seems, I think it might only be having a judge who's a chess fan. 

Bad News

• Court strikes down graphic warnings for cigarettes 

Plat du jour

Recent news round-up

Good News

• High school valedictorian denied diploma over ‘hell’ speech says she won’t apologize I'm glad she's standing up for her rights.
• Lesbian brides win settlement from Vermont inn
• Egypt President Passes Law Against Media Detention It's a good first step.

Bad News

• U.S. court strikes down EPA pollution rule This article does not say why the court struck the rule down. Bad reporting as well as bad news.
• Appeals court rules Texas can cut off Planned Parenthood funding Another article that doesn't explain the court's reasoning.

Stupid headline of the day

U.S. Open tennis referee accused of killing husband with coffee mug

The only thing her being a tennis referee has to do with this story is to explain why she is in New York. This is a minor detail which does not belong in the headline.

Recent news round-up

Good News

• Navy's oldest commissioned warship to sail again
• Augusta National to Add First Two Female Members
• Akin’s ‘Macaca moment’ could flip the Senate race
• Myanmar Abolishes Censorship of Private Publications

Bad News

• Bacon Scattered Before Muslim Celebration May Be Bias Crime This is despicable.
• High school valedictorian denied diploma over graduation speech The school administrators should apologize to her.
• Custody at Risk After 'Toddlers & Tiaras' Star Wears Controversial Outfit I think Toddlers and Tiaras is a form of child abuse. I hope the kid's father gets custody.

Sort of Good, Sort of Bad News

• Court allows "show me your papers" laws in Alabama, Georgia The court invalidated a lot of the laws' provisions, but not this big one.

Plat du jour--guest submission

Well-dressed? Or maybe a card player.

--Found by Joanne.