Today's news round-up

Good News

• In First for Court, Woman Is Ruled Eligible for Asylum in U.S. on Basis of Domestic Abuse
• Florida schools make play for scholastic chess curriculum
• Orbitz says American Airlines fares back on its websites
• Two California cities to give up military vehicles, amid local unease

Bad News

• Russian politician beaten after report on soldier burials Russia is not a democracy.
• At Gateway to Hamptons, Ku Klux Klan Advertises for New Members
• National Guard Turns to Food Banks Because Rick Perry Hasn't Paid Them Yet 
• Rams cut Sam, 1st openly gay player drafted

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Federal judge halts key part of Texas abortion law
• Police officer resigns, another is fired after Ferguson incidents
• Chief in $800M fraud gets 20 years prison
• Brazilian club promises to punish racist fans
• U.S. government sues Minneapolis suburb for rejecting Islamic center
• Man is guilty of murder after his dogs kill woman

Plat du jour--guest submission

A "gooner" is a fan of Arsenal, a British soccer team.

Found by Joanne.

Recent news round-up

Good News

• California to require anti-theft 'kill switches' on smartphones and California kill switch law seen going national 
• U.S. judge questions shareholder settlement with HP over Autonomy
• Judges blast Indiana, Wisconsin gay marriage bans

Bad News

• Boko Haram Becomes the Latest Terror Group to Declare an Islamic Caliphate
• American, US Airways will stop listing on Orbitz

Animal headline of the day

Moose Sex Project aims to promote animal husbandry

Today's news round-up

Good News

• California: Insurers must cover elective abortions
• Ecuador Grants New Status to Same-Sex Couples
• Airbnb to Expose 124 Hosts to New York Attorney General

Bad News

• Dad of 'affluenza' teen accused of impersonating police We can see where the kid got that way.

Semi-random thoughts

• I'd complain about all the ice bucket challenge things littering up the internet, but I'm just as tired of seeing people complaining about them. I guess I'm just as bad.
• Is a recipe that calls for just the egg whites racist?
• I have learned two things about IDs recently. First, many countries, including much of Europe, require US passports to be at least six months from expiration for entry. Second, standard NY driver's licenses are no longer valid for entry into Federal buildings. This will also be true for airport security, but not until at least 2016.