Recent news round-up

Good News

• Marriott withdraws awful Wi-Fi blocking proposal after taking heat from FCC
• New poll finds most Americans want government to fight climate change
• Democratic US Rep. Ryan says he now supports abortion rights So, it took him 9 years of actually listening to women to change his view. A slow learner.
• US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
• Chad army retakes Nigerian town from Boko Haram
• U.S.-led air strikes hit Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq
• Wisconsin: Federal court dismisses fines for Capitol protester

Bad News

• Controversial Arizona sheriff to seek seventh term
• Azerbaijan sentences opposition journalist to 5 years in jail
• Islamic State attacks Kurdish outposts across Iraq
• China to curb phone, computer purchases in restive Xinjiang

Animal headline of the day

Indiana city parking meters besieged with crow droppings

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Obama administration on track to surpass health care goal
• Florida woman in 'warning shot' case may be released from jail
• Kurds expand offensive after driving IS out of Syrian town
• Florida: Lifting Gay Marriage Ban Allows Lesbian Couple To Be Parents
• U.S. FCC warns against blocking personal Wi-Fi access

Bad News

• Nigeria's Sharia police arrest 12 over 'gay wedding'

Plat du jour

Recent news round-up

Good News

• Kurds push Islamic State out of Kobani after four-month battle
• Nigeria repels suspected Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri city

Bad News

• Australian women 'joining IS foreign fighters'
• Turkey Court Bans Facebook Pages Insulting Prophet Muhammad
• Americans still confusing Sikhs for Muslims
• Supreme Court Rules Against Retirees in Union Health Benefits Case
• Boko Haram captures Nigerian town of Monguno