Today's news round-up

Good News

• Electoral Map Is a Reality Check to Trump’s Bid I've kept the presidential election out of these round-ups, because there's been more than enough coverage elsewhere. However, this pretty much sums up my feelings about where things stand now. I do not think Trump stands a chance to win the presidency. However, I do hope he gets the Republican nomination. I think it would give the Democrats a good chance to take back the Senate, and an outside chance of taking back the House also.
• PepsiCo CEO asks North Carolina governor to repeal law, also Stephen Schwartz Writes About Discrimination in North Carolina; Will Deny Local Show Rights
• Judge won’t let widely known conservative lawyer defend Cliven Bundy
• The Associated Press style guide will no longer capitalize 'internet'

Living with wild turkeys XXI

Ohio: Turkey smashes through Summit County home's window

Recent news round-up, Part 2

Good News

• Sikh U.S. Army captain allowed to wear beard, turban in uniform
• Film to help families prevent LGBT youth suicides
• Job-seekers return at fastest pace since before recession
• Florida Just Made It Harder For Police To Take People’s Stuff
• Woman Accused Of Murdering Her Abusive Ex Goes Free After Almost 3 Years Behind Bars

Bad News

• Arizona governor signs 3 bills targeting abortion providers

Recent news round-up, Part 1

Good News

• Judge blocks Mississippi ban on adoption by same-sex couples
• FCC Vote Kicks Off Debate Over Consumers’ Internet Privacy Rights
• Police Officer in Mail Carrier’s Arrest Is Stripped of His Badge
• Pittsburgh station fires newswoman over black-on-black crime Facebook post

Bad News

• Miffed Maine governor refuses to swear in new senator

Headline of the day

Earnhardt Jr. says donating brain to science a 'no-brainer'

Yesterday's news round-up

Good News

• Obama shortens prison sentences for 61 drug offenders 
• Virginia governor vetoes 'religious exemption' bill 
• U.S. states to dissolve cancer charities accused of misusing funds
• New abortion drug label could undo several state laws

Bad News

• Boko Haram kill six soldiers in southeast Niger: ministry

Cartoon of the day

From xkcd, of course

Recent news round-up

Good News

• Georgia governor to veto religious protection seen as anti-gay
• Louisiana Drafting Order To Rescind Anti-Gay Measure In Wake Of Georgia Veto
• Tied 4-4 after Scalia's death, high court gives unions a win It's a nice victory, but there is no precedent set, except in the circuit where this came from. This just kicks the issue down the road to a future Supreme Court.
• Judge Awards $2 Million in Fees in Same-Sex Marriage Case
• Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Targeting Planned Parenthood
• Dominicans see LGBT rights advancing with gay US diplomat
• Paul Ryan's hometown passes anti-discrimination ordinance

Bad News

• Utah governor signs bill requiring abortion anesthesia

Animal headline of the day

Giant tortoise gets his first bath in 184 years

Yesterday's news round-up

Good News

• Robert De Niro Pulls Anti-Vaccine Documentary From Tribeca Film Festival There's no place for junk science in a reputable film festival.
• Salt Lake City Lyft Driver Fired Over Anti-Muslim Comments

Bad News

• New York's stringent paperless-prescribing law takes effect This is really bad for the patients. It gives them, I should say us, no opportunity to shop around for a better price. Even worse is when the pharmacy you specify is out of stock. I don't know what you'd do. And I have heard that doctors can only prescribe via specific computers--which they will not have access to if they are out of the office. 
• Pakistan suicide attack kills 65 celebrating Easter in Lahore
• Suicide bombers kill three soldiers in attack on Iraq base
• Turkish soldier killed in Iraq by IS rockets fired at base

Micro movie review

Eye in the Sky Helen Mirren and the late Alan Rickman in his last film: An international mission to capture a terrorist in Kenya escalates when it uncovers suicide bombers about to go into action. The mission is portrayed in real time, and it is gripping from start to finish.