Economic News: All over the map, but Bernanke says recovery hinges on the markets.

Racist and Classist: That's what lawsuits filed yesterday against Seattle school closures say.

Tit for Tat: Obama suggested a trade to Russia for assistance with Iran.

That's Not Cricket: Gunmen kill 8 in assault on cricket team in Pakistan.

Let's Talk: U.S. to begin discussions with Syria.

Him Again?: Bush memos reveal abuses of power.

Boat Tabs: Seattle possibly reviving excise tax for ferries.

No Funds to Raise
: UW cuts 70 jobs from the fundraising department.

Yelping in Pain: Complaints about Yelp's review system increase.

That'll Sway Them: Vatican Cardinal calls atheists "absurd."

Pot Is Evil: Man faces charges for stuffing his cat into a bong to mellow it out.

Pot Is Funny
: Via the Rumpus, we learn that "toke" doesn't mean what Lawrence Welk thought it meant: