Michelle Obama: The New York Times notes that she has perfectly shaped but tasteless cantaloupes.
Seattle's Bloodbath: The Seattle Police Department's blotter today features a batch of weekend traumas, including a drive by-shooting, more drive by shootings (including suspects firing over 30 rounds between two incidents), a man shot in the chest during a home invasion, another man shot in the knee, and a pedestrian sent to the ICU after he was hit by a car at 5th and Broad.
This Was Mentioned Yesterday: But holy Jesus, Miami police are still looking for more witnesses to this incident:
The attacker just picked his head up and growled at the officer, Vega said. As the attack continued, Vega said the officer shot the attacker, who continued chewing the victim's face.
Idiotic Couple Thinks Prayer Saved Their Kid: Headline writer produces spectacular headline about it, called, "Family counters flesh-eating bacteria with faith."
McKenna's Ethics in Question Again: This time, the AP asks if he used money that was reported for his attorney general campaign to actually fund his GOP run for governor.
Joni Balter Is Blogging About the News: Over here.
What They Do Best: State highway department hypes new freewayâa replacement for the 520 floating bridgeâby releasing ornate designs, despite lacking funding for even the most basic designs.
Today in News Stories That Sound Like Bands: Radioactive Tuna.
Home Prices Are Up: Seattle is among the top three cities where home prices rose the most, along with Phoenix and Dallas.
The Best Video on the Internet: Is it safe for work? It's on YouTube so it's not, like, porn or a snuff film:
