October 12, 2010

Global News
17 People Killed in Bus Crash in Poland
(The New York Times)

In Warsaw, Poland a tragic accident killed all but one of the passengers on a local bus heading towards an orchard. Police say that the Volkswagen minibus was carrying many more passengers then permitted. Investigators are still working to find the exact cause of this accident, but it seems that it had swerved into the opposite land and collided with a bus.
(http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/10/12/world/europe/AP-EU-Poland-Bus-Crash.html?_r=1&ref=world)

National News
Paladino Calls Gay Parades "Disgusting"
(The New York Times)

Carl P. Paladino, a candidate  for the New York governor had recently been on the "Today" show expressing his views on the local gay parades. Many offensive comments had been mad the day of the parade, and when asked about the situation, he has replied, "No, I don’t regret the remarks,”. This could bring Paladino's rankings up or could completley destroy his oppertunity of winning the position. Paladino's remarks call for an apology, but according to his recent interview he is allowed to express his feelings and there will be no changing him.
(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/12/nyregion/12paladino.html


Local News
Obama Weighs Appeal of Gays In Military Ruling
(The Bergen Record)


After a long debate between political parties, it has been decided that gays are now allowed to be in the military. A heated debate had been risen when some ask, "Why does it matter the gender one loves? It has no relation to their military capabilities." However, the bill has been passed and gays may now apply to join the military. Although many people oppose this, cultural values have slightly shifted since the law has passed. 
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/101010_Gates_says_courts_should_not_set_policy_on_gays_.html?page=all)