For modesty or anger? Iran semi-official Fars news agency altered an image of Michelle Obama at the Academy Awards to cover her shoulders and chest in what they call an attempt to make her look more modest for public consumption. But as the Islamic Republic complains of its portrayal in Argo, could the alteration be a diss? [Buzzfeed]
Trouble in Democratic paradise? In a clear sign that Democrats are worried about the viability of President Barack Obama’s gun control plan, lawmakers hinted on Monday that they might consider breaking the comprehensive plan up into pieces to make it easier to pass. [Huffington Post]
Looks like there will be more guns allowed on college campuses. The Republican-controlled Arkansas state Senate voted 31-4 to allow colleges and universities to allow concealed weapons on campus. Yikes! [Huffington Post]
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor isn’t tolerating the racially charged language used by a Texas prosecutor. She condemned the comments when they said: “You’ve got African-Americans, you’ve got Hispanics, you’ve got a bag full of money. Does that tell you – a light bulb doesn’t go off in your head and say, this is a drug deal?” Ouch! [BlackVoices]
A tragic hot air balloon accident killed at least 18 tourists on Tuesday when it caught fire and crashed at least 1,000 feet into a sugar cane field over Luxor, Egypt. Three people survived the crash. Thoughts and prayers to those affected by this accident. [RadarOnline]
