Thursday, May 14, 2009


Abuse Pictures
Saying they could endanger Americans abroad, President Obama will try to block the court-ordered release of photos showing the alleged abuse of terrorist prisoners in U.S. custody. And because they could endanger Americans at home, President Obama is also trying to block new pictures of Hillary Clinton in a bathing suit.



Hope for Homeowners?
Despite the growing foreclosure crisis, only 55,000 Americans have taken part in a new government program to save their homes. Experts say this might have something to do with the fact that the only place to sign up for the program is your local DMV.



Cheap Labor
A new report shows that some local employees hired by U.S. embassies around the world are paid less than $1 a day. Luckily, they're paid a whole lot more by the terrorist groups they really work for.

Cheap Labor II
A new report shows that some local employees hired by U.S. embassies around the world are paid less than $1 a day. But when you count their pensions, medical and dental benefits, they make about the same as a commuter airline pilot.



Undepaid Pilot
It turns out one of the pilots in the fatal flight that crashed over Buffalo earlier this year made just $16,000 per year. On the other hand, she and her fellow pilots were given first dibs on "lost" luggage at the airport.



USC Allegations
Trojan basketball coach Tim Floyd is now accused of paying former star O.J. Mayo $1,000 to come to USC. It's a serious allegation since a USC education is worth maybe $750.



Mozilo in Trouble
The SEC is readying civil fraud charges against Countrywide co-founder Angelo Mozilo. Regulators are expected to file those charges next week, unless Mozilo gives them the same mortgage rates he gave Senator Chris Dodd.

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