Highly questionable ratings agency Moody's today classified Ireland's banks as junk — which is sort of like saying Ireland isn't trustworthy enough for a Discover card.
The Guardian has obtained internal BP meeting notes and emails that show how the oil company tried to influence scientists who were studying the effects of the Deepwater Horizon spill. Shocked??? Didn't think so.
Hank Krakowski, the FAA's top air traffic control official, resigned today after a fifth air traffic controller was caught sleeping on the job in just the past four months.
The Vatican was served with court papers last week, in connection with the infamous Milwaukee school for deaf boys molestation scandal involving Rev. Lawrence C. Murphy. The suit names Pope Benedict XVI and two other Vatican officials.
Barack and Michelle Obama will return to their old stomping grounds to tape an episode of Oprah on April 27, airing May 2. It's one of Oprah's last broadcasts, and should be a good one. But is she in? [Tribune]
After thinking about it for a day, NATO has refused to apologize for killing four Libyan rebels in another "friendly fire" incident yesterday, this time involving rebel tanks. Rear Admiral Russ Harding told reporters, "I'm not apologizing."
Charlie Sheen arrived in New York City today on his "Torpedo of Truth" tour. So where's he going to stay considering no hotel in town would have him a few days ago? Donald J. Trump to the rescue!
According to a research firm, more than half of all Americans age 12 and older—51% to be exact—are on Facebook. That's up from 8% of Americans just three years ago. [Edison Research]
A three-year-old is being treated for alcoholism after exhibiting withdrawal symptoms, and the authorities claim the child has been consuming booze regularly for a period of time. We're not quite sure how, but Four Loko must be to blame. [Telegraph]
