Here are the big stories on the agenda today:
- Developing… President Obama has opened the door to prosecutions related to alleged torture techniques used on al Qaeda suspects during the Bush Administration. At the same time, Republican officials have released a memo from the president’s own Intelligence Chief, suggesting these “harsh interrogations” like waterboarding, may have prevented attacks. Where do you stand? Call 877-MYAMFIX and become part of the newscast.
- Craigslist CEO live. One sheriff has called the classifieds site the world’s biggest “bordello.” Now the section labeled “erotic services” is getting more dreadful publicity – after a 22-year-old, clean-cut and engaged med student is arrested for allegedly murdering a woman who offered massages on the site. Should Craigslist do more to protect its users and clean things up?
- Turbulence Paralyzes Woman. A South Texas woman remained paralyzed Monday and in intensive care, after her flight experienced severe turbulence. Her attorney says she hit her head on the bathroom ceiling as the plane dropped.
- A new most wanted terrorist. The FBI has posted a photo of a California animal rights activist alongside those of 23 operatives from al Qaeda and other groups, marking the first time a domestic terrorist is featured on the bureau's "Most Wanted Terrorists" list. The FBI announced the addition of Daniel Andreas San Diego to the list, hoping a burst of international publicity associated with the move will help investigators find him after six years on the run.
- Abusing Women Online. Perez Hilton stirred controversy when he referred to Miss California as a "dumb b-itch" on his blog. While some might dismiss the post as just part of his usual snarky commentary, this kind of sexist language toward women is not uncommon online. In the best case scenario such language can create a hostile environment on social networking and video posting sites. In the worst case scenario it can serve as a red flag for people who commit violence against women in the real world. Such was the case with Anthony Powell, a college student who posted numerous YouTube videos with sexist language about a young woman on his college campus. He eventually shot her in a campus classroom before killing himself.