Here are the big stories on the agenda today:
- Breaking now... The Defense Department will release "a substantial number" of photographs showing alleged prison abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
- Taking swipes at fees. Credit card companies are receiving millions of dollars in bailout money but they still nickel-and-diming customers to death. We want to hear your thought about the fees on your monthly bill. Call 877-MYAMFIX and share your outrage.
- Terror gaining ground. Pakistan on Thursday sent a small number of paramilitary troops to the Buner district, which was taken over by Taliban forces in recent days. The response by the Pakistani government comes one day after Washington said Islamabad gave in to the militants by agreeing to their demand to impose Islamic law in the region, and that Pakistan faced an existential threat to its existence if it failed to react to the Taliban threat.
- FAA: the bird strike files. The Federal Aviation Administration is reversing its course and said it will publicly reveal its records on bird strikes. The FAA said it will make its entire Bird Strike database available on a public Web site today, and is withdrawing a proposal to keep some data confidential. The FAA had argued that protecting certain information, such as the names of airlines and airports involved in bird mishaps would encourage airlines to participate in the voluntary reporting program.
- White house training. The first lady's take on the new White House puppy? He's "crazy." Michelle Obama says "Bo" the Portuguese Water Dog loves to bark and play… and also likes to chew on people's feet. Mrs. Obama says she spends lots of time walking and training Bo, the energetic six-month-old pup who arrived at the White House last week as a gift to the Obama daughters. Mrs. Obama gave her update on Bo during a White House program Thursday marking the annual “Take Your Child to Work Day.”
- Plus Size Teenwear. For years overweight teens had nowhere to shop. Not any more. The latest fashion? Plus size clothing for teens. Target and Forever 21 are tapping into a new growth market that is pleasing some teens and marketers but angering nutritionists. Is this a plus or minus?