In National News:
Probe underway after Ontario plane leads U.S. fighter jets over 4 states (CBC)
In our opinion: The pilot of the stolen Cessna was reportedly trying to commit suicide, as he thought he’d be shot down once he crossed the US border. While certainly a novel means of committing suicide, it seems to pose rather a risk to the innocent people on the ground, though.
Canadian arrested in Somalia allegedly member of Islamist militia (National Post)
Cinema business reeling happily along (Globe and Mail)
In World News
Death toll rises in Italy quake (BBC)
In our opinion: despite the heartwarming tale of a 93 year-old woman crocheting in the rubble while awaiting rescue, the death toll reaches 207 and will likely rise further.
Obama Makes unannounced visit to Iraq (New York Times)
Photo reportedly shows N. Korean rocket in flight (CNN)
In Entertainment News
Lindsay Lohan’s family rallies around her after split (People)
In our opinion: Poor Lilo just can’t seem to find any kind of happiness. We remember when she clung to Sam Ronson in spite of her family’s disapproval; now she clings to her family in the wake of Ronson’s rejection.
Coldplay refutes plagiarism claim, disses Satriani in court (EOnline)
Chris Brown pleads not guilty (TMZ)
And now: things that make us go hmmm…