In National News:
Soldier’s death at Kandahar base cloaked in mystery (CBC)
In our opinion: A tragic mystery that seems to likely to remain unsolved. The military’s not talking…even her family still doesn’t know the means of her death. We hope that the true story will eventually come out and her family will find closure.
Kept Schreiber deal secret to guard reputation, Mulroney says (The Globe and Mail)
Dhalla denies hiring or mistreating caregivers (National Post)
In World News
Soldier charged in rampage used escort’s weapon, official says (CNN)
In our opinion: It’s a tragic demonstration of the horrible repercussions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This soldier killed five fellow-soldiers upon leaving a military stress clinic in Baghdad. He had been referred there only a week earlier and had his own weapon confiscated.
Pakistan army: 1.3 million flee full-scale assault (msnbc)
Sudan leader denies Darfur crimes (BBC)
In Entertainment News
Farrah Fawcett Breaks Her Silence (People)
In our opinion: Our thoughts go out to Farrah and her family during this terribly difficult time. You may want to tune in to documentary “Farrah’s Story” this Friday on NBC.
Vancouver gets some ghoulish new residents for ‘New Moon’ filming (Hello! Magazine)
Business Diva Joan Rivers wins “Celebrity Apprentice” (The Celebrity Cafe)