In National News:
Pope apologizes for residential-school abuse (Globe and Mail)
In our opinion: We once read that offering an apology brings grace. There can never be an excuse for what happened in residential schools – apologies are the only option and even that has been too long in coming.
Taser’s medical expert says weapon didn’t cause Dziekanski’s death (CBC)
Omar Khadr back in court on June 1 (National Post)
In World News
Earliest case of swine flu tucked away in Mexico, officials say (CNN)
In our opinion: There is some importance to identifying the “index patient” or “patient zero” in an outbreak. We hope that finding this little guy — who survived his brush with swine flu — will help researchers devise tests or even a vaccine.
Alleged killer of Jew: ‘Allah will be victorious’ (msnbc)
Double car bomb strikes Baghdad (BBC)
In Entertainment News
No happily ever after for ‘Slumdog’ kid stars (msnbc)
In our opinion: Shining the spotlight on child poverty isn’t pretty, but we hope it moves individuals and nations to help improve the lives of all children in need. There are so many of them!
Mel Gibson steps out with new girlfriend (People)
Supreme Court to f-bomb dropping celebrities: Yeah, you probably shouldn’t have said that! (Entertainment Weekly)