By Lauren Weber with Sara Bondioli
Forget about Mars: An underground ocean has been found on a Saturn moon. Who wants to pay for us to do The Morning Email from space? This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Friday, April 4, 2014.
The Scuttlebutt
TOP STORIES
FORT HOOD SHOOTING POSSIBLY BEGAN WITH ALTERCATION
"The soldier who killed three people at Fort Hood may have argued with another service member prior to the attack, and investigators believe his unstable mental health contributed to the rampage, authorities said Thursday." For the second time, the hero in the Fort Hood shooting was a female police officer. The Washington Post has a photo feature on the shooter. Meet the veteran who made three more white crosses for those killed at Fort Hood. And the tragedy only "raised questions about what lessons the Army had learned from the 2009 rampage." [AP, Image via NYT ]
MIDDLE EAST PEACE TALKS CONTINUE TO FALTER
"When his aides get discouraged about the prospects for Middle East peace, Secretary of State John F. Kerry often bucks them up with a phrase: 'Don't be afraid to be caught trying.' But as his tireless efforts to broker Israeli-Palestinian negotiations hit bottom Thursday, with Israel's cancellation of prisoner releases that were considered crucial to keeping the talks alive, there are some around Kerry — including on his senior staff and inside the White House — who believe the time is approaching for him to say, 'Enough.'" [WaPo]
WSJ: FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN JOBS REPORT
"The Labor Department's March jobs report on Friday is expected to show a pick-up in hiring, a welcome sign following a mid-winter lull … Other recent indicators suggest the economy is thawing, though consumers and businesses remain cautious." [WSJ]
STATESIDE: Deadly Subway Surfing
A man was killed subway surfing yesterday in NYC. A serial killer was executed in Texas after losing a Supreme Court appeal. The only punishment for an elderly woman who killed three in a driving accident was a yearlong license suspension and a fine. And you never know what paying it forward might do for the person you help at the grocery store. For Andrea Gardner, it meant the world.
In problem-solving news, here's a cat who rerolls all the toilet paper after unrolling it.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Let's Move to Saturn
The missing Malaysian plane search moves underwater, as time is almost out for the black box batteries on the aircraft. A Saturn moon was found to have an underground ocean, suggesting it could be inhabitable. Check out photos of the world's largest aquarium, which just opened in China. Remember, just keep swimming! In India, 24 men were finally jailed for a gang rape they committed 18 years ago. A veteran AP photographer was killed and her fellow reporter shot yesterday in Afghanistan. And this popular U.S. adultery site is really taking off in Japan. [Image via CNN]
In strugglebus news, here's a dog who just didn't quite make that jump.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Mercedes-Benz Killin' It
What these McDonald's workers were forced to do is actually illegal. Large banks' Q1 results are expected to fall after weak trading revenue and mortgage lending. Anadarko Petroleum agreed to settle a spin-off dispute for $5.15 billion. And Mercedes-Benz is having its best sales month ever. If only we could get in on that.
In "Air Bud" news, here's a bunch of animals shooting hoops.
SCOUTING REPORT: Paternity Leave Backlash
Here's the selfie/insta/everything roundup from the Sochi Olympians' visit to the White House yesterday. Reds fans proved once again they are the worst, although this is not the Cardinals clubhouse's finest moment. For FSU, the Jameis Winston case is far from over. Outrage grows after some questioned Mets pitcher Daniel Murphy's decision to take paternity leave. And here's a cheat sheet to the March Madness Final Four fun tonight.
In flute news, here's a sea elephant who just wants to play along.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Goodbye David!!!
David Letterman officially announced he will be retiring in 2015. Here are the New York Post's top 10 replacement options, but we'll miss you man. Zac Efron's stepping into a John Grisham classic. And Brad Pitt's making a movie about the controversial Steubenville rape case.
In guilty-as-charged news, this bulldog fesses up to the crazy mess he made.
LIVIN': 100 Calories?!?
Here's what 100 calories looks like for a few of your favorite foods (Hint: like not a lot). Check out how to make chevron Easter eggs. This app makes sure you move for at least 30 minutes a day. And here's how to get in the habit of meditating for 10 minutes a day.
In battle-of-the-wills news, here's a cat trying to figure out where the noise is coming from.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Wedding Bells Approaching for Prince Harry?
Our favorite royal ginger is about to go off the market: Rumor has it that Prince Harry has officially extended an invitation to his girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, to come to the Scottish estate Balmoral and meet the queen. Kate Middleton accepted a similar invitation in the months before her engagement. Ed Sheeran fulfilled a dying fan's last request. Lady Gaga might be engaged? James Franco allegedly did a terrible job of trying to pick up an underage girl. And Seth Cohen and Blair Waldorf Adam Brody and Leighton Meester were spotted for the first time since their surprise wedding that fulfilled all of our "O.C."/"Gossip Girl" crossover fantasies. [Image via Daily Mail]
In oink oink news, here's a bunch of unbelievably cute mini pigs.
TWITTERATI
@KenJennings: That wasn't a mic drop on Jeopardy, Twitter. That would have been bad-ass but I was just putting the buzzer back firmly in its holder. #tidy
@hollymadison: People who create drama. Ugh.
@kirstiealley: Can't take life too seriously can we?? It's really all pretty funny! We run at walls, fall down, get up..run again! we are a WILD SPECIES!!
@carrieffisher: I lost some of my will—you haven't seen it somewhere…have you?
@WeirdHistoryPix: Elizabeth II firing a British L85 battle rifle in 1993. pic.twitter.com/g5zHxPhYfQ
ONE MORE THING
America runs on … rats. Turns out a Manhattan Dunkin' Donuts has a bit of a rat problem (understatement of the century).
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The Scuttlebutt
- Female police officer hero in Fort Hood shooting
- David Letterman to retire in 2015
- Prince Harry could be getting engaged sooner than we think
TOP STORIES
FORT HOOD SHOOTING POSSIBLY BEGAN WITH ALTERCATION
"The soldier who killed three people at Fort Hood may have argued with another service member prior to the attack, and investigators believe his unstable mental health contributed to the rampage, authorities said Thursday." For the second time, the hero in the Fort Hood shooting was a female police officer. The Washington Post has a photo feature on the shooter. Meet the veteran who made three more white crosses for those killed at Fort Hood. And the tragedy only "raised questions about what lessons the Army had learned from the 2009 rampage." [AP, Image via NYT ]MIDDLE EAST PEACE TALKS CONTINUE TO FALTER
"When his aides get discouraged about the prospects for Middle East peace, Secretary of State John F. Kerry often bucks them up with a phrase: 'Don't be afraid to be caught trying.' But as his tireless efforts to broker Israeli-Palestinian negotiations hit bottom Thursday, with Israel's cancellation of prisoner releases that were considered crucial to keeping the talks alive, there are some around Kerry — including on his senior staff and inside the White House — who believe the time is approaching for him to say, 'Enough.'" [WaPo]
WSJ: FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN JOBS REPORT
"The Labor Department's March jobs report on Friday is expected to show a pick-up in hiring, a welcome sign following a mid-winter lull … Other recent indicators suggest the economy is thawing, though consumers and businesses remain cautious." [WSJ]
STATESIDE: Deadly Subway Surfing
A man was killed subway surfing yesterday in NYC. A serial killer was executed in Texas after losing a Supreme Court appeal. The only punishment for an elderly woman who killed three in a driving accident was a yearlong license suspension and a fine. And you never know what paying it forward might do for the person you help at the grocery store. For Andrea Gardner, it meant the world. In problem-solving news, here's a cat who rerolls all the toilet paper after unrolling it.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Let's Move to Saturn
The missing Malaysian plane search moves underwater, as time is almost out for the black box batteries on the aircraft. A Saturn moon was found to have an underground ocean, suggesting it could be inhabitable. Check out photos of the world's largest aquarium, which just opened in China. Remember, just keep swimming! In India, 24 men were finally jailed for a gang rape they committed 18 years ago. A veteran AP photographer was killed and her fellow reporter shot yesterday in Afghanistan. And this popular U.S. adultery site is really taking off in Japan. [Image via CNN] In strugglebus news, here's a dog who just didn't quite make that jump.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Mercedes-Benz Killin' It
What these McDonald's workers were forced to do is actually illegal. Large banks' Q1 results are expected to fall after weak trading revenue and mortgage lending. Anadarko Petroleum agreed to settle a spin-off dispute for $5.15 billion. And Mercedes-Benz is having its best sales month ever. If only we could get in on that.
In "Air Bud" news, here's a bunch of animals shooting hoops.
SCOUTING REPORT: Paternity Leave Backlash
Here's the selfie/insta/everything roundup from the Sochi Olympians' visit to the White House yesterday. Reds fans proved once again they are the worst, although this is not the Cardinals clubhouse's finest moment. For FSU, the Jameis Winston case is far from over. Outrage grows after some questioned Mets pitcher Daniel Murphy's decision to take paternity leave. And here's a cheat sheet to the March Madness Final Four fun tonight.
In flute news, here's a sea elephant who just wants to play along.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Goodbye David!!!
David Letterman officially announced he will be retiring in 2015. Here are the New York Post's top 10 replacement options, but we'll miss you man. Zac Efron's stepping into a John Grisham classic. And Brad Pitt's making a movie about the controversial Steubenville rape case.In guilty-as-charged news, this bulldog fesses up to the crazy mess he made.
LIVIN': 100 Calories?!?
Here's what 100 calories looks like for a few of your favorite foods (Hint: like not a lot). Check out how to make chevron Easter eggs. This app makes sure you move for at least 30 minutes a day. And here's how to get in the habit of meditating for 10 minutes a day.
In battle-of-the-wills news, here's a cat trying to figure out where the noise is coming from.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Wedding Bells Approaching for Prince Harry?
Our favorite royal ginger is about to go off the market: Rumor has it that Prince Harry has officially extended an invitation to his girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, to come to the Scottish estate Balmoral and meet the queen. Kate Middleton accepted a similar invitation in the months before her engagement. Ed Sheeran fulfilled a dying fan's last request. Lady Gaga might be engaged? James Franco allegedly did a terrible job of trying to pick up an underage girl. And In oink oink news, here's a bunch of unbelievably cute mini pigs.
TWITTERATI
@KenJennings: That wasn't a mic drop on Jeopardy, Twitter. That would have been bad-ass but I was just putting the buzzer back firmly in its holder. #tidy
@hollymadison: People who create drama. Ugh.
@kirstiealley: Can't take life too seriously can we?? It's really all pretty funny! We run at walls, fall down, get up..run again! we are a WILD SPECIES!!
@carrieffisher: I lost some of my will—you haven't seen it somewhere…have you?
@WeirdHistoryPix: Elizabeth II firing a British L85 battle rifle in 1993. pic.twitter.com/g5zHxPhYfQ
ONE MORE THING
America runs on … rats. Turns out a Manhattan Dunkin' Donuts has a bit of a rat problem (understatement of the century).
Got something to add? Send tips/quips/quotes/stories/photos/events/scoops to Lauren Weber (lauren.weber@huffingtonpost.com). Follow us on Twitter (@LaurenWeberHP). Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here.
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