So what’s the story about the pro-Russian rebel leader apparently taking credit for shooting down what he thought was a Ukrainian military transport?
While most of our focus has been on Ukraine, Israel this afternoon (eastern time) launched what appears to be a significant ground incursion into Gaza. Palestinian sources are reporting “scores” of casualties. The reports out of Israel are scattered and contradictory. A statement from the Prime Minister’s office says the assault is focused on destroying the cross border tunnel infrastructure between Gaza and Israel. Initial reports suggested a limited incursion. But IDF spokespeople are now saying that the IDF is operating in the north, center and south inside the Gaza Strip. There are also unconfirmed reports of a possible amphibious landing as well. All of this comes amidst continued rocket fire into southern and central Israel and along the coastal plain.
Malaysian airliner reportedly shot down over the Ukraine.
(When I saw the first report of a Malaysia jetliner going down in eastern Ukraine, I thought, this cannot be a coincidence. And of course, it’s not. Good lord. – jm.)
These studies haven’t gotten much attention. But they should. They show pretty clearly that “stand your ground” laws lead to no perceptible drop in crime but a clear increase in homicides.
AP: “Police says the Russian blue cat named Kush went berserk inside a DeLand home July 5, scratching owners Teresa and James Gregory on their arms and legs. The couple retreated to a bedroom and called 911.”
Southern Gothic indeed. I was talking with this guy’s lawyer just last night. Paul McLeod, the owner of Graceland Too, the Elvis Shrine, who shot and killed an apparent intruder Tuesday night, was himself found dead this morning.
Initial reports suggest natural causes.
Lanny Davis believes LeBron’s decision could teach Republicans something about Benghazi.
Late this afternoon we told you about the shooting at Graceland Too, the Elvis Presley shrine/home in Holly Springs, Mississippi. We’ve now heard from Mr. McLeod’s lawyer, Phillip K. Knecht, who tells us there’s more to the story.
If you’re stuck on the germ of the story for your new Southern Gothic novel, I gotcha covered.
Last night, Paul MacLeod, owner of Graceland Too, which roadsideamerica.com calls “a manic floor-to-ceiling (including the ceiling) tribute to The King”, shot and killed a man, 28 year old Dwight David Taylor.
Man forgets loaded gun on toilet paper dispenser in Walmart bathroom.