Here are the top stories we’re discussing in our newsroom right now:
Ukraine Forces Face Pro-Russia Separatists in East – “Ukrainian forces were reported to be mobilizing in the eastern part of the country against pro-Russian separatists on Thursday in what appeared to be a limited action on the outskirts of Slovyansk, a stronghold of militants allied with the Kremlin.” [The New York Times]
Cliven Bundy Wonders If Blacks Are ‘Better Off As Slaves’ Than On Gov’t Assistance – “Bundy made some racially charged comments about government assistance in his daily news conference Saturday, according to a New York Times story published Wednesday.” [Talking Points Memo]
Obama says US will defend Japan in island dispute with China – “The US is duty-bound to come to Japan’s aid in the event of a conflict with China over a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea, Barack Obama declared at the start of a tour of Asia aimed at reassuring Washington’s allies in the face of threats to stability from North Korea and an increasingly assertive China.” [The Guardian]
3 American doctors shot dead at Afghan hospital – “An Afghan security guard shot and killed three Americans at a hospital in Kabul on Thursday. Officials said the three killed were doctors, including a visiting father and son.” [USA Today]
Running Away From Obamacare Is a Fool’s Errand – “Are red-state Democrat senators certain losers to Republican challengers in this year’s midterm election? According to recent polling, no.” [Mother Jones]
Jeb Bush on 2016: I’m ‘thinking’ about it – “Jeb Bush on Wednesday reportedly dropped his biggest hint yet that he’s seriously considering running for president in 2016.” [msnbc.com]
Mississippi Governor Signs Bill to Ban Abortion at Pregnancy Mid-Point – “Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed a bill to ban abortion starting at the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy.” [The Wall Street Journal]









