12 June 2007: Morning By The Morning News — 12 Jun 2007 Federal appeals court says the president can't declare civilians "enemy combatants," can't hold them indefinitely. Sudan flatly denies genocide, threatens to deny the world Coca-Cola. When breakthroughs appear just in time to stall stem-cell bills, how much politiking is behind their publication? Op: Let's reject presidential candidates who prefer "spiritual truths" to scientific ones. Metaphors about the mind. Five airlines involved in midair "near-misses" last month over New York, as compared to three incidents last year. Passenger air traffic to jump 78 percent by 2025--and the 1950s system overseeing it needs an upgrade. Desperate to avoid immigration, Japan urges elderly to continue working; South Korea urges bosses to buy fewer shots. Economic analysis of Damien Hirst's $100 million skull (cheaper editions also available). Almost two-thirds of unwanted pregnancies end in abortion; in Hollywood glitter films, almost zero. Today's long read: The killing of Hariri and the aftermath. Also: Variations on the Six Day War. "Influential amusement" and other ways to spread the word with water parks. Dozen coaster riders stalled upside-down after amusement park blows a fuse. Engineer finds greener way for Hindus to recycle bodies; Google snags road-pissers, art directors in city photos. Videos: World's fastest-talking man and woman. What happens when your "one-dimensional narrative of tragedy and redemption" shows up on Dr. Phil. The Andrew Womack "Goodbye New York" letters get outed. Take the Pliny Challenge and win a copy of TMN's Anthony Doerr's new book.
