15 February 2008: Morning By The Morning News — 15 Feb 2008 U.S. to shoot down out-of-control spy satellite--impact with the Earth could pose a danger due to rocket fuel, government secrets. "Instead of needlessly frightening the country, you should work with Congress in a calm, constructive way." Dems block intelligence bill, admonish Bush over wiretap furor. Security Director McConnell: If you don't protect us from Congress, we can't protect you from the terrorists. "The country's lack of self-confidence is in stark contrast to the implacability of its Islamist terrorist enemy." U.K. government attacked for going soft on terrorism. Northern Illinois security created a new response plan after the Va. Tech shootings--and the email from the school still came too late. Photos of NIU in the wake of yesterday's shootings. Audio: Journalism school dean uses anonymous sources, senior student tries to track them down. Bloomberg on Bush's rebate checks: "Like giving a drink to an alcoholic." Condom rings are not available everywhere. Drugstores and supermarkets make room for "sexual wellness" products. On dating sites, the lazy lovelorn copy other, more interesting profiles in hopes of becoming more interesting. Voyeuristic researchers catch gorillas mating face-to-face, then cuddling. New phone technology can detect the level of passion in callers' voices. From stuffed animals in Tehran to chocolate baths in Japan: How the world celebrates Valentine's Day. Video: Playing wineglasses.
