5 January 2006: Morning By The Morning News — 05 Jan 2007 Pelosi becomes America's first female speaker of the house, passes "the broadest ethics and lobbying revision since the Watergate era." Shift in Congress has members worried, what will become of Santorum's candy desk? U.S. and Iraqi troops launched a major, slow-moving offensive in Diyala province, and the insurgents were well prepared. Business for oil in Africa is booming for foreign investors. American influence in Africa is waning, losing sway to Asian trade partners. Diplomats gather after al-Qaeda leader purportedly urges Somali Islamists to launch guerilla campaign. Examples of scientists predicting the end of religion. CNN apologizes to Obama after confusing him with Osama, blames graphics department. Navy officer takes over command of ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, perhaps to counter Iranian power. Options for Plan B if Iraq fragments. The insurance hall of fame. Op: The U.S. is continuing Saddam's favorite plan, the toppling of the Iranian government. Worst post-Saddam-execution joke heard thus far.
