6 January 2010: Morning By The Morning News — 06 Jan 2010 Two militants are killed, and the U.S. Embassy in Yemen will reopen; Obama halts transfer of Yemeni detainees until the dust settles. Slideshow: Life in Yemen. Yemen has abundant weapons and men experienced in guerrilla warfare who resent U.S. policies. Harlem wasn't gentrified; black residents have been leaving in droves since the '70s. I'm Scandinavian, so I was prepared to do this thing. Preparing an all-Ikea meal. Scientists debate how to categorize dolphins in moral terms, settle on "non-human persons." Don't tell Christmas enthusiasts when to undecorate--especially not the family who has 63 trees throughout their home. British airport scanners reveal too much, break child-porn laws. Slate wants to know how you'd fix airport security; winners' answers are sent to the authorities, though air miles would be nice too. It is winter. A third of the city is poor. And unworn clothing is being destroyed nightly. New year's resolutions: Clothe yourself responsibly; drink at every bar in San Francisco. Styrofoam coffee cup art.
