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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Newser Happy Hour 6-pack - Coburn Holds FAA Hostage With One-Man Filibuster

The day's six most popular stories, in time to unwind.

Coburn Holds FAA Hostage With One-Man Filibuster

(Newser) - The FAA could soon be shut down again, costing thousands of workers their jobs and the government $30 million a day in airline ticket taxes, all thanks to a single Republican senator. Tom Coburn is exploiting a Senate procedural rule requiring unanimous consent to switch from working on one bill... More »

Odd Twist in Tale of Would-Be 9/11 Kamikaze Pilot

(Newser) - A truly wild footnote to the story about Heather Penney, the F-16 pilot who was willing to give up her life, kamikaze-style , by flying her unarmed jet into United 93 to stop it on Sept. 11: She was potentially willing to sacrifice her father's life, too. The Washington Post... More »

Mysterious Light Dazzles Southwest

(Newser) - A mysterious blue-green streak of light was spotted moving across the sky over the US Southwest last night, prompting a flood of 911 calls from Phoenix to Los Angeles, CNN reports. There were no reports of impact or damage and NASA says it believes the object was probably a fireball... More »

Dad: Here's How I Think Casey Killed Caylee

(Newser) - Dr. Phil has certainly squeezed a number of juicy revelations out of George and Cindy Anthony, but the money quote (or quotes) appeared in yesterday's show, as both parents shared their personal theories on how their daughter played a part in Caylee's death—or actually killed her. Mom,... More »

Pat Robertson: Alzheimer's Makes Divorce A-OK

(Newser) - Ahh, Pat Robertson, always good for a fun quote or two . On his 700 Club, the religious broadcaster told Tuesday's audience that if your spouse has Alzheimer's, it's OK to divorce him or her. He wouldn't "put a guilt trip" on anyone who took such... More »

Dems Balking at Obama Jobs Bill

(Newser) - President Obama is touring the country trying to sell his $447 billion jobs plan to voters but even some lawmakers from his own party are still skeptical, the New York Times finds. Some Democrats, balking at certain portions of the American Jobs Act, say they cannot support the bill as... More »