News Round-Up: Friday, April 29, 2011

It’s Royal Wedding mania today, with everything from the attendees hats to the couple’s first married smooch available online (see the Entertainment section below if you missed it!). Of course, here in our nation’s capital there’s another glitzy little event happening known as #nerdprom (a.k.a. the White House Correspondents Dinner), and DC will become Hollywood for the weekend. If that wasn’t enough Rep. Giffords heroically joins President Obama today to watch her husband’s space shuttle launch.

Amidst all that buzz, there are some very serious things happening as well that deserve your attention. Tornadoes continue to devastate communities around the country, and CBS correspondent Lara Logan will appear on 60 minutes this weekend to shed light on sexual violence against women after she was brutally assaulted in Cairo during the uprisings.

CRUCIAL

Blastoff Obscures NASA’s Troubles,  http://on.wsj.com/jOeNN1

President Obama and Gabrielle Giffords will both be in attendance at the space shuttle launch (which has been delayed until Sunday). NASA is facing budget cuts and layoffs leaving Frank DiBello, the chief executive of Space Florida, trying to find a way to accomplish US objectives in space with limited resources.

In Shift, Egypt Warms to Iran and Hamas, Isreal’s Foes, http://nyti.ms/mSbkTt

After the revolution in Egypt the country plans to open the boarder with Gaza, saying that this decision is more closely aligned with public opinion in the country, which is a major foreign policy change. The country has also shifted positions on its agreements with Iran.

CBS Reporter Recounts a ‘Merciless’ Assault, http://nyti.ms/laup5s

Lara Logan spoke about her attack in Egypt while she was preparing to cover a segment for 60 minutes. Logan said “’What really struck me was how merciless they were. They really enjoyed my pain and suffering. It incited them to more violence.’”

Jan Brewer Signs Bill Making Colt State Gun, http://huff.to/kBgYQK

Arizona’s official fire arm has been designated the Colt Single Action Army Revolver by Governor Jan Brewer. The designation caused controversy because of the origins of the gun and its past uses.

U.S. Seeks New Limits on Food Ads for Children, http://nyti.ms/jTTd1x

Cartoon characters and other colorful advertisements promoting unhealthy food targeting children will face new restrictions. The guidelines follow a federal proposal yesterday to help curb the obesity epidemic. As of now the guidelines are voluntary giving companies time to make the necessary changes.

2.2 Million Credit Card Numbers from Playstation Network May be up for Sale, http://on.mash.to/isE4vN

Despite early reports in which Sony said it did not believe that credit card numbers had been taken when hackers broke into their network, it appears as if this may not be true. The hackers are now supposedly trying to sell the information for large sums of money online.

Pawlenty to Attend Sparse First GOP Primary Debate, http://bit.ly/jhQPDg

As one of the few confirmed GOP candidates, Pawlenty is set to attend the primary debate in South Carolina with Ron Paul and Buddy Roemer. Many of the other potential candidates won’t be able to attend or have not made up their mind about a run yet.

CULTURAL

Best Hats of the Royal Wedding: http://bit.ly/lkxtgr

The Wedding’s Most Adorable Attendants: http://bit.ly/jQnkt4

Prince William & Catherine Middleton Kiss Twice at Buckingham Palace: http://bit.ly/mvMalb

Queen Elizabeth’s Wedding Look: Prim(rose): http://bit.ly/kpZcFd

Catherine Middleton’s Wedding Dress: Was It Inspired by Grace Kelly?: http://bit.ly/iee2Vu

Britney Spears Has Created ‘Her Own Genre,’ Dr. Luke Says: http://on.mtv.com/kHKjf6

Chris Brown Takes Stage With Justin Bieber In Australia: http://on.mtv.com/jc6dWC

Breaking Dawn Hits Entertainment Weekly!: http://bit.ly/l7kb4A

Michael Scott’s Last ‘Office’: Steve Carell Leaves Dunder Mifflin For Good: http://huff.to/krFDBk

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