The cost of a barrel of oil has gone up to $100 and OPEC refuses to budge on supply. Therefore, while a number of nations are experiencing a slow recovery from the recent "recession" high gas prices threaten to derail any recent gains.
A congresswoman wanted her constituents to feel like they were playing a part in their government and held a series of events in her district. While holding one such event, she was shot in the head and a number of people were killed including a Federal Judge and a nine-year-old girl.
The Russians are already saying they will back out of the recently announced START treaty if they feel threatened.
But what has been the biggest news of all this week? What story has turned the Internet on it's head? The zodiac signs may be off by a month and a 13th one has been added. People are freaking out about it. It turns out the whole thing may not even apply to western astrology. Further, it is without question, it doesn't really matter anyway. But that was the biggest news story this week. Seems like priorities may be askew.
-J
