Good morning, everybody. Spencer behaved a little crazy and moved out. Now, your morning constitutional:
Flooding and landslides resulting from Tropical Storm Agatha, the first named storm of the season, has killed over 150 people in Central America.
As Carol Browner, the White House energy and climate adviser, calls it the “probably the biggest environmental disaster we’ve ever faced in this country,” BP and the administration warn that the oil spill in the Gulf could very well last until August.
Hundreds involved in attempting to break the Israeli blockade to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza are being held by Israel. The UN Security Council is urging an imparial inquiry into Israel’s raid on the ships.
Three states — Alabama, Mississippi and New Mexico — are holding primary elections today. In Alabama, Rep. Arthur Davis could become the state’s first black nominee for governor. The NY Times looks into Davis’s relationship with Alabama’s black leaders.
The Economist: Britain’s hybrid coalition government surprisingly well adapted for the age of austerity.
Dogfish Head recreating an ancient New-World beer.
Steve Rattner, who was the lead auto advisor for the administration, calls the rescues of GM and Chrysler a success.
North Korea – The most bizarre country in the world.
