Morning Constitutional – Thursday, 8 July 2010

Good morning, folks. Richard Starkey, the former drummer of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, turned 70 yesterday. Now, your morning constitutional:

The Cuban government has agreed to release 52 political prisoners who were swept up during a major crackdown on dissent in 2003. The prisoners will likely be accepted by Spain.

CNN: The face of America\’s homeless youth.

A solar-powered aircraft has completed a 26-hour test flight.

No matter how conservatives may feign outrage, NASA has always had a diplomatic mission.

CNN has fired a reporter for expressing respect for a Lebanese cleric who inspired Hezbollah.

If a referendum in California legalizing marijuana passes, prices will likely drop drastically.

How comparing your household budget to the federal budget is delusional, but not.

Positions meeting practicality for tea party candidates.

Finally, dentists are worried that giant burgers are bad for your jaw.