Morning Constitutional – Thursday, 8 July 2010

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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.

Positions meeting practicality for tea party candidates.

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