The Friday Morning News

Syria Allegedly Used Chemical Weapons: UK prime minister David Cameron says the empire attacked the rebels in March and April:

David Cameron has provided fresh detail from the joint intelligence committee setting out the credible evidence the UK has gathered showing that the Assad regime in Syria has used the “abhorrent agent sarin” to attack the opposition at least twice.

“There is credible evidence of multiple attacks using chemical weapons in Syria, including the use of the abhorrent agent sarin,” he said.

What’s Sarin Again? Here’s the CDC:

Sarin is a human-made chemical warfare agent classified as a nerve agent. Nerve agents are the most toxic and rapidly acting of the known chemical warfare agents… All nerve agents cause their toxic effects by preventing the proper operation of an enzyme that acts as the body’s “off switch” for glands and muscles. Without an “off switch,” the glands and muscles are constantly being stimulated. Exposed people may become tired and no longer be able to keep breathing.

And As Eli Pointed Out: Now the US is going to arm the Syrian rebels. What could go wrong…

Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon Goes Back on His Word: He reportedly promised Mayor Mike McGinn he’d stay out of the mayor’s race, then endorsed Ed Murray anyway. But trustworthy lawmakers are overrated, Joe.

Most Dangerous Cyclist Crossings: Based on Washington State Department of Transportation collision records, these are the worst intersections for cyclists.

The CIA’s Glass Ceiling: “Men who work 20-hour days, seven days a week there are dedicated. Women who do it are obsessive shrews.”

This Week Has Gone Downhill: Where have all the pundits psychoanalyzing Edward Snowden gone? This was my favorite tweet of the week:

Ok, seriously, are we chimpanzees? We’ve decided we need to debate whether Ed Snowden is personally a dick rather than what he’s revealed?
— Julian Sanchez (@normative) June 11, 2013

A 68-Foot Fin Whale: The seven-story creature washed up on Ocean Shores, and the gawker in you can go gawk over here.

Well, It Was a Republican Plan All Along: Arizona governor Jan Brewer, a former opponent of Obamacare, approved the law’s Medicaid expansion in her state.