Symptoms of a War on Terror out of control: An ex-CIA agent’s privately funded spy agency (log in required) acts on the owner’s personal agenda independent of US foreign policy. And new documents reveal “unjustified homicide” of Afghan and Iraqi detainees at Guantanamo.

Revolt in Tunisia escalates: Protesters score new victory as two allies of ousted president are detained and “Caravan of Liberation” marches on Tunis. Some worry revolt will destabilize North Africa.

Guns don’t kill people, but people who kill people are using guns: Analysis shows link between decreased gun crime and assault gun ban. Lifting a decade-long ban coincides with surge of police seizures of firearms with high-capacity magazines. Meanwhile gun control advocates have new momentum in DC after Tucson shooting. Obama likely to address guns issue (log in required) in State of the Union.

For a marriage of convenience, the honeymoon is nearly over: Hawkish Republicans have reason to regret embracing the Tea Party so avidly back in 2010. Tea Partiers open to cutting defense spending in order to balance budget.

China wants fewer Boeing planes and more of Washington’s raw materials: Timber, copper and silicon needed to fuel Chinese industry. Says Washington Trade Development Alliance head, "It’s like we’re a Third World country.”

Fixer-upper in Granite Falls at cut-rate price: Foreclosed home called a "horror house" found with 31 dead pets and an “inches thick layer of feces…covering nearly every flat surface.”

Finally! Technology that actually benefits mankind
: Montesano, Washington company invents fastest beer-dispensing system in the world, and they have video to prove it. The secret technique—specially-designed cups are filled bottom up.

Calling the gay and fashion elite: Mark your calendars—Calvin Klein Boy Toy turns 21. Birthday bash announced.

To acknowledge Calvin Klein in the news, here is his 1985 Obsession commercial
: a sublime mix of androgynous casual wear and art school pretension.