Officer Who Shot John T. Williams: Will receive no federal civil rights charges.

Gay Marriage Bill: Four Catholic bishops call for campaign to stop the same-sex marriage bill in Olympia.

Speaking of Men of the Cloth: A Seattle pastor admits to stealing $1.6 million from his parishioners.

In Mississippi: Former Governor Haley Barbour has no qualms about pardoning 200 people before leaving office (which I'm guessing is why he did it in the first place): "Barbour says he believes in second chances, and that he is totally at peace with his decision." The families of people murdered by the pardoned are less at peace.

In California: Police arrested a suspect in the search for the killer of four homeless men in northern Orange County.

Off the Coast of Italy: A cruise ship carrying almost 4,000 people ran aground. Three are confirmed dead and divers are searching for the 70 that are unaccounted for.

In Taiwan: President Ma Ying Jeou, the more China-friendly candidate, was re-elected.

That Was Fast: The US restored full diplomatic ties to Myanmar after the new civilian government enacted sweeping reforms, including releasing hundreds of political prisoners and calling a ceasefire with rebels.

As a Saturday morning gift from me to you, enjoy some nice, uplifting, joyful music from The National: