The first news article is here.

The Marine Corps is dropping all charges against a lance corporal who was accused of involuntary manslaughter in a squad’s killing of 24 Iraqis in Haditha in 2005.

The Marines dropped the case against 26-year-old Lance Cpl. Stephen Tatum on Friday as jury selection was about to begin for his court-martial at Camp Pendleton.

I’m sure that there will be more on this later in the day. Would someone please call Jack Murtha and get his take on this. Thanks.

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis – a good hot cup of coffee. ~ Alexander King

Don Surber A Hard Look at A Haditha Editorial — “The NY Times’ lead editorial today is a delicious example of early 21st century elitists saying one thing, meaning another. I shall interpret it as we go along:”

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) Broad Strata? — “The only broad strata at work is the network of multicultural apologists that will attempt to make themselves feel good by ignoring the obvious connection between these suspects, the one that even a child could detect from the list of suspects and their involvement in Islamist websites. That broad strata will go to their deaths rather than admit that radical Islam comprises a threat against Western civilization. Unfortunately, they will take the rest of us with them.”

Dr. Sanity (Pat Santy) CARNIVAL OF THE INSANITIES — “Time for the weekly insanity update, where the insane, the bizarre, the ridiculous, and the completely absurd are highlighted for all to see!”

Mudville Gazette (Greyhawk) Overheard — “Any US military member who speaks to media representatives does so at great risk – the odds of their comments used in context – or even accurately reported – are exceptionally slim.”