New this morning: The U.S. military says 3 soldiers have been killed and nine others wounded in a roadside bombing in southern Baghdad.
The New York City police commissioner saying that four men (who were arrested last night) wanted to commit ‘jihad’ when they plotted to bomb a Jewish temple and shoot down military planes in upstate New York. The arrests came after a year long undercover investigation.
The suspects are scheduled to appear in Federal court later today.
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520908,00.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/05/21/ny.bomb.plot/index.html
Pro-golfer Phil Mickelson will take some time off the PGA tour…his wife Amy has been diagnosed with breast cancer. http://sports.myway.com/news/05202009/v2919.html
President Obama closing military prison at Guantanamo Bay?President Barack Obama will discuss his plan for closing the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Some lawmakers concerned that some of the detainees could be set free in the United States.
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE54K11D20090521
President Obama wants to eliminate funding for ‘abstinence based’ education, but pour an additional $150 million dollars into contraception-based sex education. Congress, though, is not obligated to implement the president's recommendation.
Kris Allen, a 23 year old part-time worship leader from Conway, Arkansas, has been voted in as the newest American Idol. Close to 100 million votes were cast on Tuesday night. (Runner up Adam Lambert). www.americanidol.com
Thanks to Phil Stacey (former American Idol contestant from season 6) who stopped by the studio this morning around 8:30am. Phil just finished his latest CD project “Into the Light” that will hit stores in August. http://philstacey.musiccitynetworks.com/
http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/season6/phil_stacey/
TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK'S BIBLICAL THEME PARK IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA IS GEARING UP FOR VISITORS. Move over Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World…
Holy Land Experience features realistic re-creations of ancient Israel and dramatizations of favorite Biblical accounts. This summer, the park is adding new live programs including the patriotic concert Let Freedom Ring and the Behold the Lamb Passion drama.
http://www.holylandexperience.com/
SPORTS:
N-H-L Eastern Conference Finals: TONIGHT Game two: Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburg Penguins (Pitt up 1- 0) FYI: Julie Walker (the wife of Canes forward Scott Walker) has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Doctors are saying that she should make a full recovery.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals: The Orlando Magic handing the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss of the post-season play-offs…Magic over the Cavaliers…107 – 106
Franklin Graham will deliver a 30-minute message Sunday afternoon during the pre-race festivities at the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord. Graham will also deliver the invocation just ahead of the race. The Coca-Cola 600 starts at 5pm Sunday afternoon.
http://www.christianpost.com/Ministries/Figures/2009/05/franklin-graham-to-preach-at-coca-cola-600-racing-event-12/index.html
