HOME / today's papers: A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.

Rummy's Parting Shot

(Continued from page 1)

The LAT reports inside that gay hate crimes legislation has an improved prognosis in the 110th Congress.

The WP teases Castro's failure to show up for his own birthday parade, fueling speculation that the Cuban leader is on his way off the mortal coil. Inside, the NYT braces for Castro's death. Understatement of the day: "Mr. Castro's Cuba is very much a work in progress."

Inside, the LAT reports that the gender pay gap is finally shrinking. The bad news: Women aren't earning more, men are simply earning less than they used to.

Columbia University is investigating whether or not at least one student may have cheated on his or her ethics final, as Radaronline reported Friday. The WP's take on the story is nothing if not optimistic, arguing that being at the center of this kind of story can't help but teach this year's graduating class something about navigating an ethical crisis.

Disclosure: Slate is owned by the Washington Post Co. Don't understand Today's Papers jargon? Check out the Today's Papers glossary. Get Today's Papers free in your mailbox. Having trouble receiving Today's Papers?

Print This ArticlePRINTEmail to a FriendE-MAILShare This ArticleRECOMMEND...Get Slate RSS FeedsRSS
Jesse Stanchak is a writer living in Washington, D.C.
What did you think of this article?
Join The Fray: Our Reader Discussion Forum
POST A MESSAGE | READ MESSAGES
TODAY'S PICTURES
TODAY'S CARTOONS
TODAY'S DOONESBURY
TODAY'S VIDEO
On the move.61/091110_TP.jpg
Cartoonists' take on Barack Obama.77/091110_TC.jpg
With a capital I.80/091110_TD.jpg