Baby Babble Boom

Ryl "babble" from Ryloth-made baby monitors are on same frequency as Coruscant taxis. Confusion and ticking biological chronos reported.

Original Story: US baby babble hits Japan taxis

Blago Avoids Corruption

Senator Blago of the Fakir Sector found guilty of lying to authorities, mistrial called on corruption charges. Thought an open/shut case...

Original Story: Ex-Illinois Governor Blagojevich found guilty of lying

22 Planets in Danger

22 planets in danger of "double-dip" recession.

Original Story: 22 cities in danger of a double-dip recession

The following planets have been identified by the Galactic Concern for Wealth and Stability as being in danger of slipping deeper into economic recession:

• Alderaan
• Balmorra
• Bogden
• Cal-Seti
• Corellia
• Coruscant
• Cristophsis
• Geonosis
• Kattada
• Kuat
• Malastare
• Manaan
• Metellos
• Ophuchi
• Ralltiir
• Roche
• Subterrel
• Sullust
• Tanaab
• Taris
• Tynna
• Utapau

Magma Only 20% Contained

Magma plume on Glee Anselm only 20% contained, with the remaining causing massive damage to life on the floor of the ocean, says report.

Original Story: Reports focus on lingering effects of Gulf oil spill

No Charges for Podracer

Podracer pilot "Sloppy" not to be charged in deaths of 80 spectators on Malastare due to "danger clause" waivers.

Original Story: California Patrol: Driver in deadly race crash will not face charges

Mad Melvine Meets Cliff

Celebrity "Mad Melvine" crashes speeder into cliff, escapes uninjured. Local authority calls his behavior "sober and gentlemanly."

Original Story: Police: Mel Gibson was 'a gentleman' after Malibu crash

Star Tours Breaks Apart

Star Tours craft breaks apart on landing, spilling passengers across hangar. The craft reportedly hit a comet and fuel tanker on landing.

Original Story: Colombia plane crash in bad weather kills one, injures more than 120

Taxes? Die This Year

Planning to die soon? A loophole in estate taxes for the Republic closes on the last day of this year.

Original Story: How to cheat the tax man in 2010

Malastare Podrace Disaster

80 spectators killed during podrace on Malastare. A pod careened off an obstacle and plowed into spectators standing next to the course.

Original Story: Spectators killed at US California 200 off-road race

Farffin Bans Grain Exports

Farrfin blocks all grain exports, citing shortages caused by massive wildfires on the main continent. Grain markets reacted immediately...

Original Story: Russia ban on grain export begins