Saturday, July 2, 2011

What's in The News Today

Maria Shriver filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger after 25 years of marriage. This announcement came after the dreadful news that he fathered a child while being married to Shriver.
She is asking for custody of their youngest children ages 13 and 17.  She will also get half of what Schwarzenegger is worth, which is $300 million. In California spouses get 50% of the assets if they where married during the time the money was earned.

CNN Newa. (July 1, 2011). Maria Shriver files divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, to split millions? Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Maria Shriver files divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, to split millions? » CNN Newa - A Nation of News

A Swiss couple is kidnapped in Pakistan and grabbed by gunpoint. The police have the couple's driver's licenses and passport, which confirmed that the couple are Swiss. The police have asked local tribesmen to help locate the couple.

CNNWorld. (July 2, 2011). Official: Swiss couple kidnapped in southwest Pakistan. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Official: Swiss couple kidnapped in southwest Pakistan - CNN.com

Fireworks will be banned in several states, due to drought conditions and high winds. New Mexico's governor has banned fireworks, Texas and Arizona has also followed suit.  Half of the state of Florida is also banning fireworks, due to a recent fires.

Brown, A. ( July 1, 2011). July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires. Seattle pi. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires - seattlepi.com


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