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Read the Outline of the Immigration Reform Deal

Earlier this morning, I introduced the details of the proposed deal on immigration reform. Now you can read the outline of the plan for yourself. (Via TPM)

Watch the First Anti-Trudeau Ad Here

Jonathan Kay reviews the Canadian Conservatives' first attack ad against Justin Trudeau and finds it surprisingly tame.

'I Have a Place to Offer' - Boston Rises to the Occasion

Read through this spreadsheetif you need a reminder of the amazing capacity of human beings to offer love and support to total strangers in times of need.

What You Need to Know About the Gang of Eight's Immigration Reform Deal

The Gang of Eight's proposed immigration reform will create a 13-year path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants, increase funding for a nominal effort to tighten border security, put low-skilled, poorly educated farm workers on a fast-track to citizenship, and create a massive new "guest worker" program whose funding will be tied to bringing in more workers.

Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Reported in Southeastern Iran

The United States Geological Survey reported this morning that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck 53 miles from Kash, Iran. The location is deep in Iran's southeast, near the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

China's Abysmal Present

Pollution has gotten this bad in China:

North Korea Lavishly Celebrates Kim Il Sung's Birthday

North Koreans on Monday celebrated the birthday of Kim Il Sung, founder of their state. To mark the joyous occasion, the regime dispensed a special treat to citizens:

Afghanistan: An Opium Grower's Paradise

As Afghanistan becomes more and more unstable, it has once again become a haven for opium poppy growers. Opium, the active ingredient in heroin, is a huge moneymaker, especially in the southern portion of Afghanistan. The reason for this growth in the south is that it no longer has a strong US presence. It is now a Taliban stronghold.

Explosions at the Boston Marathon

Horrible news from the Boston Marathon, where a pair of explosions was just reported near the race's finish line:

Could this be the End for the Spanish Monarchy?

It has not been a good year for Spain’s royal family. A series of PR nightmares and a decline in popularity came to fruition on Sunday, when thousands of Spaniards gathered in Madrid to protest the family’s right to a royal title.