Most important news story of the week (ending January 16, 2009)

[ColbertWatcher]

Poll question: Most important news story of the week (ending January 16, 2009)

Most important news story of the week ending January 16, 2009

A: the turmoil and death between the Israelis and the Palestinians continues despite plans for a cease-fire

B: a US Air pilot safely "ditches" commercial airliner in the Hudson River; all 155 passenger and crew survive

C: arctic cold wave hits Midwest, Northeast

D: $50 billion dollar scammer, Bernie Madoff still free on bail

E: Johannes Mehserle is arrested in Nevada

F: Women in poor countries 300 times more likely to die in childbirth

G: Dumbass delivers final primetime address to the nation, assorted other "finals" because his departure is less than a week away!

H: salmonella culprit found in some peanut butter

I: One of the last-minute "incidents" that are a part of the Friday document dump (please see which in my reply)

J: Other (please see my pick for most important new story in reply)

[mnhtnbb]

1. I vote B for happy-ending story; A for importance.

[Ian David]

2. Methane discovery suggests presence of life on Mars, say NASA scientists

Methane discovery suggests presence of life on Mars, say NASA scientists
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3691172

[havocmom]

3. Other: AG Nominee Eric Holder says NO ONE is above the law.

:woohoo: