YOGI BERRA
Goodbye: “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” “It’s deja vu, all over again.” Yogi Berra was a baseball Hall of Famer and a national treasure, but through the years he became as well known for his humorous quotes — Yogiisms — as he was for his on-field exploits. Berra, who died last night at the age of 90, helped the New York Yankees win 10 championships during his 17 seasons with the men in pinstripes.
POPE FRANCIS
Hello: The Pope began his first visit to the United State yesterday, and everybody was there to greet him when he landed. And we do mean everybody: The President. The Vice President. Michelle Obama and the girls. Priests. School children. And a band. Yes, it was quite the welcome. Francis left the ceremony in a black Fiat hatchback — no limo for this Pope known for his love for the poor — and he had no public events last night. But he needed a night of rest to prepare for the next couple of days: a visit to the White House, an address before a joint session of Congress, a visit to the 9/11 memorial, a speech at the United Nations, a large Mass in Philadelphia.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Lowered: This week has been a good one for Walter Palmer, the dentist who killed Cecil the lion. Why? Because he’s officially no longer the “most-hated person in America.” That title solidly belongs to one Martin Shkreli, the CEO of Turing, a pharmaceutical company. Shkreli raised the price on a drug used by AIDS and cancer patients from $13.50 to $750 virtually overnight. Outrage and price gouging allegations ensued, but Shkreli wasn’t having it. He defended himself in media interviews and on social media, saying the price hike was “a great thing for society.” But last night, he seemed to change his tune, saying that the drug’s price would be lowered to something “more affordable.” How kind of him.
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