A sweep of editors’ picks from the 10 a.m., and a chair invasion

There’s a whole slew of extra chairs at the “huddle table” for a couple sessions of the ‘newsroom family meeting’ type. We hear there’s no big announcement planned, just some internal updates from the chief. But the furniture…. Here’s a Muppet News Flash furniture sketch.

Several editors’ picks

• Dognappers take pit bulls from shelter: Police believe animals stolen for dogfights; four arrested
• Law targets house ‘flippers’: Washington says restrictions aim to protect consumers : Interesting story, editors agreed - something other news outlets didn’t cover.
• Group helps those who’ve lost family members to violence

Doug Clark: Craig ‘bobblefoot’ widens stance

And sure enough, when I checked eBay Wednesday there were 41 bobblefeet on the block. “The right foot on this doll moves back and forth imitating the moves Larry Craig made in that airport stall!” wrote one seller, whose bobblefoot had an offer of $76.51.

… and from the Voices

• Road construction projects laid out: Drivers should expect detours, delays this summer . This story comes with a very detailed color-coded map by Kimberly Lusk. (PDF file, 576 KB)
• Middle school moves on: Mead community will bid farewell as 1927 building gives way to new Mountainside
• LC sets high marks at state track meet
• NC champs keep goals on track: Boys live up to potential with state win
• Couples share wisdom of 188 combined years: Husbands, wives discuss what helps create lasting relationships

In case you missed it, the Flaming Lips:

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