In the face of one senseless example after another of the horrible consequences of guns in the wrong hands, Pittsburgh City Council decided it was better to do something than to do nothing. (Today)

Thailand's internal contest for political power has taken a break after eight days of protests which closed Bangkok's airports, stranding 100,000 travelers, and cost its economy $100 million a day. (Today)

A New Jersey research firm has issued a survey that rates the Green Bay Packers with the strongest brand in its local market in North America. The Steelers, ranked No. 1 last year, slipped to No. 3 in this year's list. (Today)