We previously noted that the White House was considering awarding the Medal of Honor to a living recipient, for the first time since the Vietnam War.
The decision has been made.
US Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta will be awarded the Medal of Honor for charging into the middle of a Taliban ambush and rescuing three wounded members of his platoon.
(Hattip: Ace of Spades.)
The end of the baseball season and the start of real sports both slouch ever closer, like something that slouches a lot. Our first NFL loser update for the season should post early Tuesday.
In the meantime:
Pittsburgh: 47-92, .338 winning percentage, 54.756 projected wins.
Baltimore: 53-87, .379 winning percentage, 61.398 projected wins.
Houston: 67-73, .479 winning percentage, 77.598 projected wins.