Today in the news: Military dad burns N.J. flag in protest of Whitney Houston

Also, Greece gets bailout

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Posted Feb 21, 2012 @ 07:00 PM
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"They're watering down the term of what a true hero is these days. I thought it was offensive to every family's fallen solider out there, and it cheapens the meaning of lowering the flag." - John Burri, talking to ABC News about New Jersey lowering flags to half-staff for Whitney Houston. Burri’s son died in the Iraq war, and in protest of the Houston issue, he burned a New Jersey flag. Burri said he believes only those who have served their country should be honored with the half-staff flags. Houston was born in New Jersey.

News to know

Greece received a second bailout from the Eurogroup as the country tries to stave off an economic collapse. The $173 billion bailout will provide short-term help for Greece.

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A 14-year-old died at a party after drinking and inhaling helium. Watch the report below.

 

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Quote of note

"They're watering down the term of what a true hero is these days. I thought it was offensive to every family's fallen solider out there, and it cheapens the meaning of lowering the flag." - John Burri, talking to ABC News about New Jersey lowering flags to half-staff for Whitney Houston. Burri’s son died in the Iraq war, and in protest of the Houston issue, he burned a New Jersey flag. Burri said he believes only those who have served their country should be honored with the half-staff flags. Houston was born in New Jersey.

News to know

Greece received a second bailout from the Eurogroup as the country tries to stave off an economic collapse. The $173 billion bailout will provide short-term help for Greece.

Hot video

A 14-year-old died at a party after drinking and inhaling helium. Watch the report below.

 

GateHouse News Service


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