GOPUSA Midday Report

A Sign of the Times? Lifeguard Rescues Man, Gets Fired More and more often, regulations and fear of litigation seem to rule the day. The two are certainly trumping any common sense that was once held by seemingly intelligent people. Just check out the case of a life guard who journeyed outside his jurisdiction to help save a drowning man. His reward? He was immediately fired.

Another Green Obama Company Bites the Dust Want to know a sure way to go out of business? Be a "green tech" company in the good graces of the Obama administration. It turns out that, just like Solyndra, another alternative energy company receiving massive funds from the federal government is about to go under.

Ann Romney says woman being eyed for ticket WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) - Mitt Romney's wife has disclosed a tantalizing detail about her husband's intensely secret vice presidential search: He's considering choosing a woman. "We've been looking at that, and I love that option as well," Ann Romney told CBS News in an interview broadcast Thursday.

Zimmerman granted bail of $1M ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The neighborhood watch volunteer who killed Trayvon Martin can be released from jail on $1 million bond while he awaits trial on a second-degree murder charge, a judge ruled Thursday.

Jesse Jackson Jr. requires in-patient treatment CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is suffering from "physical and emotional ailments" that require extended in-patient treatment, according to a statement from his office Thursday.

Malkin: Obama's Swiss Cheese Campaign What's pale yellow, riddled with holes and not very sharp? President Barack Obama's renewed class-warfare attack on GOP opponent Mitt Romney.