Distinguished Tuskegee Airman Lee A. Archer Dies at 90
Lee A. Archer, 90, retired Air Force Lt. Colonel of the Tuskegee Airmen, died on Wednesday at Cornell University Medical Center in New York City. Archer was known in his successful career as the only black pilot to also be an executive for a U.S. company and a founder of a venture capital firm. As a Tuskegee airman, Archer earned the distinction of "ace pilot" for shooting down five planes in combat. [AP]

Last Quarter Reveals Fastest Economic Growth Since 2003, Yet Economists Remain Wary
The economy grew 5.7 percent last quarter, making it the fastest growth segment since 2003. Evidence such as industrial growth, the housing market and the lessening of company layoffs all signal that the Great Recession has ended. Many economic analysts, though, continue to watch the economy warily as they theorize that the economy's turnaround is likely due to artificial boots, such as the government stimulus package. Only time will tell. [Yahoo News]

Venus, Serena Win Doubles Australian Open Title
Venus and Serena Williams won their fourth doubles Australian Open title against Cara Black and Liezel Huber (6-4, 6-3) today. The Williams sisters won their first Australian doubles title in 2001. [ESPN].

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