It was American democracy in its purest form: three towns voting overwhelmingly to get their hated police speed cameras torn down — and to eject from office a mayor who had opposed the move. Full Article at Times Online

TOKYO - Japan will speed up its review of a deal to move a major U.S. military base on the southern island of Okinawa, officials said Thursday, but no final decision was expected in time for President Barack Obama's visit to Tokyo next week. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor

One of our favorite interviews was with the man in this photo below. When he learned we were covering Speeds for Serious Eats, he declined to give his name but said, "These are serious dogs, and I speak for everyman." Full Article at BostonZest