Officials: Boston Marathon bombing suspect awake, responding sporadically to questions in writing – abc7news.com

Sources tell ABC News that the Boston bombings suspect is awake and has been responding sporadically to questions in writing.   Original post on abclocal.go.com    Comments on reddit.com   

Obama defies Congress with ‘recess’ picks – Washington Times

President Obama used his recess appointment powers Wednesday to name a head for the controversial Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and three new members to the National Labor Relations Board — moves Republican lawmakers said amounted to an unconstitutional power grab.   More