Syria: Russia and Syria appear to have seized on an offhand remark by Secy. of State John Kerry to reach a political solution for the Syrian chemical weapons crisis in which Russia would take and dispose of Syria’s chemical weapons. …

RussoPhobia: Hundreds of people in London yesterday protested Russia’s “homosexual propaganda” law that outlaws informing minors about homosexuality, staging gay pride events, publicly defending gay rights, or equating gay and heterosexual relationships. They called Vladimir Putin the “Czar of homophobia.” …

On the Move: NSA leaker Edward Snowden has left the Moscow airport and entered the country. Russian authorities say he has been granted refugee status for at least one year. Snowden left Hong Kong more than a month ago and …

Money, Money: Stock prices jumped Tuesday on news that home prices rose 10.9% in the last 12 months. Rising prices indicate that Americans are buying homes and will likely spend more on furniture and household goods. The Consumer Confidence Index …

National: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton became somewhat emotional this morning testifying about the attack on the Benghazi consulate. “For me, this is not just a matter of policy, it’s personal,” she said.  So far there have been no revelations …