1.  Define facetious.

2.  Do you agree with Mr. Taranto's "'Dog Bites Man' isn't news; 'Man Bites Dog' is news" explanation, or do you think he is just being facetious?  Explain your answer.

3.  Why do you think the Times refrained from identifying the terrorists as Muslims until the 9th paragraph?  Explain your answer.

4.  Why do you think that CNN left out the fact altogether?