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Federal officials have joined the investigation of a potential car bombing in Times Square in New York City, which was reported to police Saturday evening. A T-shirt vendor reported the vehicle, a dark [NEE-sawn] Path-finder, at about 6:30 in the evening when it started to smoke. According to Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, investigators found three propane tanks, consumer-grade fireworks and two full 5-gallon gasoline containers, among other components.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the set-up "amateur-ish" but also noted how easily the situation might have turned deadly. No one was hurt in the incident and police have not yet made arrests.

In sports news, Super Saver raced to victory through the muck and mud of the 136th annual Kentucky Derby on Saturday, marking the third Derby win in four years for jockey Calvin [BORE-el].

Super Saver's trainer, Todd Pletcher, may have more reason to celebrate, as this marks his firts Kentucky Derby win in a long time despite running 24 horses through the Derby in the last decade.

Comic book fans also have something to celebrate, as today is Free Comic Book Day. The event began in 2002 when comic book retailer Joe Field was inspired by "Free Scoop" night at Baskin Robbins, a national ice cream chain. Customers may go to any participating comic book store and select five free comics from the thousands of titles available.

Today may prove an excellent day for comic books and ice cream. People in Columbus can expect a high of 78 degrees, mostly sunny with only a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

Things are warming up on television as well. Matt Stone and [TRAY] Parker, the duo that created the controversial animated show South Park, have gotten heat for their facetious depiction of the prophet Mohammed on the show's 200th episode. Have they gone too far? It is reminiscent of the controversy in 2006 when a Danish cartoonist released a depiction of the Islamic prophet which resulted in riots and several deaths. Though free speech is an important right, there is a line to draw between what is constructive and what is antagonistic. In a world where such devilish rhetoric may cause riots and death, people should not shy from saying what they feel they must say, but Parker and Stone, among others, must choose their words and actions more responsibly.