The U.S. is allowing Haitians in the country illegally to apply for protected status, giving them 18 months. The Pentagon is looking at the practical aspects of repealing DADT, and that could lead to a "separate but equal" policy on gays in the military. Texas's education board continues to rewrite school history and science textbooks in the state, the changes could affect textbooks nationwide. Hong Kong has approved a budget for building a high-speed rail link to China's rail network. Sony's delay of racing game Gran Turismo 5 to TBA status may spell trouble for the electronics company.