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Jackson says there was no Blagojevich bribe
Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. says no talk of a bribe occurred in his conversations with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Well, that's a relief because that would have given the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago a bad name, ethics-wise.
Arena football survives for another season
Arena Football League honchos have decided to fund another season. There's nothing better than indoor football played on a basketball court. OK, there are lots of things better, but don't tell them that.
Gil likes trade
Veteran James and bigger combo guard Crittenton will give Agent Zero flexibility
Starbucks ignores coffee rivals
Chichi coffee server Starbucks says it doesn't care that others are trying to horn in on its market. Yeah, they say that now, but I doubt they will say that when everybody one day wakes up and says in unison, "Hey, it's just coffee."
Sit-in workers win severance in Chicago
Workers who staged a sit-in at a window and door factory in Chicago won the benefits they had demanded since being laid off. This is the best news to come out of Chicago this week, ain't it, Governor?
Our patience is what Obama needs
Right now, all The President-elect has to offer until he is sworn in is hope, inspiration and a glimpse at his judgment by his cabinet choices and the conduct of his transition.
Bowden: Nats have made Teixeira offer
The Nationals are believed to have offered at least seven years and $150 million to Mark Teixeira.
'Milk,' 'Wall-E' named best films of 2009
Critics on the East and West coasts have chosen a biopic and cartoon as the best movies of the year. What do critics know? Give me "The Dark Knight." And maybe "Pineapple Express."
Group gives tents to L.A. homeless
A small group of homeless people in Los Angeles have received portable shelters from an advocacy group. What would the "City of Angels" be without some real angels?
Lawmaker wants to end BCS system for college football
A lawmaker from Texas wants to make it a federal crime to call a football game a national championship without a playoff. Yeah, this is the all-consuming, most critical issue of our time. Thanks.
Nervous investors opt for zero-interest bonds
In an attempt to minimize their losses, some investors are putting their money in bonds that offer zero interest. The core of our economic problem is that our money no longer works for us. We've got to get it up and working again. Lazy money!
Obama new fav phrase: "glide path"
President-elect Barack Obama has a new favorite phrase: “glide path”.
Nats release Colome
The Nationals announced earlier today they have release reliever Jesus Colome.
