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Obama camp denies 'ring' story
The president-elect's staff knocks down a report that he would buy his wife a $30,000 ring to say "thanks for your support." Sorry, Michelle.
Richardson to be Obama's commerce secretary pick
President-elect Barack Obama wants Gov. Bill Richardson to head the Commerce Department. Listen up, Dennis Kucinich! There might be an administration job in there for you somewhere!
The only "crank" in an OLPC is . . . me
There's no crank on the OLPC, as I erroneously wrote yesterday.
Madonna, A-Rod go apartment shopping
Soon-to-be-divorced Madonna and Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees are looking for a place together. If it seems a little fast for Madonna, remember that her biological clock is ticking.
Obamas heading to Hawaii for Xmas
President-elect Barack Obama is taking the family to Hawaii for the holidays. Isn't that a song — "Hawaii for the Holidays?" If it isn't, it should be.
Bradlee hits 'Frost/Nixon' for Nixon apology
Former Washington Post chief Ben Bradlee gives "Frost/Nixon" a thumbs-down on historical accuracy for including an apology by the former president. Sorry. Oops, sorry for that apology. And that one, too.
Stocks up again after loss
The stock market has rebounded a little after suffering a huge loss the day before. This up-and-down motion in the stock market is hurting my neck. Something like carpal tunnel, but in the neck. Like a pain — in the neck.
Burress is finished
Plaxico Burress is done as a football player, unless there is a prison team where he winds up.
Chabadniks show indomitable spirit
Reaction inside the Chabad movement after the deaths in Mumbai of workers at the Chabad center there.
Charlotte still in play?
Meineke Car Care Bowl executive director Will Webb won't discount the possibility of Maryland just yet
Examining Maryland's exams
Just how much would Maryland's exam schedule really make a difference.
The battle for Boise
Just talked with Humanitarian Bowl executive director Kevin McDonald. Here's his take on how things might play out.
A coaching move that would make sense
Why one of Maryland's current assistants would be a perfect fit on the staff of a school that just hired a new head coach
Wounded deer attacks hunter
A hunter bagged a deer only after the wounded animal nearly had bagged him. When deer fight back, you know you've gone too far.
Automakers seek bailout again
Detroit's automakers are going before Congress in search of a multibillion-dollar bailout again. "Everybody else is getting one. Why shouldn't we?" they say. Good argument.
