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Judges dismisses Cheney indictments
A judge in Willacy County, Texas, has thrown out indictments against Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Both Cheney and Gonzales breathed a sigh of relief. Well, technically, they just breathed — but if you listened closely, you might have heard a sigh.
New drug helps beat jet lag
An insomnia drug helps the body produce melatonin to counteract the sleep-deprivation woes brought on by jet lag and shift work. It's making me sleepy just thinking about it.
Rice plays piano for queen
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tickled the ivories for the queen of England. Not quite a command performance, but close. Too close.
Hospital failed to report Plaxico's shooting
A New York hospital faces scrutiny after treating Plaxico Burress' gunshot wound without reporting it to police. Hospital officials say, "At least we didn't mess up the medical part."
Bill Clinton might take Hillary's Senate seat
Former President Bill Clinton is a candidate for replacing Hillary Clinton in the Senate. Is the economic downturn so bad that a former president has to come out of retirement?
Facebook faces a spam bind
With more than 120 million users, Facebook needs more advertising via spam to make ends meet. But nobody really likes spam, except Hawaiians, who almost consider it a delicacy.
Plus-minus: Maryland-Georgetown
Two Terps actually emerged from Sunday's rout with sunny plus-minus numbers
Could it be Miami?
If the EagleBank Bowl can't get Maryland or N.C. State or Wake Forest, the Hurricanes might make the most sense.
Arnold declares fiscal emergency in Calif.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has called a special session of California's General Assembly. And when Arnold calls, people listen. They might not understand immediately, but they do listen.
Obama to buy wife a thank-you ring
Barack Obama is planning to purchase a very expensive ring for wife Michelle to say "thanks for supporting me." Say what you will about his politics, but the man has style.
Jolie is No. 1 in Yahoo searches
Angelina Jolie is the top searched-for woman on Yahoo. I guess that deserves a "Yahoo-oo!"
Who wants to play in the EagleBank Bowl?
It's a fun new game that had me tethered to my couch waiting for phone calls today
Stocks fall nearly 680 points
The Dow Jones Industrial average falls again after having risen significantly last week. You could describe the stock market as a roller coaster, but that would be giving roller coasters a bad name.
Mayor gives 7-hour speech on YouTube
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has recorded a 7-and-a-half hour speech to be posted on YouTube. Riveting stuff, if you can stay awake.
D1scourse Bowl Challenge reminder
A bowl goodie from Boise? It could be yours (assuming I go to Boise)
NASCAR Sprint Cup season wrapup: Johnson dominates Chase for third straight title
After the meteoric rise and fall of one of Sprint Cup's burgeoning superstars, Kyle Busch, the 2008 season ended the way the previous two had -- with a Jimmie Johnson championship.
Obama unveils national security team
President-elect Barack Obama nominated Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and named the rest of his national security team. Let the games begin!
Company makes coffins for baseball fans
Baseball fans in the Boston area can show their love for their teams when they set off for that great baseball diamond in the sky. It's kinda like "Field of Dreams": if you build it, they will come.
