Tuesday edition - May 27, 2008

"Jenna Bush was recently married. I understand, as his wedding gift to the couple, President Bush gave them two $600 stimulus checks." --Jay Leno

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,082 AP

• Blasts kill 2 US soldiers in Iraq Los Angeles Times

• Iraq violence falls to four-year low, US says Los Angeles Times

• Militant group warns of Mosul retaliation AP

• Australian troops 'scorned' for low-risk missions: officer AFP

• Officials: Teens trained for suicide bombings in Iraq CNN 

• Iraq war vets run for Congress in greater numbers USA Today 

• US uses bullets ill-suited for new ways of war AP

Gerrymandering, Iraqi Style

Iraqi politicians squabbled Monday over a provincial elections law and warned that differences over the bill are likely to delay for at least a month the crucial vote planned for this fall that could rearrange Iraq's political map.

"McCain, of course, has the nomination sewn up. He's just got to go to the convention. So he's now auditioning candidates for vice president. They will be spending the weekend with him out there at his home in Arizona. I believe it is called  the Rancho Prostateo." --David Letterman
 

Disturbing News

• China quake death toll over 65000 The Press Association

• Officials in China rush to evacuate 80,000 AP

• Evolution of flu strains points to higher risk of pandemic: study AFP

Assassination Talk From FoxNews

Appearing on Fox News on Sunday, Liz Trotta, a former editor with the Washington Times and reporter for the Chicago Tribune and Newsday, was asked by the host, Eric Shawn, about the Clinton controversy and the 2008 race. This led Trotta to refer to the Clinton misstep.

Trotta, according to video, replied, "And now we have what some are reading as a suggestion that somebody knock off Osama, uh Obama. Well, both, if we could." She laughed.
 

Republican-Shenanigans News

• Rove: Courts will have to decide his subpoena AP

• AP INTERVIEW: McCain criticizes Obama on Iraq The Associated Press

• Bob Barr -- no, not Ron Paul -- is Libertarian presidential nominee Los Angeles Times

• Pentagon public relations program investigated AP
   

"You know the difference between 'American Idol' and the Democratic primaries? See, they count the votes on 'American Idol' from Florida and Michigan." --Jay Leno

For The Man Who Has Everything

Members of the Rolling Thunder motorcycling group roared into town for a White House visit Sunday, where they presented President Bush with his own cowhide vest jacket and pushed for increased veterans benefits.

Rock-The-Voter News

• The era of big Clintons is soon over The Associated Press 

• Clinton Could Face an Uneasy Return to the Senate New York Times 

• Jimmy Carter says Hillary Clinton should abandon nomination battle ... International Herald Tribune

• Bill Clinton: 'Cover up' hiding Hillary Clinton's chances CNN 

"Hillary Clinton had a campaign rally in Boca Raton, Florida, yesterday. Afterwards, 30% of the people said they liked Hillary's speech. The other 70% said, it was good to see Florence Henderson again." --Jay Leno

Biz-Tech News

• Crude Oil Rises Above $133 on Nigeria Attacks, Asian Subsidies Bloomberg

• BP, Exxon submit Iraq deal plans MarketWatch 

• European government bonds fall as inflation fears prevail Forbes

• FDA still awaiting OK to open China offices AP

"A group of oil company executives testified before Congress. Oil company executives talking to politicians. I believe they set a record for the most number of lies ever told in one room." --Jay Leno
 

Home Prices Drop

U.S. home prices dropped at the sharpest rate in two decades during the first quarter, a closely watched index showed Tuesday, a somber indication that the housing slump continues to deepen

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Mukasey defends author of so-called torture memos AP

• US residents in military brigs? Govt says it's war The Associated Press

• Guantanamo Bay campaigners go on trial Independent Catholic News, UK 

"Dick Cheney gave a commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy. He really enjoyed speaking to the graduates, but his favorite part of the ceremony was water-boarding the valedictorian." --David Letterman

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• No new news on Dick Cheney.

Drop That Champagne Glass, You're Under Arrest

An East Hampton art gallery owner was led away in handcuffs Saturday after she refused to stop serving drinks at an opening bash for a celebrity photo exhibit. As about 200 startled guests looked on, Ruth Kalb — generally known as Ruth Vered, after her gallery's name — was arrested on a charge of selling alcohol without a liquor license...She said the wine and Champagne were free.

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Odd News

• Mass. Sen. Kennedy competes in Cape sailboat race AP

• Phoneix Lander sending back great images from Mars Detroit Free Press

• Balloon escapes as French sky-diver attempt free fall record CNN 

• Robbie Knievel jumps 24 trucks in Ohio AP

• Car thief held after stand-off with boars Reuters

• German police investigate mum who put baby on eBay Reuters

A $175 Hamburger prepared with foie gras at The Wall Street Burger Shoppe in New York May 13, 2008. The Wall Street Burger Shoppe just raised its price from $150 to assure its designation as the most expensive burger in the city as determined by Pocket Change, an online newsletter about the most expensive things in New York.
Photo/Brendan McDermid

Peace.