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They're back: Representatives reveal their earmarks

Despite President Obama's vow to reign in earmarks -- pet projects lawmakers use to divert money to their home districts -- it looks like it may be business as usual in Washington.

People.com: Slumdog Millionaire Sweeps Oscar Awards

Kate Winslet, Sean Penn take top honors; Heath Ledger, Penélope Cruz also win

Pulling pork can be unappetizing

Most members of Congress call them earmarks. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tried to get them called "legislatively directed spending." But for almost every American taxpayer I've run into over the last year, it's called "pork" and it's not very tasty.

Long line of Jewish comedians ahead of Seinfeld

Handed down since Moses was kvetching about having to cross the desert in his bare feet, Jewish humor emanated from Eastern Europe where the Hebrews overcame some seriously hellacious circumstances on the way to the Promised Land. "Laughter through tears," they called it.

Jerry Lewis apologizes for saying gay slur

Comedian Jerry Lewis on Tuesday apologized for using the word "fag" as he broadcast his annual Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy.

Jerry Lewis' telethon hits new record

Showman Jerry Lewis raised nearly $64 million on Monday during his annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, topping last year's event by $3 million.

Thousands mourn California firefighters

Thousands of people attended a California memorial service Sunday for five men who died fighting the Esperanza Fire, which investigators blame on arson.

Ivins: Keeping our eyes on the ball

I'm still worried sick. The R's have seized the news cycle! Which says more about how dim American politics are than anything I can think of.

Jerry Lewis sues over movie remake

Comedian Jerry Lewis filed a $2.3 million lawsuit against two entertainment companies, claiming he is owed money over a proposed remake of his 1961 movie "The Errand Boy."

The GOP's faulty moral compass

Gee, the Republicans seem to have lost their moral compass since Tom DeLay quit. Who knew it could get worse without that pillar of rectitude from Texas? What a snakes' nest of corruption and nastiness.

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