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        • Charles Krauthammer: Redacted truth, subjunctive outrage 1:00 am
          Note to GOP re Benghazi: Stop calling it Watergate, Iran-contra, bigger than both, etc. First, it might well be, but we don’t know. History will judge. Second, overhyping will only diminish the importance of the scandal if it doesn’t meet presidency-breaking standards. Third, focusing on the political effects simply plays into the hands of Democrats desperately claiming that this is nothing but partisan politics.
        • Modest veteran shares his story May. 24, 2013
          Lawrence Alley publishes memoirs, 'My Generation,1923-2013'
          Lawrence Alley at the completion of his 100th combat mission over North Korea.
        • Through the Front Door: A guide to graceful outside living May. 24, 2013
          Spend some quiet time by yourself perusing catalogs and websites to see what sparks your interest.
          Whether you’re dealing with a small terrace, a large patio, a wraparound porch, or screened-in porch treat the space like a room.
        • Viewpoints 5-25-13 May. 24, 2013
          Readers share opinions
        • Erin Fox: Almost a sports mom May. 24, 2013
          Now that there’s a real game occurring in front of me and my son is an intrinsic part to the game, it’s exciting.
          Erin Fox
        • Santa Fe Lake looking good for holiday weekend May. 24, 2013
          Rains have helped Santa Fe Lake
          A beautiful sunset at Santa Fe Lake.
        • Fox's Longtime Reality Boss Mike Darnell to Exit After 18 Years May. 24, 2013
          Fox's longtime head of alternative programming Mike Darnell, who helped launch American Idol and Joe Millionaire, is leaving his post after 18 years, he announced Friday. Read More >Other Links From TVGuide.com American IdolThe Simple LifeBritney SpearsMariah CareySo You Think You ...
          Mike Darnell | Photo Credits: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - 14 Things We Want to See on Arrested Development May. 24, 2013
          While we hope the new season of Arrested Development has its own set of tricks illusions, there are still a few recurring jokes we hope to see when the show returns Sunday on Netflix.Check out 14 things we'll be looking ...
          Arrested Development | Photo Credits: Fox
        • Today in the News: UFO spotted over historic barn May. 24, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • Costello: DiCaprio amazes again in 'Gatsby' May. 24, 2013
          The new movie "The Great Gatsby" brings an extravagant take of the classic novel to the big screen.
          Jeremy Costello
        • Kent Bush: Safe rooms better than 'duck and cover' May. 24, 2013
          This wasn’t the first tornado that hit an Oklahoma school during class time.
          Kent Bush
        • Augusta loses state championship May. 24, 2013
          Augusta's softball team had its perfect season ruined by DeSoto in the Class 4A state championship Friday in Salina. The Orioles loaded the bases with no outs to try and erase a three-run deficit in the final inning. But DeSoto narrowly escaped by getting three outs to hang on for a 7-4 win.Desoto jumped on top 3-0 early and took complete control through four innings. Augusta's batters struggled through three innings, striking out five in the...
        • TVGuide.com Asks - Which TV Shows Are You Giving Up on Next Season? May. 24, 2013
          The TV season just ended, but it's never too early to start thinking about the next one.With a shiny new slate of highly anticipated shows on deck, the freshman class will undoubtedly compete for coveted DVR space with your old ...
          Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz | Photo Credits: Beth Dubber/FOX
        • Today's News: Our Take - Tim Curry Suffers a Stroke May. 24, 2013
          The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is recovering after suffering a major stroke, the UK's Daily Mail reports.Curry, 67, reportedly suffered the stroke on Thursday night in his Los Angeles home.Catch your favorite TV stars on the big ...
          Tim Curry | Photo Credits: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
        • Today's News: Our Take - NBC to Air Star-Studded Oklahoma Tornado Relief Concert Hosted by Blake Shelton May. 24, 2013
          Blake Shelton is once bringing attention to his home state, Oklahoma, to help raise money for the victims of the tornado that ripped through the state earlier this week.The Voice coach will headline the special "Healing in the Heartland: Relief ...
          Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert | Photo Credits: Tyler Golden/NBC/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Fox's Longtime Reality Boss Mike Darnell to Exit After 18 Years May. 24, 2013
          Fox's longtime head of alternative programming Mike Darnell, who helped launch American Idol and Joe Millionaire, is leaving his post after 18 years, he announced Friday.Over his long career at the network, Darnell is credited with helping oversee the creation ...
          Mike Darnell | Photo Credits: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Frances Bean Cobain Bashes Kendall Jenner on Twitter May. 24, 2013
          Nothing like a good old fashioned Hollywood dustup on Twitter especially when they're the kids of famous people."Just wish things could be easier sometimes mann," Kendall Jenner, 17, wrote to her more than five million Twitter followers on Tuesday ...
          Kendall Jenner | Photo Credits: Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - January Jones Says She Was "Excited" to Be a Single Mom May. 24, 2013
          January Jones rarely speaks about parenthood but she says in a new interview she feels "healthy and peaceful" as a single mother."I don't have room for anything else so I don't know how I would have done it with ...
          January Jones | Photo Credits: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
        • Today's News: Our Take - The Glades Exclusive Sneak Peek: Is the Killer a Ghost?! May. 24, 2013
          Will Callie accept Jim's proposal?We won't know her immediate response yet when Season 4 of The Glades premieres Monday (9/8c, AE) Callie (Kiele Sanchez) needs to think it over but Jim's (Matt Passmore) new case is bizarre enough ...
          Matt Passmore and Jordan Wall | Photo Credits: Jeff Daley/A&E
        • January Jones Says She Was "Excited" to Be a Single Mom May. 24, 2013
          January Jones rarely speaks about parenthood but she says in a new interview she feels "healthy and peaceful" as a single mother."I don't have room for anything else so I don't know how I would have done it with ...
          January Jones | Photo Credits: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
        • Which TV Shows Are You Giving Up on Next Season? May. 24, 2013
          The TV season just ended, but it's never too early to start thinking about the next one.With a shiny new slate of highly anticipated shows on deck, the freshman class will undoubtedly compete for coveted DVR space with your old ...
          Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz | Photo Credits: Beth Dubber/FOX
        • Tim Curry Suffers a Stroke May. 24, 2013
          The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is recovering after suffering a major stroke, the UK's Daily Mail reports.Curry, 67, reportedly suffered the stroke on Thursday night in his Los Angeles home.Catch your favorite TV stars on the big ...
          Tim Curry | Photo Credits: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
        • NBC to Air Star-Studded Oklahoma Tornado Relief Concert Hosted by Blake Shelton May. 24, 2013
          Blake Shelton is once bringing attention to his home state, Oklahoma, to help raise money for the victims of the tornado that ripped through the state earlier this week.The Voice coach will headline the special "Healing in the Heartland: Relief ...
          Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert | Photo Credits: Tyler Golden/NBC/Getty Images
        • Fox's Longtime Reality Boss Mike Darnell to Exit After 18 Years May. 24, 2013
          Fox's longtime head of alternative programming Mike Darnell, who helped launch American Idol and Joe Millionaire, is leaving his post after 18 years, he announced Friday.Over his long career at the network, Darnell is credited with helping oversee the creation ...
          Mike Darnell | Photo Credits: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
        • Frances Bean Cobain Bashes Kendall Jenner on Twitter May. 24, 2013
          Nothing like a good old fashioned Hollywood dustup on Twitter especially when they're the kids of famous people."Just wish things could be easier sometimes mann," Kendall Jenner, 17, wrote to her more than five million Twitter followers on Tuesday ...
          Kendall Jenner | Photo Credits: Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images
        • The Glades Exclusive Sneak Peek: Is the Killer a Ghost?! May. 24, 2013
          Will Callie accept Jim's proposal?We won't know her immediate response yet when Season 4 of The Glades premieres Monday (9/8c, AE) Callie (Kiele Sanchez) needs to think it over but Jim's (Matt Passmore) new case is bizarre enough ...
          Matt Passmore and Jordan Wall | Photo Credits: Jeff Daley/A&E
        • 14 Things We Want to See on Arrested Development May. 24, 2013
          While we hope the new season of Arrested Development has its own set of tricks illusions, there are still a few recurring jokes we hope to see when the show returns Sunday on Netflix.Check out 14 things we'll be looking ...
          Arrested Development | Photo Credits: Fox
        • Ken Jeong bares his soul - and body - in 'Hangover 3' May. 24, 2013
          The nefarious Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) leads the unsuspecting Wolf Pack on another misadventure in
        • PCB Book Review: Pu Pu Hot Pot: The World's Best Restaurant Names May. 24, 2013
          In a world that has the internet, this book has no reason to exist, at least not as it is right now.
        • 13 Ways to Make Your Garden Sparkle May. 24, 2013
            1. DIY Embellished Garden Lamp2. DIY Patio Bottle Star3. DIY Junk Mirror4. Planting Doorknobs5. Marbles Embedded in Fencing6. DIY Glowing Garden Gazing Ball7. This is a bowling ball covered in pennies.8. DIY Mirror Mosaic Fence
        • Fun Facts About Brood II Cicadas May. 24, 2013
            Fun fact #1: Cicadas have emerged and swarmed Staten Island, NY. Exterminators have perhaps their biggest project ever. Will the cicada infestation of 2013 be worse for Staten Island residents than the 2011 wild turkey infestation?
        • GRILLS AND THINGS May. 24, 2013
          In some parts of the country,  every food gets a turn in the deep fryer.  From Oreos to butter.  It all seems more delicious with a batter and a crisp coating. Love it!  Not every day.  But for special occasions.
        • Heather Graham returns to 'Hangover' May. 24, 2013
          It was with the release of "Boogie Nights," in 1997, that Heather Graham became everybody’s favorite porn star with a heart of old. No, not actually Graham, but her character in that film, Rollergirl.  
          Heather Graham returns to the
        • Republicans can learn from Democrats about rebranding their party May. 24, 2013
          Molly Ball offers the GOP some GOOD ADVICE:
        • Nifty collection of negative reactions to new Boy Scouts policy lifting ban on gay members May. 24, 2013
        • Right-wing Congressman Steve King blames Ronald Reagan for the election of Barack Obama May. 24, 2013
        • Republicans fervently hope IRS scandal is seen as evidence that Obama is fundamentally sinister May. 24, 2013
          Jonathan Chait NAILS IT:
        • A question for Sen. Chuck Grassley: How dumb can you get? May. 24, 2013
          One would think that the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee would know what it means to “pack” a court.But, in the case of Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, one would be wrong.“Court-packing” is a term that dates back to the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, and it refers to expanding, or trying to expand, the number of seats on a given court for political reasons.
        • Levee project completion date is near May. 24, 2013
          Levee project slightly ahead of schedule
        • What to Watch: ‘Arrested Development’ is back! May. 24, 2013
          Click inside to see what you should be watching on the Internet and on TV.   
        • Garvin Park playground almost ready to use May. 24, 2013
          New playground nears completion
          Playground equipment at the new Garvin Park playground.
        • Today's News: Our Take - VIDEO: Mariah Carey Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction, Curses on Good Morning America May. 24, 2013
          Mariah Carey's Friday morning got off to a rough start. During an appearance on Good Morning America, the singer suffered a nearly catastrophic wardrobe malfunction."The back of my dress just popped," Carey announced to the crowd in Central Park. The ...
          Mariah Carey | Photo Credits: abc.com
        • Today's News: Our Take - Memorial Day Weekend Marathon Roundup May. 24, 2013
          It's Memorial Day Weekend -- the official start of summer! What better way to celebrate than to watch endless hours of TV! Check out your options:(All times are ET/PT)Saturday, May 25Bridezillas (10 a.m.-5 a.m. Sunday, WE tv)Defiance (4 p.m.-6 a.m. ...
          Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino | Photo Credits: Michael Parmelee/NBC
        • Today's News: Our Take - VIDEO: Jennifer Aniston Plays a Stripper in We're the Millers May. 24, 2013
          Eat your heart out, Brad Pitt. In the first trailer for We're the Millers, Jennifer Aniston shakes her stuff as a jaded stripper.PHOTOS: Hot summer TV eye candyIn the film, Aniston, 43, plays a stripper recruited by Jason Sudeikis to ...
          Jennifer Aniston | Photo Credits: Miller
        • Today's News: Our Take - Bret Michaels Transforms Transportation on Rock My RV May. 24, 2013
          Well-known bandanna enthusiast Bret Michaels front man of Poison, former reality-show Lothario, Celebrity Apprentice champion and composer of drunk-girl karaoke classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" hardly seems like the kind of guy who'd get excited talking about ...
          Bret Michaels | Photo Credits: Cindy Ord/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - The Bachelorette's Desiree: This Is Definitely a Sexy Season May. 24, 2013
          Sean Lowe was not afraid to take his shirt off during The Bachelor and new Bachelorette Desiree hopes her men have the same lack of modesty."It will definitely be a sexy season because the men are so sexy!" Desiree told ...
          Desiree Hartsock | Photo Credits: Rick Rowell/ABC
        • Today's News: Our Take - VIDEO: Was American Idol's Angie Miller as Surprised as Viewers Were By Her Elimination? May. 24, 2013
          Many American Idol viewers had Angie Miller penciled in for the finale, if not the win. But after competing against Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, Angie was shockingly eliminated in third place. And she was just as surprised as the ...
          Angie Miller | Photo Credits: Michael Becker/Fox
        • Today's News: Our Take - Amanda Bynes Arrested After Throwing Bong Out the Window May. 24, 2013
          Amanda Bynes was arrested in her Manhattan apartment Thursday night after she threw a bong out of the window, police told The Associated Press.Police were called to Bynes' apartment when a building official spotted the increasingly erratic star in the ...
          Amanda Bynes | Photo Credits: Steven Hirsch/Splash News
        • Gays in Scouting May. 24, 2013
          Dave Granlund cartoon on the Boy Scouts and gays.
          Color edit toon Gays in scouting.jpg
        • VIDEO: Mariah Carey Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction, Curses on Good Morning America May. 24, 2013
          Mariah Carey's Friday morning got off to a rough start. During an appearance on Good Morning America, the singer suffered a nearly catastrophic wardrobe malfunction."The back of my dress just popped," Carey announced to the crowd in Central Park. The ...
          Mariah Carey | Photo Credits: abc.com
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