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Katie Couric | Rascal Flatts | Passover Katie Will Be on ’60 Minutes’ Right Away We all know by now that Katie Couric is going to anchor “The CBS Evening News.” Even some of the inhabitants Saturn’s blue ring have been e-mailing in about that. But, as we first confirmed …

Here in New York we have subway Oblivions. These are the people who try to get on the train before a crowd of people get off, and they’re also the reason why NYC had to pass a law — a law! — stating that using an empty seat for your …

Want Greta’s blog delivered directly to your e-mail box? Click here to sign up! Today I have posted a pic of a doctor who is wanted for the murder of his wife, Rosemarie Essa (see pics). Dr. Yazeed Essa has been indicted for spiking his wife’s medicine with cyanide and …

Making a movie out of “Miami Vice” was a good idea … but director Michael Mann’s film version of the iconic ’80s TV show leaves a lot to be desired. The movie jumps from scene to scene without much in the way of transitions, and it seems like Mann’s mission …

Here are a few responses to Mike’s last column: Laura in Jacksonville, Fla.: TELL ME ABOUT THE PRICES!!! I bought my son the Sony Dreamcast ($500 + 1 game $50 + xtra controller $29) for Christmas in 2001 (I think) – AND had to go to a seedy K-Mart in …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Lebanese Priorities The Lebanese military may have been too weak to do much about containing Hezbollah guerillas, but one official says it has enough firepower to break Israel’s blockade of the country. Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh says if the blockade isn’t lifted, …

As we saw Columbia happen — first a fiery streak, then a skyful of lifeless shards – we knew this would be a year full of events that would awe us. And, indeed, “shock and awe” was the term the Pentagon applied to its initial strike against Iraq, which everyone …

Tuesday night by a vote of 4-2, the San Francisco Board of Ed banned Junior ROTC training in seven city high schools, throwing 1,600 students out of those clubs. This is a direct insult to the U.S. military and violates the civil rights, I believe, of the ROTC students. The …

WASHINGTON – Libertarians — people who cringe at intrusive government, high taxes, nation-building and politicians telling them how to behave — could turn out to be the key swing voters in Tuesday’s contentious midterm election. And, in an unusual development, that might not bode well for Republicans this time around. …

Sometimes life surprises you and sometimes all it takes is death. The enormous outpouring of generosity since these tsunamis (search) comes to mind. Recently an old colleague called me up. I love him dearly, but he’s a tightwad. And I do mean tight. He’s the cheapest guy on the planet. …