"I used to think Michael Palin was the funniest Palin on Earth." -- John Cleese

Trump: 'I have a great relationship with the blacks'

As Politico's Ben Smith has pointed out, some prominent African Americans aren't exactly fans of Donald Trump's questions about President Obama's citizenship.

Arkansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Gay Adoptions

Arkansas' high court struck down the state's law barring same-sex couples from adopting on Thursday. In an opinion published without dissent, the court argued that the law violated individuals' right to privacy. Supporters of the law are expected to fight the ruling.

Rand Paul: Regulating Black Lung Could Be Too Pricey For Big Coal

Paul's comments didn't escape the notice of mining safety advocates.

Bret Baier and Megyn Kelly Dance on Beck's Grave

Fox News anchors Megyn Kelly and Bret Baier joked about Glenn Beck's imminent departure from the network on Wednesday. Fox News and Beck announced that Beck will be ending his daily show later this year, and will instead produce specials for the network.

Mika Brzezinski Loses It Over Dick Cheney Spoof (VIDEO)

Mika Brzezinski completely lost it on Monday's "Morning Joe," collapsing into hysterical fits of laughter over a spoof of Dick Cheney.

Tim Pawlenty: Charlie Sheen, Republicans Have Something 'In Common'

Potential presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty made a reference to Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen while speaking to a group of college Republicans in Des Moines, Iowa last week.

Glenn Beck: Obama Administration Is 'siding with the wrong side' in Libya.(VIDEO)

Glenn Beck said that the Obama administration was "encouraging evil in the Middle East" and leading the world to want to attack Israel.

Donald Trump's Official Birth Certificate May Not Be So Official

Ben Smith reports that the document released by Trump on Monday does not appear to be the potential presidential contender's official birth certificate.

Highbeams Of The Gods: Do UFOs Need Headlights?

Over at the Two-Way a UFO sighting over Colorado has been generating discussion and heat. In looking over the comments a question has come up which really strikes at the heart of the UFO issue. Someone astutely asked something along the lines of "Why do UFOs need headlights?"

James O'Keefe Asks Supporters For $50,000 To Pay Off 'Major Credit Card Debt'

For undercover sting savant James O'Keefe, the task of self-funding his missions to bust groups such as ACORN and NPR is apparently causing a strain on his pocketbook.

Trump: I 'screwed' Gadhafi

Donald Trump, whose flirtations with a presidential bid continue, says he has special experience dealing with Libyan leader Moammer Gadhafi. Speaking on Fox News Monday, Trump says he has more of a track record than anyone in the Republican presidential field when it comes to …

Top Republican Donor Timothy Durham Indicted For Fraud

An Indianapolis businessman and top Republican donor has been indicted on charges stemming from an investigation into whether he operated a Ponzi scheme to defraud investors of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Steve Martin Caught Shoplifting on 'Late Show with David Letterman' (VIDEO)

Poor Steve Martin. It looks like he's the latest in a long line of Hollywood celebrities to catch the shoplifting bug.

Penguins Waddle Around Southwest Flight En Route To SeaWorld (VIDEO)

Forget in-air proposals and Kanye rapping, this might be the best in-air stunt ever.

Randy Neugebauer On Elizabeth Warren's Consumer Agency: 'I Don't Like Them'

Congressional Republicans have insisted that their proposals to force the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to fight for legislative appropriations every year are grounded in good-governing principles.

Pope John Paul II Gets Facebook Page

The Vatican will unveil the latest installment in its social media transformation next week – a Facebook page dedicated to the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul II, officials said.

Online post by [MLK Day Parade] bomb suspect: "I can't wait till the day I snap"

KETTLE FALLS, Stevens County — As federal agents continued to search for evidence, new allegations emerged Thursday about the extremist views espoused by the accused terrorist charged with planting a bomb along the route of Spokane's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.

Arrest made in MLK parade bomb plot

A suspect was arrested and charged Wednesday in the foiled bombing of a Martin Luther King Day parade in this city last January.

Peter King Defends Past Support For IRA, Islamic Radicalism Hearings

As a storm gathers over hearings this week on radical Muslims in the U.S., it seems of another time to recall that it was President Bush – the bullhorn-wielding avenger who wanted Osama bin Laden dead or alive, who warned the world "you're either with us or against us" – who  …

Rick Perry Makes Texas-Sized Geography Gaffe

Texas Governor Rick Perry may want to brush up on his geography.

Catholic Bishops Back Wisconsin Union Protesters

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Catholic bishops on Thursday (Feb. 24) threw their moral weight behind the pro-union protesters in Wisconsin, saying the rights of workers do not abate in difficult economic times.

Scott Walker Gets Punked By Editor Pretending To Be David Koch

Here's something for your "can this possibly be for real" file this morning.

Bieber fans go on Grammy-fueled Wikipedia rampage

The quintessential Wikipedia editor is a 25-year-old guy, a graduate student and typically overrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Except for maybe in the last 24 hours.

Seven-year-old boy buys fighter jet on eBay

Thanks to eBay, a seven-year-old London boy managed to purchase a real-life Harrier fighter jet. It was easy: All he had to do was click on a bright "buy it now" button on the auction site, send a payment of about $113,000, and he'd be ready to live out every young man's fantasy.

Ariz. lawmakers mull automatic citizenship bill

Arizona lawmakers give their first hearing Monday to a bill that challenges automatic U.S. citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, the state's latest foray into the national debate over illegal immigration.

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