Deficit Shrinks
The Bush administration reported that the federal budget deficit fell to $162.8 billion this year, the lowest amount of red ink since 2002. So, we should be okay to start another war.



Medications Pulled
Over-the-counter infant cough and cold medicines are getting pulled from shelves all over the country for fear that they could be misused by parents... and college freshman who can't find enough NyQuil to get sloshed.



Chrysler Strike Ends
Yesterday's strike against Chrysler lasted six hours, or about as long as it takes for the average Chrysler to go from 0 to 60.



Gore Nobel?
Al Gore is considered a favorite to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, mostly for his environmental work, but also because he finally got his son off the streets.