Obama picks Solictor General Elena Kagan as his nominee to succeed Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. Meanwhile the Republicans are feverishly trying to figure out how to portray her as a cross between Satan and Osama bin Laden.

Suicide attacks kill 84 people in Iraq—the deadliest day so far this year.

To combat the massive oil spill and protect the ecosystem, BP is "spraying chemicals underwater." WHAT ARE THESE PEOPLE DOING???

Another deadly mine explosion, this time in Russia.

North Korea's sub program is a laughing stock—so why are they being blamed for sinking a South Korean warship?

Singer/actress Lena Horne ("Stormy Weather") has passed away at age 92.

Sarah Palin: "American law should be 'based on the God of the Bible and the Ten Commandments'." Tell me you're not surprised.

Now here's what's going on in your neck of the woods: Showery today with increasingly warmer and dryer weather throughout the week!

And finally here's another instant classic from Passive Aggressive Notes—from Mom to a daughter who will soon be a beautiful bride. That is if she can clear out some of that cellulite. Happy Mother's Day?

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