More bank consolidation: Citigroup buys part of Wachovia.

The Fed triples the amount of cash available to lend to banks, as the House prepares to vote on the bailout package.

Matilda Rose inherits Heath Ledger’s estate–unless the insurance company gets its way, and guts the estate!

A special prosecutor will determine whether to bring charges against those–like former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales–associated with the firing of US Attorneys.

Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are squeezing in a day of campaigning, before hunkering down to prep for Thursday’s VP debate. (Speaking of which: We crammed Roots last Friday for the Obama-McCain debate. This Thursday, join us at either Roots or the Clinton Street Theater, where you’ll enjoy your very own seat.)

Thanks in part to the debate, Obama’s snagged the lead. Hooray!