Sarah Palin, the one-time Vice Presidential candidate on the bottom of the ticket, literally underneath John McCain, has announced today she will resign. Lt. Governor Sean Parnelli will assume control of the largest state in the union (by size) and the 47th largest state (by population).Palin did not give a reason for her resignation, although Fox News reported it would permit her to be able to run for President three years from now, without having the burden of being both governor and candi... Read Full Story

Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor from A Streetcar Named Desire, has died at age 97.Malden was best known for his role in the 1970's drama The Streets of San Francisco, where he played a saged dective to a then-young Michael Douglas.But most will remember him for the series of commercials he did for American Express, where he warned travelers "Don't leave home without it."His other roles included a portrayal of General Omar Bradley in Patton, as well as the love interest of Mama Ro... Read Full Story

Like millions of you, I will never forget where I was when I heard the tragic news. I sank to the floor and cried. An adult isn't supposed to cry over people she's never met, but when such a singular loss hits the nation, you mourn as if it were kith and kin. I felt perhaps like Don McLean did when he penned American Pie. Indeed, it was the day the music died.And so this fateful day in June will dampen forever all future weddings and will add a tinge of regret to any sunny day from now on... Read Full Story

Michael Jackson has been eulogized by every television outlet for the past three days. Every minute of footage of the King of Pop has been witnessed, and his albums are flying off the shelves once again. In short, Michael Jackson has accomplished what Elvis Presley did when he died: a final comeback.Some have said there is no such thing as a second act in American fame. But occasionally, a fading star is given new life, if only in the afterlife.Many forget that when Elvis died in 1977, he... Read Full Story

Billy Mays, that pitchman who brought us Oxi Clean and who paved the way for Vince "Shamwow" Shlomi, has died at age 50, just one day shy of his 51st birthday.His wife found him unresponsive in their Tampa, Florida home on Sunday morning. He pronounced dead shortly before 8 AM.Police do not suspect foul play, but an autopsy will be performed and results will be released Monday.Billy Mays shot to informercial fame hocking everything from cleaners to paint brushes and recently starred in a new... Read Full Story

This is breaking news, so I am going to lift from the Huffington Post.LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investi... Read Full Story

Farah Fawcett has succumbed to cancer and died at age 62.The blond sex symbol of the 1970's has been ill for some time with cancer, which spread throughout her body. She was recently the subject of a television movie, chronicling her battle with the disease.She is survived by her long time companion, Ryan O'Neal, her son, Redmond, and her ex-husband, Lee Majors.Farrah shot to fame as one of the original detectives in the ABC drama "Charlie's Angels." She later earned critical acclaim as an ... Read Full Story

Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina disappeared for five days this week, prompting an almost America's Most Wanted style search for the leader of the Republican Governors Association. In fact it became so close to becoming a manhunt, that Mark Foley and Larry Craig almost volunteered to track their man down.In the middle of the week, Sanford's staff--not to be confused with Larry Craig's staff--revealed that the father of four had decided to hike the Appalachian Trail to clear his mind f... Read Full Story

Dear Mr. Schmeits:I would like to thank you for all your tireless efforts on behalf of gun owners everywhere. You have stood up for lawful gun ownership, and have prevented those terrible Democrats from taking away all of our guns.And it is refreshing to know that the Second Amendment isn’t just for law abiding citizens anymore. Even though some 800 people on the terrorist watch list have been able to purchase guns, you are standing by your principles and opposing Senator Lautenberg of New ... Read Full Story

Ed McMahon, the sidekick of Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show for 30 years, has died at age 86.McMahon started in radio, but hid his stride as the straight man to Johnny Carson on the late night standard. In 2008, Ed shocked the world as he became the most famous victim of foreclosure, having overextended himself and falling behind on his payments on his multimillion dollar house in California.He also was a litigant in several lawsuits due to mold and injuries.He recently appeared in a Super... Read Full Story