Iran to US: Sanctions, shmanctions.

It's getting chilly in here. Putin gives an indication the Cold War is back on.

Meanwhile, things remain hot along the Turkey-Iraq border as Ankara demands Iraq hand over Kurdish rebels. The top US Commander in Iraq says he's staying out of it.

Worst idea of the week: hold your own fake press conference. This is something only FEMA could come up with.

How bad is it for IL Gov Rod Blagojevich? His job approval rating in his home - and very blue - state is only 2 points higher than President Bush. Ouch.

A Not So Happy Anniversary: McCain was shot down over Vietnam 40 years ago. McCain used today to reiterate his opposition to torture.

Good news for Hillary. Bad news for Hillary.

This just in: Romney says Giuliani's support will fade. People have been saying that for months, so why hasn't it happened?

Tough guy: John Edwards wants to get tough - not on terrorists or crime or rogue regimes, but on business.

Relief - Part I: Finally, the firefighters in California get a bit of help from Mother Nature.

Relief - Part II: Genarlow Wilson has been freed by a 4-3 ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court.

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