…because that’s how it’s done in the 24-hour news cycle. From CNN.com: In the same town-hall, Coburn reiterated his opposition to the health care legislation but warned town-hall attendees to be wary of information they receive about the bill on Fox News. “What we have to have is make sure …

Our thoughts are with the families in West Virginia. A huge underground explosion blamed on methane gas killed 25 coal miners in the worst U.S. mining disaster since 1984, and rescuers on Tuesday began a dangerous and possibly futile attempt to rescue four others still missing. More here.

When you shoot a pilot program for the competitor, it usually doesn’t play well at work. Mediaite has learned David Shuster has been suspended from MSNBC, effective immediately. This comes on the heels of a report Friday he had filmed a pilot for CNN – for which MSNBC said he …

We wish Michaele and Tareq continued success on whatever Japanese game show they choose to appear on in the very near future. Washington’s notorious couple Michaele and Tareq Salahi, whose eye-popping and illegal crashing of President Obama’s first State Dinner last November cost a key White House aide her job …

If you didn’t feel old when you woke up this morning, you will after you read this headline: Now 16, Elian Gonzalez shown at Cuba youth meeting Elian was 5 when he was found floating off the coast of Florida in an inner tube.

“I’m committed to playing Donnie at QB for at least a quarter and a half in our first preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field.”

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It’s not the first time she’s said it, nor will it be the last. [ain’t scared] People says that Mikula “loves indulging in girlie accessories like purses” while Maddow claims to “look like a dude.” In strange, but related Rachel Maddow news: Check out the latest Facebook Group dedicated to …

UPDATE: Obama needs to watch the Kenny Powers training video before next year’s Opening Day

The Washington Post recently launched Real Art D.C., a shiny new platform for contemporary art in the Washington region, as well as a related competition open to all area artists. Real Art D.C. is an online virtual gallery of artwork by local artists which will allow The Post’s audience to …

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Hillicon Valley’s Kim Hart: Google, Facebook prepare for political ad bonanza in midterm elections

The White House is out with a cool new video feature.  [slick] With everything that President Obama does in a given week, it can be easy to miss important news and interesting events. “West Wing Week” sums up the past seven days at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, or wherever the President …

In news that will put you to sleep: The Hill reports that New York state Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R), the moderate Republican that dropped out of last year’s NY-23 special house race under conservative pressure and eventually backed now-Rep. Bill Owens (D), is writing a memoir about the experience. [bedtime …

We hope you … had a good Easter, enjoyed the Cherry Blossoms, watched Rick Klein and Jake Tapper live-tweeting This Week, caught WALE opening up the season for DC United, and didn’t have to take the Metro over the weekend. Congratulations are in order for Ed Patru and Katie Strand. …