If one had to make an early guess about how the nomination of Judge John Roberts (search) will fare in the U.S. Senate, you’d have to say that at the moment it looks pretty good. By most accounts he is a very good lawyer and a decent, personable man. But …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: ‘Scooter’ Libby (search) can take heart in the fact that recent administration officials facing indictments have survived the ordeal relatively unscathed. The Washington Post reports that Reagan Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan — indicted on grand larceny charges — and National Security aide …

“Are you not entertained?” That is my favorite line from Russell Crowe’s Oscar-winning turn as Maximus in the 2000 film “Gladiator.” It’s apropos to the life and times of Crowe, as well as many other celebrities today. Are you not entertained? FREE VIDEO: Is it time to give Paris Hilton …

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – We began in Corpus Christi, Texas (search), where a city of more than 300,000 was boarded up, sandbagged and mostly deserted. As we left, a gas station and hotel re-opened, their owners confident they have dodged Hurricane Rita (search). As soon as we found gas, our …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: The Washington Post’s ombudsman says star reporter Bob Woodward committed a “deeply serious sin” by failing to tell his editors that an administration source told him the identity of CIA analyst Valerie Plame and then commenting on the investigation on TV. Deborah …

Jacko Loses ‘Surrogate’ Father | Michele Lee: Scandalized by Dr. Kildare | Kiss Manager: NYC Docs May Hold Answers | Stolen: Phoenix and Frog Jacko Loses ‘Surrogate’ Father Bill Bray, the retired Los Angeles Police Department officer whom Michael Jackson considered his surrogate father, died yesterday at Centinela Hospital. He …

WASHINGTON – Russell Redenbaugh (search), the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (search) member who unexpectedly resigned this week, said he isn’t sure the panel even has a purpose anymore, adding that its very design is resistant to accountability and reform. “It’s not the people, it’s the missing process, the missing …

There were two very patriotic moments during the Super Bowl (search) program on Sunday. First was the excellent rendition of the national anthem by the choirs of the five military academies. It was a terrific moment for all of us who respect the USA. The presentation was dignified and heartfelt. …

Hello everyone, As I promised, here are some of the letters we received on Weekend Live’s Soap Box Sunday. The idea was to hear what was on your mind, and you came through big time: From Jack in Alabama: “Gentlemen, the biggest thing holding America back is the war. Not …

PARIS – I knew French President Jacques Chirac’s (search) goose was cooked when I made the daily visit to my neighborhood newspaper kiosk. I asked the always friendly woman who runs it how she was going to vote in the referendum Sunday on the new European Union constitution (search) and …