Odds and Ends

Some miscellaneous news and notes on this snowy afternoon...

Fox News says Libby's not guilty; conservatives want him pardoned, like, yesterday.

Meanwhile, Huffington Post posts one juror's personal account of the trial.

Senate Republicans continue to fight a provision in the Democrats' anti-terrorism legislation granting union protection for airport screeners. They say the President will veto the bill if said provision remains. Democrats are looking for a compromise, but Republicans continue to insist that union protection for these workers will doom western civilization forever.

Elsewhere, Osama bin Laden turns 50; Middle East still dangerous.

And John Stossel looks at the industry of terrorism fear our leaders have created.

Comedian and scientist Matt Drudge tries out his favorite punchline one more time.

Corrupt Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) may not get that free ride after all.

Lastly, Stephen Colbert and Ben & Jerry are finally united in one delicious pairing.