Keith Olbermann Delivers One Hell Of a Commentary on Rumsfeld  —  Keith had some very choice words about Rumsfeld's "fascism" comments tonight.  Watch it, save it and share it.  —  Olbermann delivered this commentary with fire and passion while highlighting how Rumsfeld's comments echoes …

Sen. Stevens is 'the secret senator'  —  From Andrea Koppel, Ted Barrett and Abbi Tatton  —  Adjust font size:  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) — The identity of the blogosphere's "secret senator" has been revealed.  —  CNN has confirmed that Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska …

President Bush talks to Brian Williams  —  An exclusive conversation on the one-year anniversary of Katrina landfall … BRIAN WILLIAMS: You have apologized for the damage, but what about the damage to your presidency?  And Mr. President, here's what I mean, most call it your low point.

National Guardsman Brutally Attacked In Pierce County  —  PARKLAND, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is searching for five people who allegedly attacked a uniformed National Guardsmen walking along 138th Street in Parkland Tuesday afternoon.  —  The soldier was walking …

Bush Plans Speeches on Terrorism  —  With the midterm elections coming into view, President Bush is launching an extended publicity tour to draw attention back to the threat of terrorism, quickly pivoting to more comfortable political territory for him after the focus in recent days on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Gasoline prices could keep falling  —  Gasoline prices are falling fast and could keep dropping for months.  —  "The only place they have to go is down," says Fred Rozell, gasoline analyst at the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS).  "We'll be closer to $2 than $3 come Thanksgiving."

Bush Team Casts Foes as Defeatist  —  President Bush and his surrogates are launching a new campaign intended to rebuild support for the war in Iraq by accusing the opposition of aiming to appease terrorists and cut off funding for troops on the battlefield, charges that many Democrats say distort their stated positions.

Tomlinson Cited For Abuses at Broadcast Board  —  CPB Ex-Chief Put Friend On Payroll, State Dept. Says  —  A year-long State Department investigation has found that the chairman of the agency that oversees Voice of America and other government broadcasting operations improperly used his office …

In Defense of Tofu  —  Ah, the vegetarian paradox.  It's an odd state of affairs.  Being the guy who snacks on soy, my fellow bread breakers seem routinely fearful that I'll mention the horrific conditions at the overcrowded feedlot their burger came from.

Devaluing Labor  —  Labor Day is almost upon us, and like some of my fellow graybeards, I can, if I concentrate, actually remember what it was that this holiday once celebrated.  Something about America being the land of broadly shared prosperity.  Something about America being the first nation …

CBS magazine slims down Couric in photo  —  NEW YORK - No, Katie Couric didn't suddenly lose 20 pounds.  The incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor appears significantly thinner in a network promotional magazine photo thanks to digital airbrushing.  —  The touched-up photo of Couric dressed …

Taxpayers pay for Bush's campaign travel  —  WASHINGTON - Bankrolled almost entirely by taxpayers, President Bush is roaming far and wide on Air Force One to help Republicans retain control of Congress and capture statehouse contests in high-stakes midterm elections.