A Statement from Rush  —  For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week.  In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation.  I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke.  —  I think it is absolutely absurd …

Edwards asks that sex tape not be destroyed  —  GREENSBORO, N.C. — Ahead of his federal trial involving alleged campaign finance violations, John Edwards is asking a judge to keep a sex tape involving him and his mistress from being destroyed.  —  In a request filed Friday in U.S. District Court …

Gingrich carries double-digit lead into Georgia primary  —  Newt Gingrich is poised to win Georgia's Republican presidential primary on Tuesday, as a new poll for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows him with a double-digit lead in a state that he represented for 20 years in Congress.

In meeting, Obama to warn Netanyahu against military strikes on Iran  —  President Obama plans to caution Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week against attacking Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months, urging patience while international economic sanctions take full effect.

Official: Mistakes led to Afghan Quran burnings  —  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least five American military personnel could face a disciplinary review over the burning of Qurans at a U.S. base in Afghanistan as conflicting accounts of what happened emerged Saturday, fueling more confusion …

How to Dress Like You Just Might Win  —  I was watching the Georgetown-Notre Dame basketball game Monday night and was struck by how dapper the coaches looked.  And not just the coaches, but the assistant coaches.  And the assistant-assistant coaches.  Fancy shirts.  Classy ties.  Elegant suits.

(bumped and sticky) Breitbart Is Here  —  UPDATE 4: Here is the graphic that will go to the shop.  I updated it with the classic Breitbart coif.  The tee shirts will go live tomorrow morning.  Anyone interested in a high resolution jpg., e-mail me at bigfurhat.mail@gmail.com and I will send it to you.

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POLITICS: Local GOP apologizes for turning 1,500 away from caucuses in Kennewick  —  Kennewick About 1,500 people were turned away from pooled Benton County caucuses in Kennewick by event organizers after rooms at the Three Rivers Convention Center reached capacity this morning.

Obama Will Speak at Commencement at Barnard College  —  President Obama will deliver this year's commencement address at Barnard College, officials at the college and the White House announced on Saturday.  —  Word of Mr. Obama's appearance comes as the White House and Democrats have seized …