Both Reps Doggett (D) and McCaul (R) part of the majority who voted against the bailout bill. Montopolis-area residents form a neighborhood association. Four State Board of Education members plugging the Bible curriculum for Texas public schools. The French Ambassador to the US spoke at UT about nuclear power today. Some good news after today's shaky financial events: starting in January, you can fly straight to Puerta Vallarta from ABIA on Viva Aerobus. more ›

Uncle Sam takes guardianship of Fannie and Freddie Cuba: We Don't Like Ike We can put a man on the moon, but what's the deal with these damn elections? Kim Jong Il: For real? Palin, Gibson. Gibson, Palin. OMG it's BRITNEY Y'ALL! Judge: Don't come in here like BRITNEY, Y'ALL! more ›

• Thousands and thousands and thousands of people are dead in China.
• McCain comes out in favor of carbon caps.
• Teenagers who smoke pot are likely to be depressed later on, gov't says.

• UPDATE: The principal at Austin High has resigned.
• If you haven't checked out Meghan McCain's blog, worth a stop to see Cindy in house shoes and John cooking BBQ.
• Hillary Clinton finally releases her records as First Lady--with some curious deletions?

No survivors in Venezuela plane crash. Protesters set fire to U.S. embassy in Belgrade. "Whatever happens, we're going to be fine." Republican Rep. Rick Renzi has been indicted for extortion, wire fraud and money laundering. McCain manages to dodge "improper relationship" political bullet. more ›