The Least You Should Know (8/31)

President Bush outlined a plan for homeowners facing foreclosure. The plan centers on the finer points of backing a U-Haul into the driveway.

The Least You Should Know (8/30)

Harrah's announced that they're building an arena in Las Vegas capable of housing an NBA team. They also announced the only referee will be Tim Donaghy.

The Least You Should Know (8/28)

Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro said he wants Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to team up and win the U.S. presidential election, proving that he’s sicker than anybody knew.

The Least You Should Know (8/27)

A 103-year-old woman in China is training twice a day to carry the torch in the 2008 Olympics.

She's training with a recalled lead birthday candle from the U.S.

The Least You Should Know (8/24)

A 71-year-old North Carolina woman faces drug charges after police found a chest-high marijuana plant in her yard, according to the 12 college boys who visit her every day.

The Least You Should Know (8/23)

44-year-old pitcher David Wells reached an agreement with the Dodgers.

The agreement states that Wells will pitch, and the Dodgers will lose.

The Least You Should Know (8/31)

President Bush outlined a plan for homeowners facing foreclosure.

The plan centers on the finer points of backing a U-Haul into the driveway.

The Least You Should Know (8/21)

Experts say artificial life is possible in 3 to 10 years.

It could be sooner if 7-11 turns up the heat lamp on the hotdogs.

The Least You Should Know (8/20)

On this day in 1888 William Burrows received a patent for the adding machine.

119 years later Congress still gets the machines with sticking keys.

The Least You Should Know (8/17)

The funeral of game show mogul Merv Griffin drew a lot of celebrities.

Before leaving the church they received some lovely parting gifts.

The Least You Should Know (8/16)

Paris Hilton unveiled her new clothing line today.

She says the clothes are a reflection of her, which means they're cheap and cause a rash.

The Least You Should Know (8/13)

This week in 1925, the idea for Mount Rushmore was first proposed.

Architects were stone faced.

The Least You Should Know (8/15)

During an independent minor league game, former Major Leaguer Jose Offerman was arrested after charging the mound and hitting the pitcher and catcher with his bat.

It was his first multi-hit game in ten seasons.
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While flying to London, Madonna shocked passengers by injecting herself with vitamins to boost her energy levels.

Nutritionists warn that such measures can cause long-term damage to bones and the urge to adopt third-world babies.
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On this day in 1848 the dental chair was patented.

It was like pulling teeth to get it approved.

The Least You Should Know (8/10)

An 8-foot body made of Legos was pulled from the ocean near the Netherlands.

Officials are questioning a father of three who has a punctured foot.

The Least You Should Know (8/9)

Hurricane forecasters lowered the prediction this season to nine.

That's nine Al Gore breakdowns if we don’t have a hurricane soon.

The Least You Should Know (8/8)

Over 90 percent of Americans say it should be illegal to text message while driving.

It makes it difficult to load the gun.

The Least You Should Know (8/7)

Research shows that productivity among American workers is increasing.

The report is based on a 1957 survey that was released last week.

The Least You Should Know (8/6)

A Las Vegas auto dealer is fighting the City Council's order to take down his giant American flag and 109-foot pole.

It’s the only pole in Vegas without a stripper attached.

The Least You Should Know (8/3)

Rapper Kayne West says that only whites and out-of-touch black people still use the word “bling.”

Man, that is whack.

The Least You Should Know (8/2)

There’s a new video game that invites players to step into the shoes of illegal immigrants.

You get bonus points each time you help a character put on his Wal-Mart vest.

The Least You Should Know (8/1)

Former Diff’rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was cited for disorderly conduct after a heated argument with a woman.

The citation is punishable by a $750 fine and jail time with The Gooch.