The Least You Should Know (12/31)

Washington D.C. is still digging out from a massive snow storm. People are prepared; extra shovels and boots are always available when Congress is in session

The Least You Should Know (12/30)

The Illinois facility where Guantanamo Bay detainees are going reportedly won’t house more than 100 felons. It’ll be just like the Senate.

The Least You Should Know (12/28)

Iran is reportedly working on testing a key final component of a nuclear bomb. It’s the trigger that makes the bomb explode; they call it the public option.

The Least You Should Know (12/23)

Some people think a Christmas tree reflects your personality. A real tree means you like the outdoors; a fake tree means you like things symmetrical; no tree means you have cats.

The Least You Should Know (12/23)

The White House is expecting 50,000 people throughout the holiday season, 25,000 of which are invited.

The Least You Should Know (12/21)

Iraq's government is shutting down 90 nightclubs and revoking the liquor license in others. It ends any hope of Baghdad getting an NFL team.

The Least You Should Know (12/17)

Attendees at the Copenhagen climate summit reportedly used 1,200 limousines and dozens of private jets. Some call it a circus, but even clowns arrive in one car.

The Least You Should Know (12/16)

Somali pirates have formed their own investment cooperative. It’s called the Social Security Administration.

The Least You Should Know (12/15)

A list of this year’s 15 most commonly used words has been released. Last week a 16th word was added: transgressions.

The Least You Should Know (12/14)

Japanese scientists claim that even the ants that don’t do anything are vital to the success of a colony. So evidently ants have unions.

The Least You Should Know (12/10)

A convenience store in Florida has a dog in uniform to greet people. Wow. Those Equal Opportunity hiring laws are really getting strict.

The Least You Should Know (12/9)

President Obama decided not to join a global treaty banning landmines. In other words, he bowed out.

The Least You Should Know (12/8)

President Obama’s critics say he checks opinion polls before making major decisions. That could be why we haven’t heard if he likes Team Jacob or Team Edward.

The Least You Should Know (12/7)

TLC is producing a show about mall cops, so evidently they’re tracking the new career of Jon Gosselin.

The Least You Should Know (12/4)

A couple in England named their baby girl Kia after she was born in the back seat of a car with the same name. She’s joined at home by her brother, Starbuck's Parking Lot.

The Least You Should Know (12/2)

A survey finds that 60% of Americans expect to find a new job in 2010. Those people are called Congressmen.

The Least You Should Know (12/1)

A study reveals that there are more Atheists on college campuses today than there were in 2007, except during finals week.