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Commissioner Gordon passes away   

Pat Hingle, a veteran actor whose career included a recurring role as Commissioner Gordon in several Batman movies in the 1990s, has died after battling blood cancer.

Planning ahead for inauguration travel   

The presidential inauguration is more than two weeks away, but Washington, D.C. officials, Amtrak and several airlines have been planning ahead.

Please hold the pickles   

Looking to beef up your mojo this holiday season?

Mrs. Bush ready for private life again   

First lady Laura Bush says she hasn't cooked in 14 years and neither she nor President George W. Bush can remember what it was like.

  

A man accused of leaking nine unreleased tracks from the Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" has pleaded guilty to a federal copyright violation.

No more scribbled prescriptions?   

Medicare is offering an incentive to encourage doctors to do away with scribbled prescriptions.

Enthusiasm for Obama pushes turn-out   

The number of voters in this year's presidential election was the highest ever.

Obama makes another pick   

President-elect Barack Obama has made yet another pick, but this time it's not for his Cabinet.

Books make great gifts   

Jon Stewart, Barbara Walters and some other famous people would like you to buy books during the holiday season.

McCain stops by the Late Show   

John McCain paid a lighthearted visit to David Letterman on CBS' "Late Show" last night, joking: "I don't want to talk about the bleeping campaign."

Illinois governor is bugged over ordeal   

Presidential candidate Gary Hart once challenged reporters to follow him around if they thought he was stepping out on his wife.

Church receives millions from farmer   

It's like a gift from God.

Obama won't smoke in the White House   

Barack Obama says you won't catch him lighting up a cigarette in the smoke-free White House.

Ms. Winfrey is going to Washington   

Harpo Productions says Winfrey will host a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" from the Kennedy Center Opera House on January 19.

Going green this Christmas in Washington   

The National Christmas Tree is sporting more energy-efficient lights this year, reducing the energy used by 55 percent from last year.

Divorced but can't afford to move   

Imagine getting divorced, but then having to keep living with your ex, because neither of you can afford to move.

New license plates on the presidential limo?   

The District of Columbia is urging President-elect Barack Obama to use license plates on the presidential limousine that support the city's attempt to get a vote in Congress.

Dad are we there yet? I have to use the bathroom   

A Danish adventurer is first in line to ride aboard a privately funded, two-seat rocket ship designed by a California rocket maker to fly about 37 miles above Earth.

Assault and batteries not included   

Authorities say a Florida man who lives with his parents has been charged with attacking his father with a Christmas tree and its metal stand.

Penn State Perfume   

Fans of Penn State can smell like the school for just $60.

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