Tonight is the President’s third major address on Afghanistan, so some of today’s links have a political spin. But you’ll also see a wedding video that will make your head spin, and watch Tom Hanks spin ’round and ’round on a news show.
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Of Course, There’s Now an Anthony Weiner Action Figure
Who would actually buy this?
Dominque Strauss-Kahn Meets the Obamas
As Daily Intel’s Chris Rovzar writes, “Some pictures say a thousand words. This one just says two: No Touching.”
Reading While Eating for May 26: Politicians, Poetry and the Planet
Today’s links bring you partying politicians and Palin popcorn flicks.
Q&A: Oprah Expert on How Winfrey’s Brand Changed America
Oprah’s final episode airs today—but the power of her brand lives on.
Obama’s Visit May Have Been Worth $200 Million to Ireland
Celebrities, step aside. A presidential endorsement can be the most lucrative of all.
Frightening Video: Tornado Rocks Joplin, Missouri, Killing Almost 100
Despite the darkness in this video, the noise of everything breaking, terrified people screeching and children crying are sufficient to portray just how frightening and out of control the tornado that ripped through the Missouri …
Quote: Bush Was Eating Souffle When Obama Called About bin Laden
“I was eating soufflé at Rise Restaurant with Laura and two buddies. I excused myself and went home to take the call.”
–GEORGE BUSH, former U.S. president, candidly explaining what he was doing when President Obama called him …
Introducing: The Barack Obama SEAL Team Six Action Figure
After the excitement of hearing that President Obama orchestrated the strike and kill against Osama bin Laden, it didn’t take long to put out an action figure of the Commander in Chief.
Memphis School Wins ‘Race to the Top’ Competition, Obama Commencement Speech
Finally some much welcomed good news out of a very nervous Memphis.
Quotes: Hillary Clinton Explains Her Supposed Gasp in Situation Room Photo
“I am somewhat sheepishly concerned that it was my preventing one of my early spring allergic coughs. So, it may have no great meaning whatsoever.”
–HILLARY CLINTON, Secretary of State, explaining her stunned appearance and …
Watch: Late-Night Comics Keep the bin Laden Jokes Coming
Journalists and government officials aren’t the only ones keeping busy after Osama bin Laden’s death. Late-night hosts (and their writing staffs) are having a bin Laden field day, as evidenced by Tuesday night’s clips.