Katie Couric Heads to Iraq

Katie Couric will be reporting from Iraq and Syria in the coming weeks. It will be her first trip to the war zone. She will anchor the CBS Evening News from Baghdad next Tuesday and Wednesday followed by Damascus next Thursday and Friday. Her trip is in anticipation of the crucial military report on the progress of the American effort in Iraq. Click for more!

Pollspot: Hillary vs the GOP

This SurveyUSA poll has good news for Hillary Clinton in numerous states! The poll shows Hillary beating every GOP contender in 11 battleground states and only losing to Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thomspon in Alabama (but she beats Mitt Romney in Alabama). Definitely good numbers for Hill...not great.

It's Pinksville for Tatum and Willis

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Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum will star in Oliver Stone's Pinksville. The film will be a drama based on the 1968 My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War. This will be Oliver Ston'es fourth film about the Vietnam War era (Platoon, Heaven and Earth, Born On The Fourth of July).

Pollspot: Edwards Edging Obama

A new daily poll from Rasmussen shows Barack Obama and John Edwards in a virtual tie for second place. Usually, Obama and Edwards have been within the margin of error for each other but today's poll shows them even. The thing to be wary about is that this is a daily poll and it changes slightly from day to day. Hillary Clinton has enjoyed being at the top of this poll...and I enjoy her being in first as well. For GOP, Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson are nearly tied with Mitt Romney coming up close.

According to Rasmussen:

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson on top of the race for the Republican Presidential Nomination. Giuliani earns 23% of the vote from Likely Republican Primary Voters. while Thompson is also at 23%. Mitt Romney is favored by 16% and John McCain is the choice for 11%. Mike Huckabee tops the second tier at 5%.

In the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, Hillary Clinton continues to lead with 40% of the vote from Likely Democratic Primary Voters. Barack Obama earns support from 18% while John Edwards also attracts 18% (see recent daily numbers). New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson tops the Democrats’ second tier at 5%. Dennis Kucinich is next at 3%.

Senator Says He's Not Gay

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This is an update on this story. Republican Senator Larry Craig, who was arrested for misdemeanor disorderly conduct in an airport restroom, says he regrets the decision he made to plead guilty to the charges against him. He also says that he not gay and accused an Idaho newspaper of conducting a witchunt. Ironic how homophobic his votes showed he was. For more on the story, click here.

Historic Governor To Campaign For Obama

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The Politico is reporting that former Democratic Virginia Governor Doug Wilder is preparing to aggressively campaign for Barack Obama. Wilder made history as the nation's first elected Black governor and says Obama could shatter the Republican Party's virtual lock on the south. Wilder is the current mayor of Richmond.

Spanish Soccer Star Dies

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22-year-old Spanish soccer star Antonio Puerta of FC Sevilla has died. He collapsed at a match three days ago from a heart attack, which led to multiple organ failure. Puerta was just about to become a father. This is a heartbreaking story and we are keeping his family in our prayers.

UTU for Hillary!

Senator Hillary Clinton picks up a great endorsement today from the United Transportation Union today! Hillary for President!!!

Senator Craig Pleads Guilty of Sexual Misconduct

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Republican Senator Larry Craig from Idaho pleaded guilty to charges brought upon him for lewd conduct in a men's bathroom in an airport. A government watchdog group filed an ethics complaint on Tuesday after the Senator's plea, which would allow for further investigation into his actions and quite possibly causing his Senate career to come to an end. Senator Craig, who has served three terms, is looking ahead to re-election in 2008. However, with all the negative attention his plea has brought to the general public, his future in politics may not be looking so bright. For the full story, click here.

Owen's Suicide Attempt Confirmed

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A 911 emergency call released to the press confirms that Owen Wilson was hospitalized for a suicide attempt.

Sweeney Todd is Coming

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The new Johnny Depp/Tim Burton movie musical Sweeney Todd will have a wide release on December 21st, 2007. Dreamworks's initial plan for the film was to have a limited release on December 21st and then a wider release in January of 2008. This dark Stephen Sondheim musical tells the story of the demon barber of Fleet Street and is expected to receive an R rating.

Dawson's Return

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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek is returning to tv. He will join the cast of Ugly Betty in a recurring role as the owner of a fashion house. Ugly Betty's second season starts next month and expect special guest appearances from Salma Hayek and Victoria Beckham this season.

South Park Lives On

The creators of South Park have extended their deal with Comedy Central for another 3 years so expect to see new South Park episodes until at least 2011. The extension deal is worth a reported $75 million.