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Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Ticking Bomb Scenario At one point in Wednesday night’s Democratic debate, Senator Clinton was asked if she would authorize torture in questioning a top Al Qaeda official with knowledge of an imminent bomb attack on the U.S. Mrs. Clinton told moderator Tim …

Note to Antonio Davis: I would have done the same thing. If I saw my wife involved in some altercation — whether she started it or not — I would have rushed to her aid. And so would most men. There are many sides to this story, but it’s probably …

Here are some responses to my last Grrr! column… Shelly in Wisconsin: A guy I work with swears he heard a true story on the radio about a soldier during the Civil War. The soldier had been shot through the scrotum. The bullet then traveled through the wall of the …

Here are some responses to my last column… Brent B. writes: There is only one cool football name. Walter Payton. The man personified class, work ethic and common sense for the 13 years he played football. Like the man said, when you are in the end zone, act like you …

There’s about to be a lot of fighting over “Factory Girl,” the most troubled movie of 2006. But it’s getting a one-week Academy Awards-qualifying run, starting tomorrow in Los Angeles. If you’re out there, you shouldn’t miss it. Sienna Miller and Guy Pearce give truly great performances, and the movie …

Before we get into Tuesday night’s top four “American Idol” performances and who will most likely get the boot Wednesday night… Last week I received several e-mails about a discrepancy in Taylor Hicks’ recap clip that appears at the end of each show, right before the phone lines open for …

HOLLYWOOD – Forget “McPhever,” America has a case of the “American Idol Pox” as Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee get ready to go head to head Tuesday night at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. The next “American Idol” will be crowned Wednesday night after the votes are counted in what …

Are we too spoiled as a society to recognize the importance of soccer? I was watching a television promotion for the FIFA World Cup Tournament the other day, and the theme of the spot was that this simple thing — a little round leather ball — can bring so much …

So each of these Nebraska lottery winners is going to get about 15.5 million bucks, after taxes. Sounds like a lot of money. But what do you bet more than a few of them will blow it? I don’t know who, I can’t say when, I just think that will …

Want Greta’s blog delivered directly to your e-mail box? Click here to sign up! Yes, we’re en route to New Orleans… on an early flight. We have been to New Orleans many times since Hurricane Katrina first slammed the Gulf Coast and I am anxious to see if there is …