There are no winners in the Schiavo case: that is the subject of this evening’s “Talking Points Memo.” Terri herself will soon be dead. We pray she’ll have eternal peace in the afterlife. Her parents and siblings have lost their struggle in a very painful and public way. They can’t …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Police on Patrol The religious police in Saudi Arabia (search) are now out on the streets in full force looking for anyone violating a ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations. Retailers are banned from selling anything with red in it including red roses, …

Mario Vazquez | Lennon Play Mario’s Scheme Works You may recall the story about Mario Vazquez, the kid who bolted mid-season from “American Idol” last winter. He’d been convinced by his lawyer — the same lawyer who represented Clay Aiken — to leave the show rather than stay and sign …

And now some fresh pickings from the political grapevine: Missed The Grapevine? Watch it! Suicide Attempts on the RiseMilitary officials say a growing number of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay are trying to kill themselves. Sgt. Ray Sarracino, a Southern Command spokesman in Miami, would not tell the Orlando Sentinel how …

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, aMaryland Republican and decorated Vietnam Vet, has joined the ranks of some of his illustrious congressional colleagues by questioning whether invading Iraq is the best thing for the war against terror right now. “We have more options than a unilateral U.S. invasion,” he told Foxnews.com. …

So you’ve heard the news. Starting today, when you get to the airport, it’s going to be even more annoying. All luggage will be searched, or at least could be — anyone’s, anytime. Which could — and likely will — mean even longer waits and even more frustrated travelers. Annoying. …

NEW YORK – On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands fled from the World Trade Center. One year later, thousands are flocking to it. From every corner of the United States, they made a pilgrimage to the place now called Ground Zero, paying their respects to the thousands who died and reflecting …