Stories we didn’t get a chance to post, but are worth reading:

Phallic symbols and racism in McCain ‘Britney’ ad

143 days in the Senate really is enough to be President

Iran’s answer to Saturday deadline: No (Shocking I know)

Novak retires, begins immediate treatment for tumor

Olbermann’s Anthrax Conspiracy (complete lunacy)

Nas breaks from protesting Fox to appear on Fox

Why the media won’t cover Edwards scandal:

CNN’s new blogging rules

Jury deliberates on Gitmo trial

Man to plead guilty in Ricin case

Morgan Freeman injured in car accident