Tea Anyone?

On this day in 1773 American colonists had obviously had enough of the British and their laissez fair governing. Angry at the numerous taxes that have been mounted upon them colonists decide to show the English where they stood. In Boston Harbor three ships carrying crates of tea, which 342 of them ended up over board by the end of the night. The Sons of Liberty were eager to stop Britain's taxation of them without the proper representation. Unfortunately for England it lost the equivalent of $16,000 in tea in one night. Whoever said freedom was not free now has proof. For this and other historical moments please go to www.historychannel.com

Vick Sentenced

Michael Vick was sentenced earlier today. The suspended Atlanta Falcons Quarter Back was placed under arrest for heading up an illegal "inhumane" dog fighting ring and then lying about it. The U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson in the case could have sent the football player packing for up to 5 years. However, Vick got off with a 23 month sentence. The judge ordered that Vick apologize to all the young people who looked up to him. Vick responded by saying that he was welling to accept the consequences of his actions. It is possible that Vick could be out by the summer of 2009 on good behavior.

Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!!!!!

Well, well, well. It appears that the Steelers could not live up to their legacy on the Patriots home field tonight. Reports on Yahoo News and other sports wires this week said the Steelers desperately wanted to be the one team, the first team, to stop the Patriots climb to the top (aka the Super Bowl). However, nothing for the moment has or will stopped them from enjoying the perfect season. By the first quarter everyone knew the game was already over. Patriots stayed strong with a 7 to 3 lead over their rivals and within the 3rd and 4th quarters the Steelers showed no momentum. Patriot fans however, rejoiced at their teams 34-13 win. Congrats guys and keep it up. For this and other sports news please go to www.nfl.com.

American Dare Devil

Robert Craig a.k.a. "Evel" Knievel passed away on Friday at the age of 69. Knievel was probably best known for his attempt at jumping the Snake River Cannon in 1974. According to a documentary he did with the History Channel Knievel said that he had waited seven years to jump that cannon and one mistake caused him to lose it all. Despite the fact that he was a highly paid dare devil the injuries Knievel gathered during his jumps were many including numerous broken bones and at one time in his career a coma that lasted for 29 days and without a doubt someone who will be remembered for generations. For this and other news please go to www.evelknievel.com, www.foxnews.com or www.nbc.com.

Hostage Situtation

Police in Rochester, New Hampshire responded to a hostage situation at a local Hillary Clinton campaign office on North Main Street. It is not clear if the Senator herself was one of the hostages released around 3pm or not. Reporters told foxnews.com that the man responsible was in his mid-forties with salt and pepper colored hair, and had asked to speak with the Senator from New York earlier in the day. The man returned claiming to have a bomb and the situation escalated from there. At this moment all hostages have been released according to further reports but the hostage taker remains within the New Hampshire office alone. The situation has lasted for over two hours. A campaign release issued about 2:45pm stated that "There is an ongoing situation in our Rochester, N.H., office. We are in close contact with state and local authorities and are acting at their direction. We will release additional details as appropriate." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Sean Taylor Dies at 24

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor passed away early today. A family friend informed reporters that he received a phone call at 5:30 AM this morning from Taylor's father letting him know of his sons passing. Sean Taylor was 24 years old and died of a gunshot wound while his home was being broken into. The gunshot damaged an artery in Taylor's upper leg. After being airlifted to the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL Taylor never regained consciousness. Police are now investigating the break in that comes eight days after the shooting took place. Several family members were present while the break-in took place. Taylor will be remembered for his love of football and for the way he played football by Redskin fans everywhere. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Hogan Knows.....Nothing?

It was reported yesterday that Hulk Hogan's wife had filed for a divorce on Tuesday in Florida. Hogan was surprised by the news when he was informed by a reporter. Hogan is the star of his own reality television show called "Hogan Knows Best" on VH1 which also includes his two kids daughter Brooke and son Nick and his wife Linda. It was reported by foxnews.com that the Hulk told the reporter who had informed him of his wife's divorce "you just knocked the bottom out of me." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Peterson's Plea

Drew Peterson the husband of Stacy Peterson, who has been missing since October 28th, pleads for her to come home even as he maintains his innocence in the case. Mr. Peterson insists that his wife left of her own free well declaring that she had met someone else. He also refuses to aid in her search saying that he is a media attraction and would probably do more harm than good. As Peterson's third wife Kathleen Savio, is to be exhumed due to mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, he described both relationships with his current and former wife to be difficult. Peterson claimed that both women came from broken homes and had bouts of depression. However, as a police officer in the state of Illinois Peterson has been relieved of his duties until the investigation is complete and Stacy is located. For this and other information please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

A Time to Remember

Just a week or so before Thanksgiving Americans everywhere give thanks to their heroes. Some are their brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. But no matter who they are to us they will always truly be the stars among our stripes this Veterans Day. Let us remember those brave men and women who fought for this nation, who served us in more ways than we will ever know, and who did it all from their hearts. On this, the eleventh day of the eleventh month on the eleventh hour let us say thank you to all those who put their lives on the line for our freedom. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

A Night to Remember

The last survivor of the Titanic, which sank in 1912, passed away at the age of the 96. Barbara West Dainton passed way in an England nursing home on October 16th. The last American survivor of the night to remember Lillian Gertrud Asplund passed away last year. Mrs. Dainton was born in 1911 and was too young to remember the Titanics final moments and the deaths of 1500 people including her own father. Mrs. Dainton did not wish any publicity over her death and therefore asked to be buried before any public announcement of her passing be made. Her wishes were respected. For this and other news please go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com, or www.cnn.com.

Amber Alert

Jacqueline Mendoza, fifteen years old was abducted on Monday night in St. Paul Minnesota. The authorities are searching for the woman who assaulted Jacqueline, an unidentified 30 year old, and her accomplice eighteen year old David Guzman. Jacqueline was said to have been assaulted and then forced into a 1990's pickup. Jacqueline is described as five feet tall, Hispanic, weighing a hundred and ten pounds with brown eyes and long black hair. For this and other information please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Over the Border

Kelsey Peterson a twenty five year old middle school teacher at Lexington Middle School in Nebraska, faces charges as police officials caught up with her and her thirteen year old student in Mexicali, Mexico. The thirteen year old boy took off with his middle school teacher whom students have claimed were involved with each other and that they had been having sex. Peterson was turned over to FBI agents early Saturday and the judge in the case will be advising her of the charges laid against her this week according to a statement made on Sunday. As for the thirteen year old boy named Fernando Rodriguez he has been turned over to the custody of his relatives. Rodriguez was living in the United States illegally and is unlikely he will be able to return to the middle school in which he was an eighth grader. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

It's That Time Again.....

Hardly seems like four years ago when our nation held the Presidential Election of 2004. Now it's that time again...yep, the Republicans are duking it out for their shot at the White House, the Democrats are equally divided among Hillary and Obama and the battle continues with South Carolina. And this in itself could be a premonition of things to come for this up-coming Presidential Election. As with Abraham Lincoln South Carolina was a dividing point between war and peace. Next year it will be between Republican and Democrat. But the state has not voted for a Republican since Ronald Reagan in 1980. Right now the four top Republican contenders are Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson and John McCain. What is making this race unlike the one in '04 is the undecideds. Many people are contending that it will come down to Giuliani and Romney, others lean more to Thompson's side, and still others are liking McCain's stance. Whoever it is it will not be long until there is a clear winner, until then though it's not a bad idea to take in everyone's opinion and the candidates stances on the major issues. For this and other updates please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Hero Hayden Attempts to Save Dolphins

Hayden Panettiere, star of the NBC hit show HEROES, made a bold stand against Japanese fishing practices. It's all over the Inside Edition and E! networks. The internet is buzzing about her heroic attempt at saving dolphins as they were to be cornered and killed in a cove surrounded with nets to block them their escape. Hayden was one member of the Save Japan Dolphin's coalition. The group is trying to stop the practice of slaughtering over an estimated 23,000 dolphins each year. The United States has condemned Japan for the offense, however like Hayden and the groups attempts, the unpopularity of the practice in the states has done little to sway the Japanese to stop. Angry fishermen stabbed at Hayden and the group members as they stood between them and the dolphins. Hayden was caught coming to shore sobbing and afterwards faced several hours of questioning by local law officials as the group reached a traffic stop. It is very disturbing to see such practices take place. Hayden was quoted as saying after the ordeal in the water " One little baby dolphin stuck his head out and kind of looked at me, and the thought that it's no longer with us is really difficult to take." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.eonline.com.

California Wildfire Started with Matches

According to reports the California Wildfire which burned 38,000 acres of land across the state and caused the loss of 21 homes was started by a boy. The age of the boy was not released to the press but he was released into his parents custody after questioning. The boy admitted to Los Angles County officials that he had been playing with matches and had sparked the fire. This fire was among fifteen other deadly fires which ended up killing a total of fourteen people and destroying 2,100 homes in the county. In Orange County California, investigators are still searching for the arsonist who sparked another fire causing the loss of 28,500 acres and a total of 16 homes. For updates on this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Wondeful World of Sports

For those of us who got a chance to tune in last night we were stunned that the World Series was over so quickly. As game four rolled around the Sox took back their second title in four years. The wild card, the Rockies, manager Clint Hurdle, said that "At the end of the day, you look back on the game. How did you execute? They executed better than us all four games." As the Sox walk away with another title the Patriots completely slammed the Washington RedSkins. According to the Patriots website "Brady extended his NFL record of games with at least three touchdown passes to start a season with another three along with 306 yards on 29 of 38 passing." In the end the score was an amazing 52-7 with the Pats on top. Looks like this team might be going back for a another shot at the Super Bowl. Will they walk away with another title like the Sox? Well just have to see sports fans. Well just have to see. For this and other sports please go to www.nfl.com or www.mlb.com.

Search for Arson Widens

The wildfires raging out in California have brought the death toll up when border patrol agents discovered four bodies that are reportedly said to be of illegal migrant workers. Orange County investigators for the ATF and FBI are certain that a couple of the fires were randomly set and have widened their arson search as a result. A reward in the amount of $250,000 was posted yesterday in the effort. Investigators hope someone has the answers to the 490,000 acre firestorm. 1800 homes have been destroyed and most of them in San Diego and property damage is estimated to be at $1 billion. For updates on this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msnbc.com.

Acres and Acres

It seems that this time last year California or the western part of the United States was having this same problem. Wild fires sparked in Southern California causing a total of 500,000 people to be evacuated from their homes, this is the largest evacuation in the history of the state. The flames are being fanned by the Santa Ana winds which are not expected to calm down until tomorrow. According to news reports the fire has burned 1,300 homes and 640 square miles of land leaving one person dead. For updates on this story and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

8 for 2008

Sam Brownback, a U.S. Senator who was seeking a chance to run for one of the highest offices in the land for the 2008 election is about to announce,in Topeka, Kansas his plans for resigning from the ticket. Brownback made a little over $800,000 this quarter, which is the lowest since he announced his bid for the Presidency. A source close to the Senator said that "it came down to money." Brownback, according to foxnews.com, promised to spend no more than two terms in office in Washington but he is a hopeful for the Kansas governorship in 2010. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Dalai Lama Recieves Highest Civilian Award

The Dalai Lama was greeted by President Bush Tuesday as he arrived at the White House. The religious leader of Tibetan Buddhists will be receiving the highest civilian award in a Rotunda ceremony later today. It has been said that China is upset at this meeting but the Dalai Lama seems very optimistic saying "This always happens." He also went on to say that he would like to have "real autonomy for Tibet." According to foxnews.com "He has lived with followers in exile in India since fleeing Chinese soldiers in Tibet in 1959."

I Love Lucy

On this day in 1951 the sitcom "I Love Lucy" hit the airways. The fabulously funny Lucille Ball laughed her way into every one's hearts and homes. It was a show for all ages and still remains one of the most beloved in American television history.

High School Shooting

In Cleveland, Ohio this afternoon gunshots rang out in one of the local high schools. According to reports the Mayor said that five people were seriously injured and were taken to the hospital. There is no word yet for certain rather or not the suspected 14-year-old gunman committed suicide. Mayor Jackson did state "they have the shooter" however he did not say in what state the shooter was in. Two of the five victims in the shooting were teachers so far one of the teachers, a 57-year-old is in good condition according to hospital staff. Mayor Jackson continued to assure everyone that the remaining students were in good condition. According to other sources the teachers at the high school had been trained in dealing with this type of situation, as many more have been across the nation. For updates on this and other news please go to www.msnbc.com, www.foxnews.com, or www.cnn.com.

The List Maker

He is probably best known for being accredited with saving some 1200 Jews during the Holocaust. Oscar Schindler was a said businessman who owned a factory in Krakow, Poland during German occupation. On this day in 1974 Schindler died leaving behind a legacy all his own. Steven Spielberg made "Schindler's List" in 1993 based on Oscar Schindler's list.

Reading to Writing

According to news reports there is a good chance that Craig Venter, a genetics specialist, has stumbled onto a cure of Global Warming. Venter supposedly created a form of artificial life that will aid in solving our planets energy problems. Venter told the press that "we are going from reading our genetic code to actually writing it." However, there are a few such as Pat Mooney, director of ETC group, who fear that this new innovation could harm as much as hurt humanity. I suppose we'll all have to keep reading to find out. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msnbc.com.

A Game of Clue

Who did it? Was it the maid? That is the question that authorities are now asking in Portugal about Madeleine McCann who went missing at a resort with her parents some hundred and fifty days ago. According to foxnews.com the maid is suspected of kidnapping Madeleine out of revenge for being fired at the resort. Police have sent the identity of the woman to both Scotland Yard and the Prince of Wales. A close source to the McCann family says that her parents are encouraged by any new reports that will lead in aiding police to locate their daughter. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Losing Pride

The streets of San Fransisco are losing pride. They have officially turned down the offer to have the U.S. Marines film a commercial on their city's streets. The silent drill platoon that was supposed to be in the film continued their campaign throughout the rest of the states including New York City. The mayor nor the executive director of the San Francisco Film Commission were up for comments. For further information on this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Missing in North Carolina

In Waynesville, North Carolina this morning the news is reporting the missing of eight boy scouts and their three chaperons. The troop decided to go on a weekend trip. Sources tell foxnews.com that they left a schedule behind in Raleigh. Lisa Logan, a mother of one of the scouts, told foxnews.com that she believes the scout troops might have gotten off schedule and decided to stay an extra night in the mountains. Haywood County fire department and search and rescue members are currently searching the area for any sign of the group. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msnbc.com.

Fine to Fined

Believe it or not but Britney Spears might be having to spend time behind bars after all. In August of this year Britney was captured by a paparazzi cameraman colliding with another vehicle in a Studio City parking lot. Britney calmly assessed the damage to her vehicle but not to the other. It was later discovered that Spears had been driving without a license. If charged she could face up to six months in prison and a $1000 fine. This only adds to Britney's woes as she was ordered later this week to be subjected to random drug testing in her custody battle with her ex-husband Kevin Federline. For more news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msnbc.com.

McCanns case Falling Apart

The lead investigator for the Portugal police announced that the case is falling apart. There is no longer any bases to go after 4-year-old Madeleine McCanns parents. No new evidence has come forth in the case. According to foxnews.com, "The prosecutor's statement follows a review of the evidence by Judge Pedro Daniel dos Anjos Frias, who was asked by Portuguese detectives for permission to re-interview the couple after they refused to answer 40 key questions." As of now however, it seems as though the parents will not be suspects after all. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msbnc.com.

Pop Star to Pop Flop

After her unbelievably terrible coming out at the MTV Video Music Awards last week, Britney Spears is once again in the headlines. Yesterday the courts dealt Britney a solid blow by asking that she attend family counseling and be administered drug tests. According to foxnews.com, "The Court finds that there is a habitual frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol by [Spears].” To top things off Britney's manager fired her. Will she ever be able to be the Pop idol she was? I suppose we'll just have to wait and see. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

If the "Crime" Fits

It appears that after talking to reporters and the police O.J. is going to the slammer. Friday O.J. Simpson was questioned by police officials investigating a break-in into a Las Vegas hotel room. While being questioned O.J. denied breaking into the room but said he was on a "sting operation" to retrieve some sports memorabilia which had been taken from him. Today Mr. Simpson was placed under arrest and charged with armed robbery which was linked to the hotel break-in. According to "lead investigator Lt. Clint Nichols O.J. was taken into custody at a Palm Springs Hotel and that his bail will be set later today." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

O.J. Busted

Today O.J. Simpson was named as a suspect in a break-in case at the Palace Station casino. When questioned by police O.J. said that he was conducting a "sting operation" to try and recover some of his sports memorabilia which was taken from him. However, O.J. protested that he had nothing to do with the break-in. For this other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.yahoo.com or www.cnn.com.

A Day That Changed America and a Generation

I can remember September 11, 2001 very well as I am fairly certain that most of you can. It was a day which not only changed America but it changed an entire generation. Unlike our parents who lived through the Vietnam War we were staring straight into the past. This was something that only our grandparents had experienced during Pearl Harbor. The enemy had come to us. Today we remember those who lost their lives, both men and women. Mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, and sisters. People whose families are still trying to heal even six years later. We remember the heroes who risked their own lives to save countless others, that brought a city together and united Americans all over the country. So let me say thank you to all those brave men and women and their families. Let me tell you that for generations to come that they will all be remembered and honored on this day. For more on this and others news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Memorial Cross Country Tour

As most Americans have noted by today, tomorrow will mark the sixth year anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. And as most Americans are aware there will be a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives that day in New York City. In preparation the metal which will become apart of this memorial tribute is, at this moment, touring the country. It's first stop is South Carolina. According to reports the memorial has managed to raise $700 million in funding. $300 million was private donations and the other $400 million promised by the federal government. An "8-acre memorial, which will set two waterfall-filled pools just above the twin towers' footprints, surrounded by a glade of oak and sweetgum trees. Visitors will descend underground to a Sept. 11 museum and be able to view the waterfalls from below." This is according to foxnews.com. For additional information on this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

The Upset of Upsets

After losing to Appalachian State University last week, Michigan lost again this time to Oregon. The score was 39-7 with Dennis Dixon managed to run 368 yards and four touch downs which have become his career record. This marks the most incredible upset of upsets for Michigan in its 39-year-history. For news on the game and other topics go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com, or www.cnn.com.

Greetings from Paris

After shying away from the spotlight a few months ago, Paris Hilton is once again making a comeback, but not in the way you would think. The 26-year-old heiress is suing HALLMARK for reportedly using her image and her infamous slogan "That's hot" without her consent. The card has been selling for $2.49 and HALLMARK reportedly has used her image on three other cards. Hilton is seeking $500,000 in damages. For this and other news go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com, or www.cnn.com.

Missing Madeleine

Madeleine McCann who disappeared while with her family on vacation in Portugal sparked a global Amber Alert trying to locate her. Now her mother Kate has been named as a suspect in her daughters disappearance. A family friend told the AP that not only would Kate McCann be named as a suspect but her husband Gerry will be also. The British couple have maintained their innocence in their daughters case throughout the investigation. Continuing to look for Madeleine her parents traveled Europe and even visited Pope Benedict XVI. However, Madeleine has not yet been found and the Portugal police's decision to name her parents as suspects have left them both shocked and surprised. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Pavarotti Dies

World renowned and well known Italian tenor opera singer Pavarotti dies at the age of 71. The famous tenor who achieved fame throughout all musical spectrum's was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. A statement that reached news affiliates such as MSN.com said, "The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life. In fitting with the approach that characterised his life and work, he remained positive until finally succumbing to the last stages of his illness." Pavarotti will be missed but his voice will never be forgotten. For this and other news please go to www.msn.com, www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Decisions Decisions

Senator Larry Craig is having second thoughts. Late last week the Senator who is accused of being guilty after an airport men's restroom sex sting, told reporters and the public that he was going to resign by the end of this month. However, Craig is looking to the Senate Ethics Committee to clear his name and it appears the congressman from Boise, Idaho will fight for his seat in Congress. Craig has also hired a lawyer. According to foxnews.com "Craig, who remained in Idaho on Tuesday as the Senate reconvened following its summer break, contended throughout last week he had done nothing wrong and said his only mistake was pleading guilty." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msnbc.com.

Craig to Resign

Senator Larry Craig announced that he will be resigning on September 30th. His resignation comes amidst the June allegations of trying to solicit a police officer in a Minneapolis airport men's restroom. According to foxnews.com reports, " The three-term Republican senator had maintained that he did nothing wrong except for making the guilty plea without consulting a lawyer. But he found almost no support among Republicans in his home state or Washington." The Senator is said to announce his future career plans today. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Remembering a Princess

Ten years ago in a Paris tunnel a generation saw the end of a remarkable woman. Princess Diana was more than just a philanthropist she was also a mother, sister, daughter, and devoted friend. Today marks the tenth anniversary of her death. The youngest of her sons Prince Harry spoke about his mother saying "She was our guardian, friend and protector. She never once allowed her unfaltering love us to go unspoken or undemonstrated." Diana never let her love of those in need go unspoken either. She made it her mission in life to seek out the sick, to aid them, comfort them, and give them a voice. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.yahoo.com.

Beethoven.....Murdered?

Was Beethoven murdered by his own doctor? New reports out today suggest that he was given an overdose and died due to lead poisoning. However, there is no question about it that Beethoven was a very sick man before his death. According to Christian Reiter, a Venetian forensic scientist, Beethoven's lead level spiked with each visit from his doctor. According to the report at foxnews.com "He says his analysis, published last week in the Beethoven Journal, shows that in the final months of the composer's life, lead concentrations in his body spiked every time he was treated by his doctor, Andreas Wawruch, for fluid inside the abdomen. Those lethal doses permeated Beethoven's ailing liver, ultimately killing him, Reiter told The Associated Press." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Utah Mine Rescue to Use Camera

The rescuers admit that it might be a long shot but it is worth a try to find the trapped miners in Huntington, Utah. The six miners have been missing for 21 days and so far the rescue efforts have seen the loss and injury of other rescue workers. It is planned that a robot manning a camera will go down into the mine at 1500 feet and will take images of the surrounding area. This effort is expected to aid in the finding and rescue of the men below. Here at historyinthemaking our thoughts are with the family and friends of these men and those who are trying to rescue them. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Gonzales Resigns

On Friday Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned by phone. Reportedly President Bush understood the reasons for the Attorney General to step down but accepted his resignation hesitantly. Gonzoles' temporary replacement might be Paul Clement who is the Solicitor General. According to reports by Fox News, "Bush has steadfastly held that Gonzales did nothing wrong in the firings or legal decision-making and the probes were merely an attack on the administration for its decisions." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Lucky in Love

The White House announced Thursday that Jenna Bush, the Presidents daughter, is now engaged to her long time boyfriend. When reporters asked if they would be getting married in the Rose Garden the spokeswoman for Laura Bush said that they had not yet made any plans for the ceremony. The last time a marriage ceremony took place at the White House was when Nixon's daughter tied the knot. The mystery man in Jenna's life is Henry Hager, 29. The two have been dating for several years and Hager could be seen next to Jenna's side at family functions "such as the November 2005 dinner in honor of Britain's Prince Charles," according to MSN.com. Hager is the son of John and Maggie Hager of Richmond, Va. His father is chairman of the Republican Party in Virginia. His father is also the former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. For more on Jenna's engagement and other news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.msn.com, www.cnn.com, or www.nbc.com.

3 Utah Mine Rescuers Killed in Collapse, 6 Injured

It has been 11 days total since the August 6th Utah Mine collapsed. Officials brief the families every day as to their progress trying to reach the trapped miners. However, the rescue efforts were compromised and as a result three of the rescuers were killed by another fatal collapse, and six others were reported injured. According to foxnews.com "The seismic activity underground has just been relentless. The mountain is still alive, the mountain is still moving and we cannot endanger the rescue workers as we drive toward these trapped miners," said Bob Murray, chief of Murray Energy Corp., the co-owner and operator of the Crandall Canyon mine." Reportedly rescue workers heard strange noises coming from the mine giving everyone a glimmer of hope that they will find these men alive. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of this tragedy here at historyinthemaking. For this and other updates on the Utah mine rescue efforts please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com, or www.msnbc.com.

Two Sides to Everything

You know that old saying "There's two sides to everything"? Well apparently there were two sides to our 16th President, and no I'm not talking about personality. I'm talking about facial features. Science has confirmed what so many artists and sculptures of Abraham Lincoln already knew, that he had a good side and a bad side. Everyone does when taking a photograph, but President Lincoln's features are a little more defined. The claim states that his left side was much smaller than his right side. According to the report "Lincoln's contemporaries noted his left eye at times drifted upward independently of his right eye, a condition now termed strabismus said, Dr. Ronald Fishman who published this study in the August issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology." And as any history buff, especially one addicted to anything during the Civil War will note, Lincoln's sculpture in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, also points out two sides to the Presidents facial expression. On one side he appears calm and relaxed, a time of peace. On the other his eye is narrowed and his fist tightly clinched, a sign of stress. For this and other news please go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnew.com, www.cnn.com, or www.history.com.

Merv Griffin Dies

Merv Griffin died this weekend from Prostate Cancer. Mr. Griffin was one of televisions most beloved icons in the 1960s through 1980s. He launched television game shows like Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and even his own talk show "THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW." It was this outlet that allowed him to interview Presidents and celebrities alike. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Would You like Fries with That?

Mary Byrne Smith, an Alabama ministers wife, who has been missing for almost over four months was found yesterday. According to police Mary was working at a New York fast-food restaurant, unharmed, under an alias. Police Chief Mike Halphen reported to the press that Mary did not wish to disclose the reasons for her disappearance. In order to get to New York Mrs. Smith pawned her wedding ring and asked how far the money would take her. Mary will not face any criminal charges because the police believe that she left of her own free well in an attempt to start a new life. For the rest of this story and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Hitting a Home Run

This weekend millions of Simpson fans got exactly what they had been waiting for. The release of the SIMPSON'S movie raked in $71.4 million at the box office. The SIMPSON'S over took "I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry" bumping it down to second place and Harry Potter into third. It finally appears that Homer hit a home run. Hope everyone who went enjoyed it. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

A Kiss is Worth A Thousand Words

Glenn McDuffie was not believed to be telling the truth when he claimed to be the kissing sailor in a classic sixty-two year old photograph. However a renowned Texas sketch police artist backs up Mr. McDuffie's claim. Lois Gibson said that his eyebrows, hair texture, and facial features match the photograph taken in Times Square. The photo is infamous for being one of the best taken at the relief of the end of the second World War. Mr. McDuffie said that it was time people knew the truth. I suppose a kiss really is worth a thousand words. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.