Oregon Family Council decides not to challenge Senate Bill 2, which added sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s anti-discrimination law. “The most critical aspect of SB 2 for us was protecting our religious liberties. The legislature addressed that concern.”

Russian youth in Oregon, however, may fight the measure.

European astronomers found another Earth-like planet. “‘This appears to be the very first detection of a whole new habitable world, with liquid water and the possibility of life. It’s a huge milestone in astronomy,’ Alan P. Boss, an astronomer withthe Carnegie Institution in Washington, said.” (But it’s 20 light years away. So let’s not go nuts fucking this Earth up on the way out, okay?)

Rep. Dennis Kucinich filed a resolution calling for Vice President Dick Cheney’s impeachment. “‘I do so in defense of the rights of the American people to have a government that is honest and peaceful,’ Kucinich said.”

Britney Spears: Hitting the bottle again?

Google is one step closer to world domination. “The Mountain View search engine has outstripped Microsoft on two fronts, becoming both the most visited Web site and the most valuable global brand.”