Eep. “The terrorist network al Qaeda will likely leverage its contacts and capabilities in Iraq to mount an attack on US soil.”

Senate Democrats to pull an all-nighter over Iraq? “How many sleepless nights have our soldiers and their families had?” points out Democratic Senate Whip Dick Durbin.

U.S. Senator David Vittner—accused last week of patronizing a D.C. escort service and a New Orleans brothel—apologizes for “actions from my past,” but admits nothing. (Countdown to “rehab” begins now…)

Portland airport screener busted for allegedly swiping prescription drugs from luggage.

Cops make an arrest in year-old hit-and-run death of jogger Kimberly Powell.

Randy Leonard to ban smoking outside of city buildings?

And finally, no swimming in the Willamette today! The sewers have overflowed. Again.