The near-term political consequences of the passage of health care reform are likely to be quite severe for the Democratic Party. Only those who believe in the Tooth Fairy think that a bill adding millions to the health insurance rolls will end up curbing the exploding cost of health care …

At Thursday’s health care summit, Rep. Louise Slaughter issued a dramatic call for health care reform, telling us of a woman who was so poor that she wore her late sister’s dentures: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) REP. LOUISE SLAUGHTER, D-N.Y.: I have a constituent that you won’t believe and I know …

The news that is not White House approved… Los Suns? If you plan to tune into Wednesday night’s NBA playoff game between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs, something may look a little different. Suns owner Robert Sarver is changing the team’s jerseys to read “Los Suns” to …

What I’m about to say will strike some of you as crass, so ahead of time, I apologize. Not for what I’m going to say, but that some of you might be offended for me saying it. I think this BP oil mess is the best thing that ever happened …

Plump, juicy strawberries. Rich and red. Ribbons of honey. Golden and thick. Piles of pomegranates. Juicy and ripe. There are some foods that are irresistibly sexy, even when they’re not trying. The reason why is simple. Great sex is all about powerful sensory experiences, so is great food. No wonder …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Senior Stress There has been a lot of talk about end-of-life care during the current health care debate. But across “the Pond,” some serious questions are being raised. A group of leading British doctors has written to The Daily Telegraph insisting that …

Please don’t think I obsess over such things, but we’re just getting wind of President Obama’s planned media blitz this weekend. Once again, he’ll be doing the rounds, but guess who he is not getting around to? Surprise: us! That may change, but as of now, the president is slated …

Oscar’s Next Host: Billy Crystal? | Slumdogs Off to Disneyland | Heath’s Return To The Chateau | Elton Rocks In Two Places | Oscar Tidbits: Beyonce, Etc. Oscar’s Next Host: Billy Crystal? Now that Hugh Jackman’s turn as host of the Academy Awards has been cemented as a success, the …

Tonight President Obama will try to convince America that this spending package is what we have to do. But here’s The One Thing: Since this financial mess began, there have been screams for everyone to do something right now, but fighting that impulse is often our best move. Boy, don’t …

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is preparing to charge Ali Saleh Kahlah al Marri, the only “enemy combatant” currently held on U.S. soil, for his alleged role in terrorist activities, according to a source with knowledge of the case. The source says that a formal filing of charges is “imminent,” …