Obama criticizes Republican VP hopeful Sarah Palin for Congressional earmarks. Here's a heads up, Barack: who cares about earmarks when your pregnant 17-year-old daughter has stretchmarks?

Two teenage girls stab 75-year-old man to death in a robbery that got them $15, which they promptly used to buy four gallons of gas.

Mexican Wal-Mart violates Mexico's constitution by paying workers in Wal-Mart gift cards. [Insert offensive south-of-the-border quip here.]

Google celebrates its 10th anniversary. Party ends early when founders realize even $50 billion doesn't undo a lifetime of being a computer geek.

'70s rock duo Heart angry over Republican's use of their hit "Barracuda" as vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's "theme song." Oooooh, barracuda.

Black bear attacks and reveals secret marijuana grow-center in Utah. Bear cites "munchies" as reason for attack; growers accept apology.

Husband of murdered Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto assumes power in Pakistan. Clintons consider moving to Pakistan.