Cartoons of the week

From Obama's visit to Iraq to Al Gore's impossible dream and the freefall of both Fannie and Freddie Mac, a different take on the week's headlines

Swampland

Obama in London

If there is a perfect metaphor for the way Obama seems to be giving Europe the vapors, it was the first question he got Saturday from the famously ferocious British press corps: Do you believe there's a special relationship between the US and Britain?

Tuned In

When Shark TV Bites

Watching this installment of MythBusters, it really seemed like they were scraping the bottom of the fish barrel to come up with shark myths — has anyone even heard the "myth" that chili powder repels sharks?

Obama: "We Don't Buy Our Own Hype"

The Senator tries to tamp down criticism that he's getting ahead of himself in the race for the White House in his latest interview. Get details and your 24/7 political news on The Page

Obama: How to Look Presidential

First, hang out with the troops in dangerous places, then visit with other presidents. Now deal with the economy

Obama Gets Love from Sarkozy

The French President can barely contain his admiration for the American candidate — neither can the French public and media

Obama Urges Unity in Berlin

In front of a huge, adoring crowd, the Democratic nominee offers a not-so-veiled rebuke to the Bush foreign policy

What's Hot This Weekend

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog online, Miley Cyrus releases her new CD, Shark Week continues on the Discovery Channel, and more

Tea and a Hotel

From tea tourism in Malaysia to afternoon tastings in Picadilly, the not-so-new brew is giving coffee a jolt and history meets hospitality in Sri Lanka