John McCain has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the USA. The USA is in a fight, in Iraq and Afghanistan, and will he be able to deal with it effectively, neutralise the threats and get everyone out of the bloodshed? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, Britney looks down in the dumps, shaven head, rehab and all. K-Fedex says he still cares about her, as does ex Justin Timberlake. Here’s hoping she recovers.

James Cameron claims that he has found the bones of Jesus Christ and his family. I’m hoping he won’t regret it when he’s at the Pearly Gates.

Picasso’s grand-daughter has woken to find 2 paintings valued 30 million pounds missing from her house. And the alarm didn’t go off. How much did that alarm cost? What brand and model was it? Just so we know what to avoid.

Place to visit today - the local zoo.

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