As the frenzy of tributes to Tim Russert begins to calm down, I find myself thinking more of his widow, Maureen Orth, and their son, Luke Russert. I know the frenzy has been good for them, as will the wake today and the funeral and memorial service on Wednesday. It's...

It's naive of people to think Michael Jackson can't find a profitable job in the entertainment industry in America, and that he'll be forced to go to Europe and Japan to make the kind of money he once could count on. Hey, folks, this is the land of "American Idol"...