In The News...

Around the Country: Tobacco companies are facing new anti-smoking TV commercials. One says the last three men from Marboro country died of lung cancer. "Tobacco lawyers say this proves that horseback riding causes lung cancer." (Argus Hamilton)

Bill Maher thinks Liggett admitted the dangers of smoking for PR. "When was the last time anyone bought a Chesterfield?"

Tobacco stocks have taken a big tumble," says Jay Leno. "Phillip Morris fell 6 points. They lost so much money they may have to lay off two senators."

The governor of Arkansas wants the words "act of God" taken out of a tornado relief bill so that God will not be blamed for the disaster. "I guess it was one of those artificial tornadoes we've heard so much about," says Jimmy McConnell.

"Arkansas has enough problems without worrying about ticking off God." (Daily Scoop)

"The national college fraternity Phi Delta Theta has decided to go alcohol-free," says Leno. It will make their houses pretty easy to spot on campuses. They will be the only frat houses with live, growing shrubbery around them."