In The News...

The Real Story: Researchers say Capt. John Smith's story of Pocahontas is not true. "Instead of Pocahontas begging her father, the chief, to spare her lover's life, in reality, Pocahontas had her conversations recorded by her confidante, Tripping Buffalo, and agreed to testify against Smith in exchange for immunity." (Alex Kaseberg)

Military Affairs: The Pentagon has issued strict new rules on military fraternization that will severely restrict love affairs and even some friendships in the service. "However, high-ranking officers caught in bed with defense contractors are, as always, exempt." (Mills)

Soapbox: "The Young and the Restless" is celebrating its 500th week as the NO. 1-rated soap opera. "The show's rating has lasted 10 times longer than any of the show's relationships." (Premiere Radio)

The Lockdown: Despite continuing sharp declines in the incidence of serious crime, the nation's prison population is growing. "A recent Department of Justice study cites two possible causes. No. 1, judges handing down longer jail terms, and No. 2, a massive influx of former Clinton administration officials." (Jay Leno)

Cochran Suit: "Johnnie Cochran's libel suit against the New York Post has been thrown out. The judge bought the defendant's argument for tossing it. 'Even if he's pissed, it must be dismissed.'" (Ray)

Going Up?: Thousands turned out for a new age music concert given by pianist John Tesh in Palmdale, Calif. "How they managed to cram that many people into an elevator is still a mystery." (Bob Mills)

The Toad Tales: Researchers at Stanford University said they have developed a new and improved "virtual frog" so students can dissect it over the Internet without the gore associated with an actual lab. "It is still not clear whether students will be able to kiss the screen and create a virtual prince." (Robish)

Small Spots: The people behind "Seinfeld" came up with an hour of highlights from the past nine years and called it "The Clip Show." "UPN's following with high-lights form all their shows, but there's a problem. They only have about a 4-minute show." (Andrew Wisot)

The Suits Say: "Comedian Dave Chappelle walked away from his sitcom project for Fox after executives told him it was 'too black'. It'll be replaced by a new show called 'Two Guys, a Girl, and Jimmy the Greek.'" (Zack Taylor - Westwood One Radio Network)