In The News ...

...Oh, My!: Al Gore isn't enjoying total support among Democrats. "Some feel he's too liberal, others fear he's been tainted by the Clinton scandals, and the rest worry that he may get caught in the rain without his oil can." (Alex Kaseberg)

And It's Tasty, Too: In Coleford, England, two men overtaken by road rage attacked the driver in front of them, repeatedly biting him and chewing off a piece of his ear. He will face criminal charges in England next month, and Tyson in Vegas in the fall. (Jim Rosenberg)

Silly Science: The state of California is concerned that an herbicide for weeds might also be damaging the prune crop. "This is the worst news to hit prune consumers since CBS canceled 'Murder, She Wrote.'" (Jay Leno)

Archie & Edith: "All in the Family" creator Norman Lear has reportedly inked a deal to develop a weekly animated comedy series about a group of senior citizens. Working title: "The Mighty Morphin Golden Girls." (Rosenberg)

On the Rebound: People magazine says NBC is planning to pay former "ER" star George Clooney $2 million an episode to make several guest appearances next season. "You know, kind of like the same arrangement the L.A. Lakers had with Dennis Rodman." (Andrew Wisot)

You've Got Mail: America Online will invest $1.5 billion in DirecTV creator Hughes Electronics Corp. AOL is working to develop the first- ever television busy signal. (Rosenberg)

What's That On The Coke Can?: The Supreme Court Monday agreed to decide whether a federal law intended to shield children from sex-oriented cable TV networks violates free-speech rights. Justice Thomas indicated the review process "might take many, many months." (Rosenberg)

Spam I Am: Spam is celebrating its 62nd anniversary. In fact, in honor of the event, 7-11 will roll back the price of Spam to 1937 on all cans marked "1937." (Steve Voldseth)

New Human Part: Doctors in Shanghai have constructed a new sex organ for a man who lost his in an industrial accident. They made it using arm, leg and stomach tissue. In fact, I think they got the idea reading the ingredients label on a package of Ball Park franks. (Voldseth)

What Sort of Man Reads Playboy?: Ron Howard is making a movie about the life of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. I plan on going to the movie -- but just for the dialogue. (Bill Williams)