• Cartoon bombs: Boston was nearly shut down yesterday as cops freaked over what they thought were bombs placed throughout the city. Turns out they were hastily constructed ads for the Cartoon Network's Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

• Stuart Saves His State: Soon to be former Air America radio host Al Franken has decided to run for Senator in Minnesota because he's good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it, people like him. Previously: Air America Stiffs Al Franken

• No laughing matter: Acid-tongued political columnist and humorist Molly Ivins, a Texan on the opposite side of the political spectrum from her nemesis George "Shrub" Bush, passed away at 62.