David Axelrod Reflects
For political wonks (and Chicagoans) only: David Axelrod talks about Obama’s first two years.
Biographies
Rock Stars and Their Parents: The Photos
A fabulous gallery from LIFE photographer John Olsen. Starting with Frank Zappa:Zappa’s mom:
The Challenger Commission and the 25th Anniversary
Today is the 25th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger exploding after takeoff and killing all seven astronauts on board.
The most famous crew member at the time was probably Christa McAuliffe. She was a high school teacher from New Hampshire, the first of what was called the Teacher in Space Program from NASA.
Also on board: Commander Francis R. Scobee, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Mission Specialists Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S. Onizuka and Ronald E. McNair, and Payload Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis.
Clint Eastwood In Your Kitchen
Here’s what it’s like when a Hollywood icon shoots a 20-second bit outside your front door. Best line:
Happy 130th Deathday, Fedor Dostoevsky
Fedor Dostoevsky, author of Crime and Punishment — and the beloved Russian author not played by Christopher Plummer — died on this day in 1881. Speaking of crime and punishment: Dostoevsky beat Billy the Kid to the grave by just six months.
Sarah Palin Uses Naughty Internet Slang
Over at Media Matters, they’re featuring a video clip from Fox News — in which former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin uses naughty internet slang — on national tee-vee! — to harp on President Barack Obama’s recent State of the Union address (hint: it’s not SOTU).
Donald Sutherland Has Never Been Nominated for an Oscar?
Nope.Klute (with Jane Fonda, above), M*A*S*H, Don’t Look Now, Day of the Locust… sorry, not good enough.
Ronald Reagan Had Early Alzheimer’s While President, Says His Son
Speaking of Nelson Mandela and memory loss: President Ronald Reagan showed signs of Alzheimer’s Disease as early as 1986, says his son
Reading the Tea Leaves on Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is in the hospital, and South Africa is worried. Mandela was airlifted from Capetown to Milpark Hospital in Johannesberg on Wednesday and was seen by pulmonologist Michael Plit. The doctor told reporters that Nelson Mandela “has been admitted for investigation.”
Donald Sutherland Still Looks Supercool
Donald Sutherland poses on Hollywood Boulevard after receiving his star on the Walk of Fame. Not many can pull off the pinstriped-suit-with-Santa-Claus-beard look.