What a Surprise — Vladimir Putin says he will run for president of Russia in 2012.

Palestine — The talk of statehood gets the peace talks going again.

Change for Nickleby — The White House proposed waivers for No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Cash for Classrooms — Vice President Joe Biden said South Florida schools could get a lot of money for construction from the American Jobs Act.

Tropical Update — TS Ophelia is keeping away from land; TD Seventeen is off the by the Azores.

The Tigers beat the Orioles in another close one.