-Hank Stuever
Frank Rich on Laura Bush and the decay of modern journalism.
BBC reporter looks at the role of religion in the American South.
MONDAY, MONDAY:
* al-Jazeera focuses on reform.
* Analysis: is Blair's win in the UK good news for the Democrats in the US?
* Is Wal-Mart looking to change its business model? And, can they?
* Robert Novak's ethics-free zone.
* Federal aid to Christian school in Alaska spurs lawsuit.
* Animal rights activists step up attacks.
* Looking at the viability of nuclear power to reduce our dependence on oil.
* Online fantasy gaming grows big in China.
* Cable is stealing crucial late night TV audience.
* Nick Hornby's next novel optioned for a movie before its release.
Joel Achenbach asks: Einstein revolutionized space, time and gravity, but what has he done for us lately?
Do we really want to know how the brain works?
Ten things we didn't know this time last week.