Speedy solar storms carrying a billion tons of charged gas through space let out a thunderous scream before they unleash satellite-stopping radiation storms that slam into Earth’s magnetic field. A team of astronomers presented this finding here today at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society, one that could give …

Here are some of your responses to Mike’s last column. Elliot in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.: Hey, Mike — you certainly hit the nail on the head about the whole Baldwin/Basinger saga. As the child of a divorced family, I can tell you firsthand that parents can become so consumed with …

WASHINGTON – First man, first spouse, first gentleman — whatever assignation is used, former President Bill Clinton will make history if his wife, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, is elected the first woman president of the United States. The prospect has spawned a fever of speculation, not the least of …

The largest planet ever discovered is also one of the strangest, and theoretically should not even exist, scientists say. Dubbed TrES-4, the planet is about 1.7 times the size of Jupiter and belongs to a small subclass of “puffy” planets that have extremely low densities. The finding will be detailed …

The annual Harris Poll gauging public views of 23 professions just came out — and journalists were ranked at the bottom, just between tort lawyers and porn fluffers. • Boost Greg’s self-esteem: Watch his Greg-alogue Just 13 percent said that journalism had “very great prestige,” while 16 percent said it …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: A Matter of Color When Tennessee Democratic Congressman Stephen Cohen replaced Harold Ford — who quit to run for senate — he wanted to establish a firm connection in the black community — since his district in Memphis is majority African-American. Cohen …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Don’t Call Us The FBI has been forced to abandon some recent criminal investigations into leaks of classified information because it cannot get cooperation from intelligence agencies. The New York Sun reports investigators had to close three inquiries because the agencies victimized …

Mitt Romney picks up some ground on his two main rivals in the latest FOX News poll as the Granite State’s first-in-the-nation primary looms closer — at just over three weeks away. The poll shows that John McCain and Rudy Giuliani still are capable of making the race closer, but …

Hillary Clinton | Enrique Iglesias | Harry Potter Hillary’s Hollywood Pals Are a Little Fickle Hillary Clinton is raising a lot of money in Hollywood for her presidential bid, but where are her closest friends and what are they doing with their money? Married actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Kids Care Congressional Democrats are pushing legislation that would expand the reach of the federal program that feeds money to states to pay for poor children’s health insurance. But The Washington Times reports the Senate version would raise the eligibility ceiling on …