16 January 2007: Afternoon By The Morning News — 16 Jan 2007 Obama announces presidential exploratory committee--does this mean he now has to quit smoking? Study shows pet owners drink less alcohol, but smoke more cigarettes than the petless. New York Times surmises that more women than ever are living spouseless--Dawn Eden says casual sex with rock stars is the reason. More questions than answers when Deborah Solomon riddles John Ashbery. Nobody's taking their folic acid anymore--a concern since it's known to reduce the incidence of brain and spinal birth defects. Also of concern: Your vitamins may be killing you. Even seafood raised in the wild can contain mercury, PCBS, and other contaminants. When to buy organic--and when it doesn't matter. Mp3: Collected interviews, including Mick Jagger from 1970 and Noel Gallagher from 2004. Donatella Versace, looking for an "ethical, austere, and elegant" man, turns to the Pope's private secretary for inspiration. Is Mubarak so charming that Condi can ignore the torture allegations in Egypt--even with video proof? Beauty queen saves Iranian girl from death penalty.
