[Researchers at the University of Cambridge say that meerkats have proven to be the first known mammals to pass on traditions, like sleeping in late, through generations. Telegraph; AP]

Do you remember the bloody battle between Dubya and Kerry? Phyllis Nefler does. So do the NYT's bitchy Weddings & Celebrations editors, who love a juicy broadsheet when they can make one. The battle royale continues. Also, look: meerkats!