Early “retirement” Pakistani President Pervez Musharaff is expected to step down in the next few days. The news came after leaders of the ruling coalition said they planned to impeach him.

Money matters Inflation has skyrocketed to a 17-year high, so each party’s presumptive presidential nominee is talking taxes. Both Obama and McCain say their plan is a net tax cut. Obama released the specifics of his plan and McCain shot back, calling it an “economic disaster.” Economists say neither plan will realistically shave down the federal deficit. Here’s a fact box giving the down low on both proposals.

Changing hands While the pols are promising to cut down on your costs, some interesting exchanges have been gong on. Donors gave McCain a boost last month, sending $27 million into his campaign coffer. A John Edwards associate is trying to explain why he gave $14,000 to his former mistress (and alleged baby mama). Federal investigators say Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), who faces a slew of criminal charges stemming from alleged fibs on his financial disclosure forms, accepted an electronic generator before Y2K.

A big discovery Two Georgians claim to have found Bigfoot’s body. Most say it’s a hoax. My assessment? If FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder shows up on the scene, it’s gotta be real.

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