This Week's Episode: GB Radio

Today is Sunday, Aug. 24. Today's birthdays include baseball hall-of-famer Cal Ripken Jr. who turns 48. Our picture of the day is a close encounter of the ostrich kind.

It's not exactly like reading the Sunday edition of the NY Times but the GB News Brew is a lot quicker and a lot less expensive. Today's top stories and more.

Happy Mother's Day! Today's birthdays, this day in history, quote of the day, and picture of the day -- all from a GB perspective.

Start your Sunday off right with a fresh, hot cup of GB News Brew! Includes developing details on the death of Christian Brando, and the results of Saturday's crucial Democratic primary.

The Sunday Edition of the NY times or Boomer's Daily Buzz? That's a tough one. In today's Buzz: Hillary drops in on SNL, Ahmadinejad drops in on Iraq, Harry's home and not happy about it, the earth as you've never seen it, and eco-power -- fab or folly?

Today is Sunday, January 13, 2008, the 13th day of 2008. There are 353 days left in the year. Check out our links to news stories you might find interesting.

Screen legend Charlton Heston has died at the age of 84. The Oscar-winning actor was best known for playing historical figures ranging from Moses to Michelangelo. Heston announced in 2002 that he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

Legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died Sunday night from complications of brain cancer at age 71. He's remembered for changing the face of the fashion industry.

Todays Buzz: Obama on defensive after "small-town" comment, American Airlines back in the air, Sting's new digs, best wines under $10, best U.S. beaches, how to help a friend with cancer, and more.

While you were sleeping -- astronauts build a robot in space. Also, another NYC tragedy, Obama pads delegate lead, where to learn online, and more patients awake during surgery than once thought.

George Carlin, the irreverent king of counterculture comedians, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71. Carlin loved to push boundaries and was best known for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine.

Happy Easter. Today's Buzz -- Pope appeals for peace, the Fed's amazing week, the 'age-me mirror,' historically inaccurate movies, and award-winning user-generated videos.

It's Super Bowl Sunday. Love it or loathe it, the big game is here. Start your day with a freshly brewed cup of the GB News Brew featuring some super Super Bowl hook ups.

The GB News Brew. It's ground fresh daily, just for you. Check inside for today's top stories, today's birthdays and a look back at January 20th through history.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author has died at 89. His son said late Sunday that he died of heart failure. Solzhenitsyn was a world symbol of censorship and oppression in the Soviet Union.

And the winner is..... The 8oth Academy Awards are tonight and Boomer's Morning Buzz will get you more than ready. John Stewart hosts. ABC's live telecast begins at 8:00 EST with a 30-min red carpet pre-show hosted by Regis Philbin.

In today's Buzz: Obama says Clinton should stay in the race, the world's rolling blackout, record sports crowd, answers to questions you've always had, the most dangerous cars and more.

Soul and funk music legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 65. A sheriff's deputy responded to Hayes' home after his wife found him unconscious on his bedroom floor near a treadmill that was running.

Spring Forward. Daylight Saying Time went into effect overnight. It may be an hour later than you think. In today's buzz: DST fun facts, Faith the dog, TV news on-air smackdown and more.

Sunday's Buzz: Happy birthday Edna Parker. The world's oldest person turns 115 today. Also, Countdown to Pennsylvania, Danica makes history, fine wine, aerobic exercise, unusual weather phenomena, and more.

Clinton wants to debate 'old school' style with no moderators, searching for the killer shark, how to fight a ticket, male menopause, and do you know what an Oshiya is? You will after watching today's video.

Derby tragedy renews horse racing controversy, common drugs hasten decline in elderly years, exercise your brain or else you'll....uh, 98 interesting facts about dogs, and more.

You talkin' to me? Today's birthdays include Robert DeNiro. The Academy Award winning American film actor, director, and producer turns 65.

The Phoenix has landed. The first spacecraft designed to acquire the water of an alien planet landed safely on Mars' northern pole Sunday evening.

Martha Stewart turns 67 today. Stewart is 3rd on Forbes' list of the 20 Richest Women in Entertainment with a net worth of $638 million. (Billionaires Oprah Winfrey and J.K. Rowling top the list.)

Happy Father's Day. The first Father's Day was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.

On this day in 1948, Allen Funt's "Candid Microphone," later titled "Candid Camera," made its television debut on ABC. The premise of the show involved concealed cameras filming ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations.

Make way for Whoopi -- the nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! Check it out, and see the biggest name of all -- the host!

Beverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.

Morgan Freeman is reportedly in serious condition after a car accident in Mississippi.

Better cross Wii off your Christmas list. Move over Furby and Tickle Me Elmo. The Nintendo Wii has not only become this season's must have gift -- it may be the hardest to get holiday gift of all time and is causing near mass hysteria.

Former White House spokseman and journalist Tony Snow, who President Bush says brought "wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," has died of cancer at the age of 53.

None of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.

Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.