New Kids are back on the block: While our own kids plaster posters of the Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana on their walls, moms everywhere had the chance to revisit their own boy-band past with the return of New Kids on the Block, who reunited on Today for their first public performance since the '90s.

First white valedictorian named in primarily black school: Joshua Packwood will graduate this weekend from Morehouse College as valedictorian of his class at the historically black, all-male university. Packwood said he always gravitated towards the black culture and has only dated women of color. While most of his peers welcomed him to campus, there are some who feel that he should have studied at another institution and object to him being at the top of the class.

Obesity heats up the planet: Need motivation to start that diet? According to researchers, overweight people have a negative effect on the environment and contribute to the global warming crisis. Obese people require more gas and eat more food, which put a strain on Mother Earth.

Saudi Arabia refuses to pump more oil: The oil-rich nation rejected a request by President Bush today to produce more oil in order to drive down prices. The Saudi government said they would only beef up production if there was a demand by consumers. Gas prices increased an average of 72 cents a gallon since the beginning of the year.

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