In Media, Even Death Cannot Stop Nepotism

Luke Russert gets a job at NBC, and everyone has liquidity problems (except the tenants of 15 Central Park West), in our daily roundup of media, finance, real-estate and law news.

Tim Russert As Guardian Angel: Is the Media Going Too Far?

The endless memorials were one thing, but now he's saving people's lives from beyond the grave?

They Waterboarded Christopher Hitchens

Finally, right? Plus, David Brooks thinks Goldman Sachs may be on the cusp of a coup, and the "summer of legal vindication" kicks off in our hump-day roundup of media, finance, law, and real-estate news.

Tom Wolfe Still Making Sweeping, Mostly True Generalizations

The writer predicts "the end of capitalism," and may be right; Ariana Huffington talks about her beef with Tim Russert; and a Manhattan lawyer does due diligence with the Other Side, all in our daily rundown of weird, wonderful finance, media, law and real-estate news.

Indicted Bear Stearns Hedge-Fund Manager’s Business Card Raking In Cash on eBay

Matthew Tannin's old business card is getting bid up, even as everything else Wall Street seems to be going down. All that and more in our daily roundup of finance, real-estate, media, and law news.

Peggy Noonan Does Not Like to Be Profiled

The conservative 'Journal' columnist and former presidential speechwriter tries, in the politest way possible, to kill a story.

Tim Russert Immortalized by ‘Cursed’ Rug Maker

Created last year by artist Rob Conger, the 56-by-36-inch piece is made of woven acrylic yarn.

Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews United in Hatred of Paula Froelich

Keith Olbermann is a man who will fight for Chris Matthews's honor.

The Freedom Tower Has an Empty Dance Card

The Port Authority is offering it up for sale, according to the 'Post.' That, and more city news in our daily industry roundup.

Harry Potter and the Lean, Mean, Skorcher Butt Machine

Daniel Radcliffe is spotted toning up his bum for 'Equus,' Mary J. Blige helps a stranger buy a dress, and Adam Duritz takes up with a new actress, all in our daily distillation of the city's gossip columns.

Who Will Replace Russert? (Seacrest, Shockingly, Not on Short List)

Hey, just as long as it's not O'Reilly, right?

Remembering Tim Russert: Greatest Hits From the Obits

Russert's friends, family, and the media share their thoughts on one of the most highly respected men in journalism.

Breaking: Tim Russert Dies of a Heart Attack at 58

He collapsed while at work at NBC's Washington news bureau.

Some Claiming Hussein- and Race-Baiting Strengthen Obama

Kate Middleton Quits Fashion — Soon to Be Engaged?

Stephen Colbert Collides With Reality, Drops Campaign

Rupert Murdoch Wins the Party