What a difference an election makes. The U.S. says it would consider working with Syria and Iran to stabilize Iraq. BBC With the Democrats’ winning control of both houses of Congress, troop reduction is on their wish list. New York Times

Bush will hear preliminary recommendations from the Iraq Study Group today. ABC (video) Who is this Iraq Study Group and are they going to have any good suggestions? Washington Post

Study shows jetlag can be fatal.. In elderly mice. They don’t know if rodent business class makes any difference. Economist

Lap dances have been banned in Vegas. We’re not kidding. We wonder if they’re going to ban gambling too. Los Angeles Times

Mets to say goodbye to Shea, say hello to CitiField.. And $20 million a year. New York Post

“Five Things We Learned This Weekend” in College Football. Sports Illustrated The BCS standings are out. Rutgers continues its surprise ascent. ESPN

The World’s smallest waist (15”). The most rattlesnakes held in a mouth (four). The longest Zorbing distance (huh?). Grab a pint and check out attempts to make the Guinness Book of World Records.