Headlines @ 12:46 p.m.

*Conference shows journalists' love for Kerry: Reporters cheered, whistled for Democrat, not thrilled by Bush speech (Editor & Publisher): Don't look now but some liberals in the media (who outnumber conservatives 5-to-1) have dropped all pretense of neutrality.

*Alan Keyes' sweat on sale at eBay: Perspiration-soaked napkin auctioned by zealous fan (WorldNetDaily): What's next? Slick Willie's, ahem, DNA sample from Monica's blue dress? Don't bet against it.

*Terry Nichols gets 161 life sentences: In statement, prays 'for everyone to acknowledge God' (AP): I'd prefer he received one death sentence instead.

*Radical Iraqi cleric al-Sadr vows fight to the death with U.S. forces (Voice of America): It's time to oblige him.

*Fay Wray, Object of Ape's Desire in `King Kong,' Dies at 96 (Bloomberg.com): She outlived her big gorilla by 71 years.