December 21, 2006 9:43 AM

The Skinny: A Very Dour News Conference

By
Hillary Profita
(AP)
The Skinny Today: President Bush's news conference lacks jokes with reporters, indicates he may not heed commanders' advice when it comes to troop levels. Plus, gut bacteria might be making you fat and a Cinderella story that doesn't have to do with professional sports. The Skinny is Hillary Profita's take on the top of the news and the best of the Web.