Tonight's News In Five Sentences

1. Sarah Palin is cleared of ethics charged by the independent counsel investigating Troopergate, the AP reports. (Note: Palin's state personnel board hired the independent counsel.)

2. McCain schedules election day events in New Mexico and Colorado

3. Bush's transition efforts are praised

4. Obama praises McCain for showing restraint on Rev. Wright

5. Really, Hank Williams, Jr.? 

"You know, I'm usually at 'Monday Night Football tonight,' but Colorado, this is a lot more important tonight," Williams, Jr. said. "Join me now in our national--you know, that song that, uh, Mr. Obama's not real crazy about, we're singing it right now."