November 15, 2006

Although former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani established an organization to explore a White House run, he remains several steps away from declaring himself a candidate.

William Grimes reviews book Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird by Andrew D Blechman; photos (M)

Many years after her mother urged her to go onstage, Dear, and sing, Carrie Fisher is finally doing so, in "Wishful Drinking," a one-woman show.

Sen Joseph Lieberman gets warm reception and hugs from Democratic caucus members just three months after losing Connecticut primary and being deserted by longtime allies who endorsed party nominee Ned Lamont; newly self-styled Independent Democrat gets standing ovation as incoming majority leader Harry Reid declares 'We're all family'; photos; Lieberman won re-election without help of Democrats like fellow Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd; Republican Susan Collins, his longtime close friend, says it is clear that Democats need him now more than he needs them, given slim 51-to-49 majority; Mary Landrieu, who did back Lieberman, and others acknowledge continuing strains (M)

Selena Roberts Sports of The Times column discusses Major League Soccer's attempt to lure international soccer star David Beckham by changing league rules and offering him huge contract; photo (M)