mascot

-- A state legislator apparently misses Colonel Reb so much, he's pushing a bill to bring the former University of Mississippi mascot back. He also wants the college band to play "Dixie" at games -- even on the road. "The University of Mississippi shall bear the nickname 'Ole Miss Rebels' and...

The space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission could use some luck from its mascot. NASA has tried twice to launch the shuttle but both times was thwarted by a gas leak; Endeavour is now grounded until July 11 at the earliest. Perhaps that help will come from their new mascot: an alligator...