When President Obama's Interior Secretary Ken Salazar promised to root out the "bad apples" yesterday at a House hearing, the head of Minerals Management Service was at the same hearing -- about to be plucked from the tree.

Elizabeth Birnbaum's departure was first reported as a "firing." Later, a "resignation." When asked for clarity, President Obama told the press corps today he had no idea.

American Idol Finale has lots to offer other than Lee Dewyze won American Idol 2010  and Simon Cowell leaving American Idol and American Idol Finale show being two hours filled with tribute. It also had a dose of unforgettable performances!

One of these performances were Casey James performance of “Every Rose Has Its Thorn“. Also, Siobhan Magnus and Aaron Kelly had a duet, with a group performance by the Bee Gees that’s probably why you’re gonna search “How Deep Is Your Love” lyrics after the American Idol 9 Finale.

American Idol Winner Lee Dewyze had a performance with the Chicago Band while Crystal Bowersox had a duet with Canadian icon Alanis Morisette.

The highlight of the American Idol Finale is the farewell of the nine-year judge Simon Cowell. Paula Abdul even guested for him and made a really nice speech about Simon and him being her partner in American Idol for eight seasons. Abdul got axed to judge this season.