At the end of tonight's broadcast of Countdown, MSNBC powerhouse Keith Olbermann dropped a bomb on his viewers: "This is the last edition of Countdown," said the stone-faced anchor. Olbermann was reportedly fired by MSNBC today. His final words, inside.

On tonight's Rachel Maddow Show, Michael Moore explained why he posted bail for—and controversially defended—WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, drawing the ire of many victims' rights advocates. "WikiLeaks is more than just this one man," said Moore. Videos inside.

Three days after quitting Twitter in a huff because some people didn't like the way he minimized the rape charges against Julian Assange, Keith Olbermann has triumphantly returned to Twitter. He just wanted to show off the new picture.

Keith Olbermann has suspended his Twitter account because some people keep accusing him of being a rape apologist. Have you no decency, Twitter? At long last, have you no decency? Good day, Twitter. Good. Day.

Famed fetus vessel Bristol Palin ranted against the lamestream media on her Facebook page today. In a post entitled "Mr. Olbermann — Sorry We Can't All be As Perfect As You," Bristol proves that thin skin is an inherited trait.

Newt Gingrich, who is still pretending to consider a presidential run, is laying down primary ground rules: No Republican debates moderated by Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann again! Not that there was a first time, necessarily. But still!

MSNBC, just to put itself on the record as "consistent," has suspended Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough for the same reason it suspended Keith Olbermann: Political donations without advance approval. Interestingly, Politico, where Scarborough writes a column, instigated the suspension.

In your paradigm-shifting Tuesday media column: Sasha Frere-Jones decamps, Keith Olbermann declaims, Brides magazine double-entendres, and the NYT deconstructs.

In your foreboding Monday media column: speculating on News Corp's education business, Associated Content is good for something, NBC Nightly News is now scrounging for any old viewers, Keith Olbermann prepares to talk trash, and a new media blog.

Keith Olbermann's brief suspension from MSNBC was actually a paid vacation—the network's decided to pay him for the days he was off the air. Also, both sides have decided to snipe at each other anonymously, like petty little divas.

After the absurd spectacle of one of TV's most partisan shouting heads being suspended for making political donations, it's clear that the time has come for journalism's ethical guidelines to be updated, in the spirit of common sense. Let's try!

Tonight, our really short national nightmare ended when Keith Olbermann reclaimed the Countdown anchor chair. Olbermann wasted no time referencing his suspension when he slowly moved into the frame during a tongue-in-cheek introduction. Update: Olbermann's self-referential/gloat-heavy outro is also inside.

In honor of Keith Olbermann's return to the air, enjoy this clip of Keith's first-ever network appearance—back when Keith's mustache was dark, the 49ers were good at football, and Pat Sajak ruled the airwaves. God, how we've fallen.

A few months ago, Tucker Carlson's pranky Daily Caller website purchased KeithOlbermann.com, and Carlson assumed the "keith@" email address. So one reporter who recently emailed that address for comment about Olbermann's MSNBC suspension has been getting some interesting, fake responses.

MSNBC anchor Keith Olbermann has released a statement thanking supporters a day in advance of his return from a four-day, two-show suspension over unreported political donations. And, wouldn't you know it: Olbermann didn't even know about the rule he violated!

Tonight, Jon Stewart discussed the various criticisms of his Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear—from Keith Olbermann (here), to Rachel Maddow (here), to Bill Maher (here)—and then offered them a little piece of his mind. Watch inside.

Countdown anchor Keith Olbermann will return on Tuesday, his "indefinite" suspension (for unreported political donations) ended by MSNBC President Phil Griffin. Olbermann was gone for two shows, and returns just in time to prevent a week of insistent media handwringing.

Keith Olbermann, recently suspended from MSNBC, just tweeted. Thank God, some MSNBC boss didn't throw him off the Verrazano bridge with a pair of cement shoes. Keith Olbermann lives, breathes, tweets. They day is won. Retweet it from the mountaintops!

Tonight, Rachel Maddow used the tail end of her program to slam Fox News—she pointed out that the network's hosts raise money "on the air" for the GOP—while calling for Keith Olbermann's suspension to be lifted. Watch inside.

Today MSNBC sent Keith Olbermann to his room without any supper because he made unapproved donations to various political bodies. Many of you had things to say about the "forward-leaning" news network, including one with some sound advice.