News Briefing: Mystery $100M Donation Lifts Erie, PA

• Mysterious donor gives staggering $100 million to the Erie Community Foundation; 46 charities to receive $1 - $2 million each.  [Associated Press]

• For 2008 election, some major political players are expected to shift their money from traditional campaign entities to nonprofits, who do not impose contribution caps.  [Los Angeles Times]

• Charities begin experimenting with mergers as a way to cut costs, reduce duplication of services, and increase their reach.  [New York Times]