Leading June's fastest moving searches, newsman Tim Russert's unexpected death triggered an astonishing outpouring online. His passing was followed by comedian and cultural commentator George Carlin.

The international soccer tournament besieged Search, while Tiger Woods bogged down Internet traffic during his knee-buckling win. Meanwhile, Gina Gershon moved from entertainer to newsmaker with the stroke of one Vanity Fair article and much political buzz.

In the entertainment world, "Battlestar Galactica" paused midway in its fourth and final season, but launched hysteria over actress Katee Sackhoff. Here are the terms that attracted searches and moved fast in the month of June. 

June searchers also followed Mother Nature's rampage as she turned from Asia to the American Midwest. Look-ups surged for "iowa dot" and towns under siege like Cedar Rapids (+5,799%), Waterloo (+1,355%), Ames (+806%), and others including Burlington, Coralville, Dubuque and Waverly. The reflex to blame climate change shifted to point to modern practices of depleting wetlands and other natural protections.

Another chapter of history closed when Senator Hillary Clinton ended her campaign to be the first female president, and Senator Barack Obama continued his quest to be the first biracial Commander in Chief. Another political figure making the top 500 terms—not Republican contender John McCain, but Michelle Obama, whose image revamp included an appearance on "The View."

Giving birth is a miracle unlike any other. Alas, for the woman performing the miracle, it's also a bit painful.

Women in labor need all the comfort they can get, so it's no surprise that many expectant moms want to choose the music they'll hear in the delivery room. Think of it as a "birthing soundtrack." Nicole Kidman's selection of tunes recently hit the Web and caused a stir in the Buzz.

Nicole's musician husband, Keith Urban, will get plenty of airplay during her upcoming hospital stay. However, according to several articles in the Buzz, the country crooner won't be the most prominently played artist. That honor belongs to famed flautist James Galway.

The New York Daily News quotes a friend of Nicole's as saying Mr. Galway's melodies are often heard at her home. Searches on Mr. Galway are scant at the moment, but may hit a high note in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the Irish legend can only hope his greatest hits will keep his biggest fan relaxed in her hour of need. No pressure, Jimmy.

Rising dairy prices, disappearing honey bees, and ice cream truck gas prices. These threats to America's favorite frozen dessert are enough to make you scream.

Grim news greets National Ice Cream Month. Most notable is the apiarian connection: The loss of bee hives means less workers to aid crops (and flavors) like almonds, cherries and strawberries. Haagen Dazs is raising research funds from proceeds of its honey vanilla edition, making ice cream consumption an environmental act.

And look on the bright side—all these obstacles simply means appreciating the dairy confection all the more. Save the honeybees, and enjoy this Buzz sampler of ice cream goodness.

Ice Cream Buzz
People get a cold chill searching on their adored ice cream brands. Cold Stone Creamery holds a solid lead over runner-ups Ben & Jerry's, Blue Bell, Dairy Queen and Bruster. Of course, nothing beats the neighborhood scoop.
• Step into America's best parlors... and feel free to add to the itinerary.
• Don't fret if your favorite flavor is among the six most fattening; lower-fat alternatives exists. (Find out your recommended fat intake here.)
• If you've longed for a precise scoop, consider the efficiency of the Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop and Stack.

Churn It Up
Making your own batch is becoming more popular: Homemade ice cream searches are a third higher than last year. Among the Buzz recipe tips:
• A good pan, a nice scald, and an ice bath are among the musts in stirring up fresh ice cream.
• Tart up ice cream to keep down the fat, in this pastry recipe.

Luscious Trivia
• Exposed! The confection is really a foam. Find out what else lies within delicacy's inner workings.
• Ice cream may have come west via Marco Polo from China. Now the frozen dairy may be one of the few U.S. investments that China can make without stirring up national security protests.
• Ben & Jerry turned 30 on May 5, the same day that Baskin-Robbins co-founder Irv Robbins died.

Flavor Fever
Peach has dropped out of the top 5, making room for banana and green tea. Other trends since we last skimmed searches in 2007:
In: Oreo. Out: Ginger.
In: Cherry. Out: Pineapple.
In: Blackberry. Out: Mint.
Always in: Peanut Butter.

Top Ice Cream Flavors, Past 30 Days