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Washington Post
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Audit Finds Credit Card Abuse at Education Dept.
Employees inappropriately used government credit cards to purchase $49,500 worth of goods and services, department's inspector general finds.
Challenges Ahead on D.C. Gun Ban Ruling
Chicago likely to provide next critical test of justices' ruling as courts decide how far decision extends to other cities and the 50 states.
Post-9/11 Dragnet Turns Up Links
Increased use of fingerprinting to identify foreign detainees reveals many have U.S. arrest records.
Obama Addresses His Faith
Presidential candidate ends week's focus on values by giving an account of his spiritual journey.
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New York Times
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Employers Fight Tough Measures on Immigration
Businesses are proposing alternatives to laws with harsh punishments for hiring illegal immigrants, reopening a rift in the Republican Party.
Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma
Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.
McCain Battles a Nemesis, the Teleprompter
A politician who has thrived in informal settings is now trying to meet the more scripted speaking demands of a general election campaign.
Cramp Sends Gay Tumbling Out of 200 at Trials
The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay as an awkward step sent him tumbling to the track. He sustained a severe cramp in his left hamstring.
As Web Traffic Grows, Crashes Take Bigger Toll
As the Web has become an irreplaceable part of life, users have become less forgiving of even occasional outages.
Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection
The writing on an ancient stone may contribute to a re-evaluation of popular and scholarly views of Jesus.
At $100 for Tank of Gas, Some Choke on ‘Fill It’
Owners of large vehicles have hit an uncomfortable price milestone and are cutting back on recreational driving.
A Ban on Cockfighting, but the Tradition Lives On
Fueled by cultural inertia and light penalties, cockfighting in New Mexico continues unabated in hidden venues.
Wimbledon: All-Williams Wimbledon Final Is All Venus
Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.
Old Sound in Harlem Draws New Neighbors’ Ire
In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, tensions between longtime drummers and new residents are fueling a dispute about class, race and culture.
A Side Competition in Beijing: Island vs. Mainland
As Taiwan’s athletes prepare for the Olympics, its officials fear that China will use the Games for political purposes.
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Wall Street Journal
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Jalapeños Probed in Salmonella Outbreak
Jalapeño peppers are a suspect in salmonella cases. Investigators are also looking at other ingredients used to make salsa, including cilantro and Serrano peppers. The CDC initially blamed tomatoes, leading to financial losses for that industry.
Buyout Banks Take Peace-Making Turn
A group of banks and buyout firms helped salvage the $52 billion takeover of Canadian telecom BCE. The compromise closes a year of bickering about how to fund boom-era deals and may help banks begin new lending commitments.
BP Sues TNK-BP Russia Partners
BP has sued its Russian partners at its TNK-BP joint venture to recover a $370 million debt in the latest dispute in a deepening rift.
U.S. Played Role in Colombia Rescue
New details have emerged about an important supporting role for the U.S. in Colombia's daring rescue of 15 hostages held by the country's Marxist guerrillas. Ingrid Betancourt received a hero's welcome in France.
Housing Steps Up Political Donations
The housing industry already has given more money to Congress this election cycle than in the entire previous cycle, while winning favorable provisions in an emergency housing bill.
McCain to Repackage Proposals
McCain is seeking to make his political message sharper as his campaign staff is in the midst of centralizing power.
NBC Nears Weather Channel Deal
The long-running auction of the Weather Channel is nearing an end. General Electric's NBC Universal and two financial partners are expected to conclude a $3.5 billion deal to buy the cable-television channel as soon as this weekend.
Mongolia Ends State of Emergency
Mongolia ended a four-day state of emergency after violent election riots last week left five people dead, 300 injured, and hundreds detained in this fledgling democracy.
Iran: Nuclear Program Unchanged
Iran's nuclear program remains unchanged, said a government spokesman, indicating that Tehran has no plans to meet the West's central demand that it stop enriching uranium.
Venus Williams Wins Wimbledon
Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, beating younger sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the final.
Former Sen. Jesse Helms Dies
Jesse Helms, who built a career along the fault lines of racial politics and battled liberals, Communists and the occasional fellow Republican during 30 conservative years in Congress, died Friday. He was 86.
India's Singh Gains Nuclear Support
Indian Prime Minister Singh appears to have secured enough support to move forward with a heavily contested nuclear-cooperation pact with the U.S., saving his Congress Party-led coalition from the brink of possible collapse.
Bush Honors Troops in Address
Bush marked the nation's 232nd birthday by honoring the U.S. armed forces and celebrating the citizenship of new Americans.
Gunmen Kill Afghan Lawmaker
An Afghan lawmaker was assassinated by gunmen in southern Afghanistan. Separately, a roadside bomb that militants were planting detonated prematurely, killing 10 Taliban.
UBS Expects to Post Small Loss
UBS warned of a potential small second-quarter net loss, but reassured investors that it wouldn't have to raise capital for a third time this year as tax benefits will mitigate the effect of fresh write-downs related to the mortgage crisis.
Long-Term Unemployment Rises
The jobless rate held steady at 5.5% in June, but the number unemployed for six months or more has risen sharply over the past year.
Wildfires Rage on California Coast
Wildfires roared along California's central coast, chewing through opposite ends of a part of the Los Padres National Forest. Flames inched closer to Big Sur's historic vacation retreats despite cooler temperatures and light winds.
YouTube, Viacom Fight Over Users
Lawyers for Google asked Viacom for permission to better hide information that might help identify YouTube users before Google complies with a judge's demand that it hand over YouTube "user logs" to Viacom.
Countrywide Pact Nears Approval
A corporate-law judge granted preliminary approval to a settlement that ends a lawsuit over Countrywide's sale to Bank of America. The settlement at issue is between Countrywide and shareholders who sued challenging the sale price.
Coke Settles Suit Over Sales to Bottlers
Coca-Cola agreed to a $137.5 million settlement over a longstanding shareholder dispute that claimed the global beverage giant artificially inflated sales to boost its stock price.
Bloggers Score Against China's Censors
Chinese authorities fired four government officials over the alleged coverup of a murder, a change of stance that appears to be a direct result of pressure brought by journalists and Chinese bloggers.
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BBC News
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Mbeki holds Harare crisis talks
South Africa's Thabo Mbeki holds talks in Zimbabwe with President Mugabe and leaders of a breakaway opposition faction.
UN to urge revamp of Afghan aid
The UN's envoy to Afghanistan is to set out a new plan on aid spending, amid concern millions have been wasted.
Waxwork Hitler beheaded in Berlin
A man is arrested after tearing the head off an Adolf Hitler figure, as a new Madame Tussauds branch opens in Berlin.
Nigeria footballer's brother kidnapped
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap the brother of star Nigerian and Everton football player Joseph Yobo, police say.
Argentine MPs approve farm taxes
Argentina's lower house of Congress approves taxes on agricultural exports, which farmers have vowed to resist.
'Many killed' in Syrian jail riot
Violent clashes between guards and inmates at a Syrian jail have resulted in many deaths, human rights group say.
Pro-Chavez Catholics under fire
Religious leaders in Venezuela criticise a recently formed church that openly backs President Hugo Chavez's socialist politics.
Inquiry urged into UK island group
MPs call for an inquiry into the administration of British overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Ancient Peruvian tomb unearthed
Archaeologists unearth an ancient tomb in northern Peru that could throw light on the pre-Columbian Moche Indian culture.
Woman in India gives birth to twins 'at 70'
A woman said to be aged 70 years of age gives birth to twins after undergoing IVF treatment.
Queen Mother's note: 'pack the gin' is sold for record price
A unique collection of royal letters, photographs and artefacts is sold for record prices.
Valverde triumphs in Tour opener
Spain's Alejandro Valverde wins the first stage of the Tour de France to claim the coveted yellow jersey.
Venus triumphs in Wimbledon final
Venus Williams captures her fifth Wimbledon title by beating her sister Serena 7-5 6-4 in a high-quality final.
Poppy trap
The Afghan farmers caught in a struggle for survival
Kidnap ordeal
Colombia's pain over those still held hostage
Flip-flop guide
How Barack Obama and John McCain have changed tack
One of our own
The home of a murdered French student mourns
Content overload?
Peter Gabriel thinks he has the answer
Iran attack?
US military 'steps back' but Israeli threat remains
Congo ex-leader appears in court
The former vice-president of Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, appears in court in The Hague.
Progress in California fire fight
Crews trying to contain wildfires in California make progress and shift their focus to protecting Santa Barbara, officials say.
Protests ahead of Japan G8 summit
Protests begin on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido ahead of Monday's summit of the G8 nations.
Man arrested over London murders
A man is arrested in connection with the murder of two French students who were stabbed and burned in a flat in London.
Iran nuclear position 'unchanged'
Iran says its stance on its nuclear programme is "not changed", hinting it is not ready to compromise over an EU offer.
Gunmen kill Afghan MP in Kandahar
Afghan member of parliament Habibullah Jan is shot dead by unknown gunmen in Kandahar province, officials say.
Student's family appeal to killer
The parents of a French student stabbed to death and burned in a London flat say his killer "cannot hide forever".
SocGen hit by rogue trader fine
French bank Societe Generale is fined 4m euros for allowing one of its staff members to operate as a rogue trader.
Donor children 'emotionally well'
Children from assisted conception do as well emotionally as those conceived naturally, research suggests.
Smallest planet shrinks in size
The smallest planet in the Solar System has become even smaller, studies by the Messenger spacecraft show.
Abba quartet at Mamma Mia showing
The four members of Abba reunite in public for the first time in three years at the Swedish premiere of Mamma Mia.
Google 'faces Street View block'
Google's plans to launch a mapping tool in the UK could be referred to the Information Commissioner.
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CNN
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Crews fighting wildfires, exhaustion
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37 hurt when fireworks misfire at show
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Lawn-chair balloonist makes it to Idaho
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FDA hunts for salmonella source in Mexico
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91-year-old pinned under car for two days
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Obama says he's 'been very consistent' on Iraq
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will appear together at three fundraisers next week in New York City, an Obama spokeswoman said Saturday.
Zakaria: Oil price gives Iran diplomatic strength
Amid allegations of Iranian aid to Iraqi insurgents, Iran's effort to build a nuclear bomb and a report on an increase in U.S. covert operations in Iran, analyst Fareed Zakaria takes a look at possible changes in the country's leadership and assesses the threat Iran could pose to Mideast stability.
Fake priest infiltrates St. Peter's
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Freed U.S. hostages feel 'overwhelmed'
The three Americans rescued after more than five years in captivity in Colombia say they are doing well but are "overwhelmed with emotion," according to a statement released on their behalf. "The love and the joy we're all experiencing is beyond description," the statement says.
Bush lowers expectations for G-8 summit
President Bush heads to Japan on Saturday for his final G-8 summit of world leaders as the global economy slumps, energy prices soar and food shortages loom in the developing world.
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AP
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California wildfires strain state's resources
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A wildfire threatening thousands of homes in Southern California spread slowly through scenic canyonlands Saturday, straining resources as crews struggled to contain hundreds of other blazes around the state....
Obama: Media response to Iraq remarks overblown
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Barack Obama celebrated "active faith" as an obligation of religious Americans and a chief agent of societal change while speaking Saturday to a nearly all-black roomful of churchgoers, but hoping to reach far beyond them....
3 freed US hostages give thanks for their rescue
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The three American hostages rescued by Colombia's military said in their first public statement that they are doing fine and are thrilled to "return home to the country we love."...
Americans' unhappy birthday: 'Too much wrong'
Even folks in the Optimist Club are having a tough time toeing an upbeat line these days. Eighteen members of the volunteer organization's Gilbert, Ariz., chapter have gathered, a few days before this nation's 232nd birthday, to focus on the positive: Their book drive for schoolchildren and an Independence Day project to place American flags along the streets of one neighborhood....
Iran indicates it has no plans to halt enrichment
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran indicated Saturday that it has no plans to meet a key Western demand that it stop enriching uranium, a day after Tehran sent the European Union a response to an international offer of incentives for halting enrichment....
Grief leads father to create bomb-defusing robot
TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The knock on Brian Hart's door came at 6 a.m. An Army colonel, a priest and a police officer had come to tell Hart and his wife that their 20-year-old son had been killed when his military vehicle was ambushed in Iraq....
Helms never changed on civil rights opposition
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Jesse Helms forever changed North Carolina politics and the conservative movement. The former senator did it without ever changing much about himself....
Crikey! 'Crocodile Hunter' daughter gets own doll
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Emmy-winning daughter of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin is getting her own doll....
Ore. man completes flight of fancy - in lawn chair
BEND, Ore. (AP) -- Using his trusty BB gun to help him return to Earth, a 48-year-old gas station owner flew a lawn chair rigged with helium-filled balloons more than 200 miles across the Oregon desert Saturday, landing in a field in Idaho....
Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration. No hopping in place and skipping to the net after match point, the way she's done so often on that Centre Court lawn. No giddy laughter and whoops of joy, as she's let out in the past....
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