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Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo stands with Secretary of State Hillary

AP US, China have pointed questions in private AP – 1 hr 8 mins ago

WASHINGTON – The United States and China are striking a conciliatory tone in their public comments during economic talks, although that hasn't stopped China from posing some pointed questions behind closed doors about such issues as America's soaring budget deficit. Full Story »

Video: Obama Reignites Dialogue With China ABC News

Henry Waxman, D-Calif., speaks after he and other Blue Dog Democrats met with

AP sources: Senators near bipartisan health deal AP – 1 hr 5 mins ago

U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates attends a news conference at the U.S. embassy in Amman

Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Iraq AP – 1 hr 15 mins ago

Video: Iraq bomber targets funeral tent Reuters

7 NC men charged as international "jihad" group
AP – 37 mins ago

AP

RALEIGH, N.C. - A North Carolina father who led an unobtrusive rural life as a drywall contractor had militant roots dating back to 1980s Afghanistan and Pakistan and secretly led a U.S. group plotting international terrorism, federal prosecutors said. Full Story »
UN: Thousands of Somalis are fleeing to Yemen
AP – 41 mins ago
AP
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Thousands of Somalis are preparing to cross the Gulf of Aden to Yemen after fleeing fighting around the capital of Mogadishu, the U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Somalia Unrest
AP source: Jackson doc gave him drug before death
AP – 2 hrs 6 mins ago
AP
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson had been using a powerful anesthetic to help him sleep, and authorities are working under the theory that a dose of it administered by his personal physician killed him, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Full Story »
- Video: AP Source: Jackson doc gave drug before death AP
- Slideshow: Michael Jackson dies at 50
Michael Vick reinstated by NFL
AP – 1 hr 12 mins ago
AP
NEW YORK - The door is ajar for Michael Vick to return to the NFL. Only Vick, and any team willing to sign him, can open it fully. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Michael Vick
U.S. envoy sees progress with Israel on settlements
Reuters – 2 hrs 36 mins ago

Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. envoy George Mitchell emerged from talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday without a deal on a Jewish settlement freeze but he said they had made "good progress." Full Story »
China's military cautiously tries out new openness
Reuters – 1 hr 3 mins ago

BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese soldiers shot down targets, overpowered black-clad terrorists and then lined up at attention in front of journalists. Full Story »
BofA planning to cut 10 percent of branches: report
Reuters – 37 mins ago

Reuters

(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp is planning to reduce its 6,100-branch network by about 10 percent, the Wall Street Journal cited the bank's chief executive Kenneth Lewis as telling investors. Full Story »

Gates talks security, arms sales in Iraq
Reuters – 1 hr 25 mins ago

Reuters

TALLIL AIR BASE, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates hailed security improvements in Iraq on Tuesday in a visit that will touch on possible arms sales as the two nations look toward the withdrawal of all U.S. forces. Full Story »
Iran's Khamenei orders closure of detention center
Reuters – 10 mins ago

Reuters

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the closure of Kahrizak detention center where some detainees are believed to have been held since Iran's disputed presidential election. Full Story »
Ship with Haitian migrants capsizes, 113 rescued
Reuters – 38 mins ago

MIAMI (Reuters) - At least 113 Haitian migrants were rescued by Tuesday after their boat capsized and sank off the Turks and Caicos islands, according to the U.S. Coast Guard which has crews helping with the rescue attempt. Full Story »
Pakistan rescues boys trained as suicide bombers
Reuters – 1 hr 23 mins ago
Reuters
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani security forces fighting Taliban militants in and around the Swat Valley have rescued nearly a dozen boys brainwashed into becoming suicide bombers, according to officials. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Pakistan
Obama calls for deeper U.S.-Chinese ties
Reuters – Mon Jul 27, 7:53 pm ET

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Chinese officials began grappling on Monday with how and when to withdraw the huge economic stimulus spending each has applied and to put in place measures to promote steadier long-term growth. Full Story »
Nigeria on high alert as bloody clashes kill 150
AFP – 50 mins ago

AFP

POTISKUM, Nigeria (AFP) - Nigeria's security forces were on maximum alert after two days of battles with radical Islamists which witnesses and authorities on Tuesday said had left more than 150 dead. Full Story »

Sports News

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Aaron Piersol of the United States starts the Men's 100M Backstroke semifinal,

AP

Phelps faces big challenge at worlds in 200 free

AP – Tue Jul 28, 5:14 am ET

ROME – Michael Phelps is wearing a swimsuit that's sooooo last year. Full Story »

FILE -- This is a July 20, 2009 file photo showing former Atlanta Falcon

Michael Vick reinstated by NFL

AP – 1 hr 12 mins ago

Slideshow: Michael Vick

Michael Phelps swims in a Men's 200m Butterfly heat, at the FINA Swimming World

Phelps coasts through prelims of 200 fly

AP – Tue Jul 28, 5:44 am ET

Nats' Willingham hits 2 grand slams AP – Mon Jul 27, 10:34 pm ET
Mets fire VP Bernazard in bizarre news conference AP – Mon Jul 27, 7:38 pm ET
Phelps qualifies 2nd in 200 freestyle heats AP – Mon Jul 27, 4:44 am ET

49ers sign RB Glen Coffee to 4-year deal
AP – Mon Jul 27, 11:48 pm ET

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Glen Coffee, their third-round draft pick, to a four-year contract. Full Story »
Cavs quiet on LeBron contract extension
AP – Mon Jul 27, 11:44 pm ET

WESTFIELD, Ohio - Intentionally vague during an important negotiation, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Monday that the club has had ongoing talks with LeBron James' agent about a contract extension for the NBA's reigning MVP. Full Story »
Seattle slump continues in 11-4 loss
AP – Tue Jul 28, 1:38 am ET

AP

SEATTLE - Marco Scutaro matched his career high with four hits and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of Felix Hernandez's worst start of the season, beating the slumping Seattle Mariners 11-4 on Monday night. Full Story »
Terry reveals Roman rule kept him at Chelsea
AFP – 1 hr 21 mins ago

AFP/Getty Images/File

LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea captain John Terry admits Blues owner Roman Abramovich played a key role in persuading him to reject Manchester City's blockbuster bid. Full Story »
Felipe Massa now speaking, moving his limbs
AP – Mon Jul 27, 5:52 pm ET

AP

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members Monday, making significant improvement after his high-speed crash two days earlier. Full Story »
BCS tweak provides greater access to Rose Bowl
AP – Mon Jul 27, 7:56 pm ET

CHICAGO - Some tweaking to the Bowl Championship Series rules gives greater access to the Rose Bowl to teams outside the six conferences with automatic BCS bids — such as Utah. Full Story »

Dementieva advances at Stanford tennis
AFP – Tue Jul 28, 2:03 am ET

AFP/Getty Images

STANFORD, California (AFP) - Russia's Elena Dementieva breezed past Anne Keothavong 6-1, 6-4 in the opening round of the 700,000 dollar WTA Bank of the West Classic. Full Story »
Green wins Canadian Open in playoff
AP – Mon Jul 27, 7:43 pm ET

AP

OAKVILLE, Ontario - Nathan Green looked up and flashed a wry smile when the latest round of heavy rain hit the Canadian Open. Full Story »
Khan wins 1st title fight, outpointing Kotelnik
AP – Sat Jul 18, 8:31 pm ET

MANCHESTER, England - Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. Full Story »
Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 in Indy
AP – Mon Jul 27, 9:01 pm ET

INDIANAPOLIS - Allstate Corp. said Monday it is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard after five years as the lead sponsor of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full Story »
Olympic 1500-meter champ Ramzi faces doping panel
AP – Mon Jul 27, 4:55 pm ET

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic 1,500-meter champion Rashid Ramzi faced a disciplinary hearing Monday to explain why he tested positive for the blood-boosting drug CERA after the Beijing Games. Full Story »

Business News

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US Steel reports 2Q loss as demand remains low

AP – 1 min ago

PITTSBURGH – United States Steel Corp., the largest U.S.-based steel maker, said Tuesday it lost $392 million during its second quarter as the global recession continued to weigh on demand for the metal. Full Story »

FILE - In this June 17, 2008 file photo, Viacom headquarters is shown in New

Viacom's 2Q profit falls 32 percent as sales slide

AP – 43 mins ago

Sprint Nextel to buy Virgin Mobile USA

AP – 4 mins ago

BP Q2 profit down 53 percent on lower prices AP – 52 mins ago
Valero reports 2Q loss as energy demand crumbles AP – 2 mins ago
The Dow Jones industrials' moves since Lehman fall AP – Mon Jul 27, 5:24 pm ET

Geithner, Wang say ties key to global recovery
AFP – Mon Jul 27, 10:45 pm ET

AFP/Getty Images

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan stressed cooperation in the battle against the global economic crisis at high-level talks in Washington. Full Story »
Supervalu 1Q profit falls as sales decline
AP – 13 mins ago

MINNEAPOLIS - Grocery chain Supervalu Inc. said Tuesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 30 percent as sales and profit margins softened as it cut prices and spent more on promotions. Full Story »
Euro rises on buoyant German consumer confidence
AFP – Mon Jul 27, 1:20 pm ET

AFP/File

LONDON (AFP) - The European single currency rose against the dollar on Monday on news of a jump in US home sales and buoyant consumer confidence in Germany, the biggest economy in the eurozone, dealers said. Full Story »
U.S. housing chiefs to push lenders for aid
Reuters – Tue Jul 28, 1:32 am ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior U.S. housing officials and leading mortgage companies on Tuesday will make a fresh commitment to help troubled borrowers keep their homes and will promise to expand foreclosure-prevention aid, sources familiar with the plans said. Full Story »
Office Depot loss widens; shares drop
Reuters – 3 mins ago

Reuters

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss on Tuesday as the recession weighed on sales at the No. 2 U.S. office supplies retailer, and its shares fell 13 percent. Full Story »

New Home Sales Jump 11%
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Anyone just hear a thud? That might be the sound of the housing slump bottoming out. Full Story »
Oil prices subdued
AFP – 42 mins ago
AFP/File
LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices paused Tuesday, holding close to recent peaks amid growing confidence that the global economy is starting to recover from its slump, analysts said. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Oil Industry
Fed to update its consumer finance survey
AP – Mon Jul 27, 4:50 pm ET

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is reaching out to Americans to get a more detailed picture of how the country's economic debacles have affected household finances. Full Story »
Testimony: Sens. Conrad, Dodd told of VIP loans
AP – 1 hr 2 mins ago

AP

WASHINGTON - Two influential Senate committee chairmen were told they were getting special VIP deals when they applied for mortgages, an official who handled their loans told Congress in closed-door testimony. Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad had denied knowing they were getting discounts when they negotiated their loan terms. Full Story »
Health Care in Crisis: Needless Costs, Needless Deaths
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Sandra Bogan and Southwest Airlines have enjoyed a long business association. On the airline's first day of operation in 1971 she served passengers as a flight attendant -- and still does: Bogan holds the distinction of being Southwest Flight Attendant No. 1. She was divorced with three children to raise when she met and married soul mate Tom Bogan, a soft drink executive, in the late 1970s. Although Sandra continues to fly, Tom retired to enjoy an active life with their children and grandchildren. ... Full Story »

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - July 28, 2009

My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.: Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004), Said during a radio microphone test, 1984
The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children.: Clarence Darrow (1857 - 1938)
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He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it - namely, that in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to obtain.: Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", Chapter 2
If you're choking in a restaurant you can just say the magic words, 'Heimlich maneuver,' and all will be well. Trouble is, it's difficult to say 'Heimlich maneuver' when you're choking to death.: Eddie Izzard, Dress To Kill

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