The Hindu
More than 700 die in landslides in China
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Beijing, China (CNN) -- The death toll from mudslides in China rose to 702, state-run media reported Tuesday. The landslides happened early Sunday after heavy rains hit the area, authorities said. The side of a mountain broke off ...
Will A Disastrous Summer of Floods and Accidents Force China to Clean Up Its Act?TIME
China landslide death toll rises to 700The Associated Press
Death toll hits 700 after China mudslide; 1000 missing (Roundup)Monsters and Critics.com
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Globe and Mail
UN: Civilian Casualties Rising Sharply in Afghanistan
Voice of America
The United Nations says civilian casualties are on the rise in Afghanistan, with insurgents increasingly responsible for harming Afghans. In a report issued Tuesday in Kabul, the UN said the number of civilians killed or wounded in the conflict rose 31 ...
Afghanistan civilian deaths up 31% this year, says United NationsThe Guardian
Sharp Rise in Afghan Civilian Casualties, UN SaysNew York Times
Cost of Afghan conflict escalating, U.N. saysCNN
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Reuters Africa
Stocks poised to pull back
CNNMoney
By CNNMoney.com staffAugust 10, 2010: 6:24 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- US stocks were poised to fall Tuesday, as investors eyed a drop in overseas markets and awaited the latest statement from the Federal Reserve. Dow Jones industrial average ...
FOMC Likely to Stand Pat on RatesTheStreet.com
Stock futures fall ahead of Fed meetingWashington Post
Fed Efforts to Spur Growth May Move Markets More Than EconomyBloomberg
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Telegraph.co.uk
Google, Verizon and net neutrality: reaction from the web
The Guardian
Google and Verizon have put forward a joint policy framework aimed at allaying fears the two companies could bring an end to the internet principle of net neutrality. In a joint op-ed in the Washington Post today, the Google chief executive, ...
Web Plan From Google and Verizon Is CriticizedNew York Times
Is the Google-Verizon Plan a Setback for Net Neutrality?TIME
Verizon, Google and the Future of the NetPC World
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FOXNews
House returns from summer break for state-funding bill vote
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- The House of Representatives -- back in town during its summer recess -- is expected to vote Tuesday on a $26 billion package designed, in part, to help avoid teacher layoffs. President Obama, flanked by ...
House moves to help teachers, public workersThe Associated Press
Taxpayer Calculator: The “State Aid” BillFOXNews (blog)
GOP Maintains Lead on Generic Ballot for CongressGallup.com
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The Guardian
Moscow wakes up to blue skies but smog threat persists
RIA Novosti
MOSCOW, August 10 (RIA Novosti) - Patches of blue sky were visible in Moscow on Tuesday morning for the first time since last week, although dozens of wildfires continue to rage outside the capital. Moscow has been shrouded in acrid smog from the worst ...
Russia battles to defend nuclear sites from firesAFP
Climate change 'partly to blame' for sweltering MoscowBBC News
Russia douses wildfire near nuclear facilityTimes of India
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Kansas City Star
Colo. GOP voters face gubernatorial primary choice
The Associated Press
DENVER — Colorado's Republican voters face tough — some might say dispiriting — choices in Tuesday's primary. Should they vote for an accused plagiarist, or an opponent whose grasp of public policy has been questioned several times? ...
Colorado focus of state primary race interestBBC News
Down to the Wire: Six Primary Races to WatchTIME
High-level backing, wrestling candidate highlight Tuesday primariesCNN
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Telegraph.co.uk
Arizona convict, fiancee won't 'go down lightly,' marshal warns
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Authorities have "pulled out all the stops" to find the last of three escaped Arizona convicts and his suspected accomplice after the second was captured in Wyoming, the federal agent leading the search said Monday. ...
Search for fugitive, fiancee focuses on MontanaAtlanta Journal Constitution
Escaped Arizona killer is captured near YellowstoneDallas Morning News
Escaped Ariz. Inmate Sang in Church Before ArrestFOXNews
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Sydney Morning Herald
Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit
New York Times
It has been a long time since flight attendant was a glamorous job title. The hours are long. Passengers with feelings of entitlement bump up against new no-frills policies. Babies scream. Security precautions grate but ...
The 5 Best Things About Flight Attendant Steven Slater's FreakoutTIME
Flight Attendant Grabs Two Beers, Slides Down the Emergency ChuteWall Street Journal
US air steward in shock plane exit after rowBBC News
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msnbc.com
Virginia stands to feel the most pain from defense cuts
Washington Post
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says tough economic times require that he shutter Joint Forces Command which employs some 5000 people and eliminate other jobs throughout the military. By Rosalind S. Helderman RICHMOND -- Virginia officials reacted with ...
Defense Secretary Gates targets jobsUSA Today
Gates proposes cutting Joint Forces command from defense budgetCNN
Gates' budget ax swings at Pentagon overhead, Joint Forces CommandChristian Science Monitor
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Globe and Mail
In Latin America first, Argentina legalizes gay marriage
Christian Science Monitor
Argentina today became the first country in Latin America to embrace same-sex marriage nationwide. Until now, only cities had legalized such rights, as did Mexico City in December. Demonstrators gather outside Argentina's congress during a rally to ...
Argentina Approves Gay MarriageNew York Times
Argentina is first South American country to legalize same-sex marriageNew York Daily News
Defying Church, Argentina Legalizes Gay MarriageTIME
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CBS News
Senate Republican pledges to limit government
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Republican leader promised on Thursday to rein in the size of government and make it more efficient if the party does well in November's congressional elections. Republicans head into the autumn ...
McConnell: We've 'got our groove back'Washington Post
Mitch McConnell: Republicans "Got Our Groove Back"CBS News
Valliere: What Could Change the Election Outlook?CNBC
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The Guardian
BP says key test on blown Gulf well to start soon
Reuters
HOUSTON/LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - BP Plc (BP.L) (BP.N) planned to launch a critical pressure test on its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well on Thursday after a delay to fix a leaking hose, the company said. ...
BP Plans to Start Test on Leaking Gulf Well TodayBusinessWeek
BP Says Cap Is Repaired and Cutoff Test Can ProceedNew York Times
Vital BP oil well test back on course after setbackBBC News
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Reuters
Pelosi plays down tensions between White House, Democratic lawmakers
Washington Post
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday sought to play down reports of tension between Democratic lawmakers and the White House, saying that President Obama and his team have been "cooperative" with their reelection efforts and would be ...
The Blame Game Starts EarlyWall Street Journal
Nancy Pelosi, Robert Gibbs Feud Over Midterm PredictionNewsweek
Pelosi says Obama will campaign more for DemsThe Associated Press
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The Hindu
India, Pakistan Struggle to Set Terms for Peace Talks
Voice of America
Photo: AP As India's foreign minister, SM Krishna, prepared to open Thursday's talks with archrival Pakistan in Islamabad, he said he was bringing "a message of peace" to his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Memood Qureshi. But earlier in the week, ...
Krishna-Qureshi meet: Pak 'vows' serious action on 26/11 leadsTimes of India
No breakthroughs: Pakistan, India to keep talkingForbes
India, Pakistan hopeful of revival of bilateral tiesDailyIndia.com
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Telegraph.co.uk
British Open live: Woods at 67; Daly at 66; McIlroy shoots 63; Mickelson gets ...
USA Today
USA TODAY is following the first round of the British Open. The tournament is on ESPN. Tiger Woods shot a 67. John Daly is in at 66 and everyone is chasing Rory McIlroy's 63. 12:14: Mickelson's long putt finishes left and he should get his 11th ...
2010 Open Championship: Tiger Woods in hunt at peaceful St. AndrewsESPN
McIlroy Shoots Record 63 to Lead British Open in First RoundWashington Post
Tiger Woods needs a victory at British Open to put to rest questions about his ...New York Daily News
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Washington Post
Financial overhaul legislation clears Senate hurdle
Los Angeles Times
On a 60-38 vote, senators approve a key procedural measure, setting the stage for a final vote later Thursday. Three Republican crossovers help give supporters a filibuster-proof majority. By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times The most far-reaching ...
Wall Street Overhaul Rolls Toward Final Passage In SenateABC News
Senate Moves Finance-Overhaul Bill to Final ActionWashington Post
Financial Overhaul Passes Key Senate HurdleWall Street Journal
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Moneycontrol.com
It's Time Apple Fixed the iPhone 4 Antenna Problem
Wired News
The iPhone 4 antenna problem is real. Apple needs to step up and make things right for the customers affected by it, and that may be what the company plans to do during a last-minute press conference Friday. The press conference will ...
What will Apple say about the iPhone 4?Computerworld
Engineer warned Jobs of potential iPhone 4 antenna issuesArs Technica
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Sydney Morning Herald
Iran Says Nuclear-Fuel Talks Should Open in September
Washington Post
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that talks between his country and the world powers on a plan to supply fuel for a Tehran nuclear reactor should start around late September. ...
CIA Tried to Convince Iranian Scientist to Stay in U.S.Wall Street Journal
Iran denies that returned citizen is nuclear scientistLos Angeles Times
Possible explanations for Iranian scientist mysteryBBC News
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Washington Post
Tea Party Test: Conservative Movement's Strength Unclear in Midterm Elections
ABC News
As the race to November's midterm elections heats up, the Tea Party movement is stepping up its campaigns, pouring in money and manpower to unlikely candidates across the country. The Colorado Tea Party candidate on "the new generation of ...
Obama's iPhone cracked: Read his crazy tea party text to the NAACPWashington Times
Tea Parties Look To The November ElectionMyNC.com
'Tea party' lashes back at NAACP over charges of racismLos Angeles Times
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