 Reuters | Obama: Rangel case troubling; some Dems say resign The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Rep. Charlie Rangel is getting sympathy from some fellow Democrats but scant support from others as he faces trial on several ethics charges. President Barack Obama says he hopes the 80-year-old lawmaker can end his career with dignity and ... Maxine Waters faces ethics charges Second senior Democrat to face ethics trial: source Headlines |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Julian Assange: is 'Wikileaker' on a crusade or an ego trip? Telegraph.co.uk Julian Assange, the man who published the Afghan war files on his Wikileaks website, is unlikely to be chastened by Admiral Mike Mullen's claims that he might now have “blood on his hands”. By Andrew Hough, and Bonnie Malkin in Sydney Julian Assange, ... WikiLeaks vows more leaks as US steps up investigation US worried more secret documents may be released Wikileaks denies 'blood on hands' |
 New Zealand Herald | Jewish group says putting a mosque near Ground Zero will cause 'more pain' Washington Post The nation's leading Jewish civil rights group opposes the planned mosque and Islamic community center near Ground Zero, saying more information is needed about funding for the project and the location is "counterproductive to the healing process. ... Debate Heating Up on Plans for Mosque Near Ground Zero Jewish group opposes plans for mosque near Ground Zero Jewish Group Fights Ground Zero Mosque |
 Reuters | Court denies request for expedited hearing on Arizona immigration law CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A federal appeals court has denied Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's request for an expedited hearing on the state's controversial immigration law. Instead, the case has been scheduled for a hearing during the first week in ... Arizona police release 80 immigration protesters from jail Arizona immigration law appeal set for November Gov. Brewer considers tweaking Arizona's immigration law |
 Kansas City Star | IAF strikes in Gaza; 1 killed Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF A senior Hamas member was killed and 8 people were wounded, several in serious condition, when the Israeli Air Force attacked several Hamas-linked targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Friday, Israel Radio reported Saturday morning. ... Israeli airstrike kills senior Hamas rocket maker Israeli airstrikes on Gaza wound 9 Israeli jets hit Hamas targets in Gaza, nine hurt |
 msnbc.com | Obama touts auto bailout during Michigan trip Washington Post President Barack Obama smiles after signing a supplemental spending bill at his desk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (J. Scott Applewhite - AP) By Michael D. Shear and Peter ... Obama praises auto bailout Obama heralds success of auto bailout Obama touts success of GM, Chrysler bailouts |
 Reuters | House approves oil spill bill; stalled in Senate The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a liability cap for oil spills, but a partisan fight in the Senate will likely delay action on a response to the Gulf oil spill until Congress returns ... Critics warn drilling crackdown will cost jobs House approves bill with new safeguards for oil rigs House approves oil spill legislation |
 Boston Globe | Crown fire grows to more than 13000 acres Los Angeles Times The blaze in northern LA County has forced the evacuation of 300 homes. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph were making the fight difficult. The governor visited the site Friday. An LA County Fire helicopter drops water near electricity lines as the Crown fire ... Calif. Wildfire Jumps Aqueduct, Approaches Homes Air tanker drops fire retardant, slows LA wildfire Third California wildfire erupts, first two now half contained |
 Washington Post | Gore will not be charged over masseuse allegations The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — The case of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and the massage therapist has been closed. Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared Friday of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a luxury Portland hotel room in 2006. ... Al Gore Won't Face Prosecution Former US VP Al Gore 'will not face assault charges' Al Gore cleared of assault allegations made by masseuse |
 Boston Globe | 9/11 responders bill fails, parties point fingers CNN Washington (CNN) -- A verbal flash-fire erupted on the House floor Thursday night over nine-year battle to pass a benefits bill for emergency workers who were first on the scene of the 9/11 attacks. Frustrated with Republican votes against the $7.4 ... Weiner Outraged Over Congressional Failure To Pass 9/11 Health Bill Races wide open for both chambers Anthony Weiner rant reveals why nobody likes Congress |