By Rajdeep Singh Family and friends and community members gather at Oak Creek High School to mourn the loss of 6 members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on Aug. 10, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wis. Bhai Seeta Singh, Bhai Parkash Singh, Bhai Ranjit Singh, … Romney downplays the Beltway in Ryan's biography - CBS News
(CBS News) MOORESVILLE, NC – Campaigning in the heart of NASCAR country, Mitt Romney on Sunday described his new running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, as a man whose "career ambition was not to go to Washington," despite the fact that the Wisconsin congressman … FACT CHECK: Social Security adds to budget deficit - CNBC.com
USA men survive Spain to win basketball gold medal - USA TODAY
LONDON - Lack of height and suspect defense were the US men's basketball team's primary concerns coming into the London Olympics. It almost cost the Americans the gold medal. Playing its best game in the Olympics, Spain used fabulous guard play and its … Egypt's President Morsi removes Defense Minister Tantawi, chief of staff - Haaretz
Move comes as newest phase in struggle between military, Muslim Brotherhood; Morsi cancels constitutional declaration aiming to limit presidential powers which the army issued in June. By Avi Issacharoff, Reuters and The Associated Press | Aug.12, … Obama aide: Ryan pick "put some substance on the table" - CBS News
(CBS News) Mitt Romney's choice of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., as his vice presidential running mate was a "big, bold courageous" move, the campaign's senior adviser Eric Fehrnstrom said Sunday on "Face the Nation." Stephanie Cutter, deputy campaign … Iran earthquakes death toll rises to 300; relief efforts criticized - Los Angeles Times
TEHRAN -- The death toll from twin earthquakes rose to 300, officials said Sunday, as rescue efforts in northwest Iran continued and more bodies were expected to be found. But some witnesses complained that the government was not aiding the efforts of … Man Charged With Firing Pellet Rifle At Morton Grove Mosque - CBS2 Chicago
David Conrad, 51, is accused of firing a high-velocity pellet rifle at a mosque in Morton Grove while 500 people were praying inside. (Credit: Morton Grove Police) MORTON GROVE, Ill. (STMW) - A man who lives next to a mosque in north suburban Morton … Sinai terror attack serves as a bloody wake up call for Egypt's new president - Haaretz
Senior Haaretz analyst Avi Issacharoff says Mohammed Morsi now faces the major challenge of combating jihadists in the lawless desert peninsula. By Avi Issacharoff | Aug.10, 2012 | 10:15 AM | 5 Egyptian military policemen carry the coffin of one of 16 … Olmert: Israel has no reason to strike Iran in near future - Jerusalem Post
Wisconsin Sikh temple to hold first Sunday service since gunman killed 6 ... - Washington Post
Cameron lauds hosting of Olympics, promises big legacy
Britain "astonished the world" with the way it staged the London Olympics, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday. London firefighters: Huge blaze in capital's east
Firefighters were tackling a massive blaze at an east London recycling center Sunday, saying it was the biggest the city had seen in several years.
China awaits verdict in Gu Kailai murder trial
China appears to be preparing the public for sparing from execution the wife of politician Bo Xilai who is accused of murdering a British man, a legal expert said Sunday, as a verdict is awaited in the politically-charged case. US wins gold, beats Spain 107-100 in men's hoops
Great for most of the Olympics, just good enough for gold. HIGHLIGHT: STRAITJACKET?
AP’s Gerald Imray, one of dozens of AP reporters who have been covering the London Olympics, offers up some of its more memorable moments.
Rescuers stop searches after Iran quakes kill 250
Rescuers ended the search on Sunday for survivors of twin earthquakes in northwestern Iran that killed at least 250 people and injured more than 2,600 a day earlier, state television reported. Six moments that defined the London Olympic Games
From Michael Phelps's golden farewell to the exploits of Usain Bolt: AFP looks back at six moments which defined the 2012 London Olympics: Now to Rio, full of Olympic 2016 jitters
The snuffing out of the Olympic flame in London Sunday marks a conclusion for most, but for 2016 host city Rio de Janeiro it kicks off four years of pre-games jitters and a race against the clock to ready this notoriously laid-back beach city for the global sports showcase. Morsi names Egypt vice president, retires Tantawi
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Sunday replaced his powerful Defence Minister Hussein Tantawi, sending him into retirement, and appointed a vice president, official media reported. US OUTLASTS SPAIN
LeBron James had to take the gold medal from Spain. That's exactly what he did. Cameron appoints Coe as Games legacy ambassador
LONDON (Reuters) – London 2012 chairman Seb Coe will serve as Prime Minister David Cameron's Olympic legacy ambassador after the Games finish on Sunday, the British government said. Coe, a former Conservative parliamentarian as well as a double Olympic gold medallist and vice-president of athletics' world governing body, will advise Cameron on how best to secure the long-term benefits of hosting the Games. Coe will focus particularly on the economic and business benefits. "Seb Coe has done a brilliant job delivering the best Games ever. … Syrian opposition leader calls for no-fly zone
The head of Syria's main opposition group in exile has called for a no-fly zone in border areas to protect civilians. Assad sends condolences after Iran quake
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday sent a message of condolences to his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after the deadly earthquake which struck his country’s closest ally.
Egypt president retires defense minister
Egypt’s Islamist president ordered his defense minister and chief of staff to retire on Sunday and canceled the military-declared constitutional amendments that gave top generals wide powers.
Rwandan tells AP of training to fight Congo
Ibrahim Nsanzimana says he can no longer return to his home in Rwanda for fear of death. The 28-year-old recounted the tortured history of his Rwandan family's entanglement with neighboring Congo, and his latest recruitment by Rwanda to fight in eastern Congo. Egypt president orders military chief Tantawi to retire
CAIRO (Reuters) – Islamist President Mohamed Mursi ordered Egypt's two top generals to retire, including Hussein Tantawi who led the nation after Hosni Mubarak was ousted, and appointed two generals in their place, the presidential spokesman announced on Sunday. President Mohamed Mursi also canceled a constitutional declaration aiming to limit presidential powers which the ruling army council issued in June as the election that brought Mursi to power drew to a close. … Libya assembly head calls for coalition government
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya needs an inclusive government to build on progress made by those who have guided its transition from 42 years of one-man rule under Muammar Gaddafi, the president of a newly elected national assembly said in an interview. Mohammed Magarief, a veteran Gaddafi opponent picked by the 200-member congress as its head last week, said the North African country's new rulers needed to improve security, promote national reconciliation, tackle "unacceptable" corruption and lure back foreign investors after last year's civil war. … Boris Johnson wins Games political gold
LONDON (Reuters) – In the evening sun near Tower Bridge, people watch Olympians on a big screen and cheer. High above them, on the top floor of the bulbous glass building where he has his office, Mayor of London Boris Johnson is addressing technology entrepreneurs in a speech that underlines his ideology. Why does Usain Bolt run fast, he asks. Competition – that's why. The excitement of the crowd outside penetrates the open windows. The blond mop-haired mayor, selling the British capital in a reception in the penthouse, warms to his theme. Another example comes from science. … 
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