ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- As soon as Paul Ryan was picked as Mitt Romney's running mate, speculation spiked about whether the Wisconsin congressman's controversial proposal to reform Medicare would harm the GOP ticket's prospects among seniors, … Google to Pare a Fifth of Motorola Mobility Work Force - Wall Street Journal
By Drew FitzGerald Google Inc. (GOOG) on Monday said it will reduce Motorola Mobility's work force by about 20% to help streamline the money-losing wireless phone maker. The cuts, aimed at returning Motorola's once-dominant mobile devices unit to … Change Atop Egyptian Military 'No Surprise' to US - Voice of America
STATE DEPARTMENT --The Obama administration says it is not surprised by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's move to change his country's top military leaders. The United States says what is important now is for Egypt's civilian and military leaders to … Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Bipolar Disorder, Mayo Clinic Says - Wall Street Journal
By DOUGLAS BELKIN Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which may be connected to a weight-loss surgery he had eight years ago, according to the Mayo Clinic, where he is being treated. Mr. Jackson, a Democrat who represents … 3 killed in shooting near Texas A&M University - CNN
(CNN) — A Texas constable and two others were killed Monday in a shooting near Texas A&M University, police said. Rhonda Seaton, a spokeswoman with the College Station police department, told CNN that the three people killed were the constable, … Pentagon sees uptick in Syrian air attacks - Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Monday deplored what it saw as an increasing use of air power by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government against rebels, but stopped short of suggesting a move toward any additional steps like a no-fly … Lawmakers sue US AG to get Fast and Furious docs - Fox News
A US congressional committee on Monday filed a civil suit against Attorney General Eric Holder demanding that he hand over additional documents concerning Operation Fast and Furious, a federal undercover sting that allegedly allowed some 2000 weapons … 'Cosmo' grand dame Helen Gurley Brown dies at age 90 - USA TODAY
By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY Hearst announced that, "Helen passed away this morning at the McKeen Pavilion at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia after a brief hospitalization." She was 90. Known for bringing her Sex and the Single Girl notions into … Candy Crowley to be the first female moderator of a presidential debate in 20 ... - New York Daily News
Three New Jersey girls won a major campaign victory Monday as the first woman in 20 years was named to host a presidential debate. The Montclair High School teens, who led a petition drive to lock in a woman moderator, were thrilled Monday when the … Ryan's hometown backers wait to see how he will change campaign -- and vice versa - Washington Post
12 hurt in Pakistan bomb blast: police
At least 12 people were wounded when a bomb hidden under a cot exploded near a restaurant where people had gathered to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day in Baluchistan late Monday, police said. Insight: How Japan's securities watchdog found its bite
TOKYO (Reuters) – With its stock in near free fall, the board of Japan’s Nippon Sheet Glass met in August 2010 to weigh a couple of unpalatable options: suspend planned investments in key markets like China or go ahead with a Tokyo share offering that had somehow leaked to the market. The board, including then-CEO Craig Naylor, a newly-arrived American, decided to press ahead with the still-unannounced plan to raise $500 million, even though the cost of doing so was shooting higher as investors, worried about the dilution to existing share value, dumped the stock. …
Islamic body agrees to suspend Syria: OIC source
JEDDAH (Reuters) – Foreign ministers at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) agreed on Monday to suspend Syria from the international body, an OIC source said, further isolating President Bashar al-Assad. "The session just ended. The ministers adopted the resolutions, including the suspension of Syria," the source told Reuters. The move by the OIC, a body comprising 56 member states plus the Palestinian Authority that aims to represent Muslim interests on the world stage, is its response to Assad's suppression of a 17-month uprising. … Olympic flag arrives in Rio, marking race to 2016
The Olympic flag has touched down in Rio de Janeiro, the city that will host the 2016 summer Games. North Korean leader's uncle heads to China for talks: KCNA
The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un headed to China on Monday for talks on the joint development of two special economic zones, the North's state media reported. Pentagon sees uptick in Syrian air attacks - Reuters
| WASHINGTON Aug 13 (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Monday deplored what it saw as an increasing use of air power by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government against rebels, but stopped short of suggesting a move toward any additional steps like a … Powerful uncle of North Korea leader in China to talk business
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s uncle — the man seen as the power behind the young and untested dictator — went to Beijing on Monday in the latest signal that the reclusive state is looking seriously at ways to revive its broken economy. The official KCNA news agency said Jang Song-thaek was visiting China, the North’s only major ally, to discuss setting up joint commercial projects. The news comes after leader Kim recently told Beijing that his priority is to develop his impoverished country’s decaying economy. …
Flaws in Norway massacre response uncovered
A year after a far-right militant's bomb and gun attacks exposed flaws in Norway's terror preparedness, police are being criticized for failing to improve their ability to stop a gunman bent on inflicting mass casualties. Israel plunged into unprecedented debate about war
To attack or not to attack? With Israeli politicians warning repeatedly that Iran is secretly pursuing nuclear weapons, this question has spawned an unprecedented amount of agonizing even in a country accustomed to war and incessant debate.
Fidel Castro Turns 86 Behind Closed Doors - ABC News
Cuba marked Fidel Castro's 86th birthday on Monday with congratulatory messages in state media but no planned appearance by the retired leader, who has faded from public view. Communist Party newspaper Granma published memories of Castro from people … 
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