DENVER--Meet the newest campaign issue for House Democrats: Todd Akin. From Colorado to New Hampshire to Illinois, Democrats already are using the incendiary comments about rape made by the Missouri congressman and Republican Senate candidate as a … Ecuador urges Britain to retract Assange arrest threat - AFP
QUITO -- Ecuador on Tuesday called on Britain to retract a threat to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at its embassy in London, adding that Quito remains open to dialogue. The South American country set off a diplomatic firestorm last week by … UPDATE 2-Fifty buildings destroyed by Northern California wildfire - Chicago Tribune
(Adds details) By Mary Slosson SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug 21 (Reuters) – Fifty buildings were destroyed by a 21500-acre wildfire raging in Northern California that has forced the evacuation of about 3000 people near the small town of Manton, … Defiant Akin stays in race - Philadelphia Inquirer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Todd Akin defied the nation's top Republicans on Tuesday and forged ahead with his Senate bid, declaring the party was overreacting to his comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape" and … Sweden unlikely to extradite Assange to US: Australia - AFP
ACT Scores Steady but Show Signs of Small Progress - ABC News
Average scores on the ACT exam held steady for the high school class of 2012 but the results show modest progress in the number of students who appear ready for college-level work in math and science. The scores, being released Wednesday, … Romney pushes on with discredited welfare attacks - The Associated Press
By JULIE PACE, AP - 25 minutes ago MIDLAND, Texas (AP) -- Mitt Romney claims he's got a winner with his criticism that President Barack Obama is giving welfare recipients a free ride. Never mind that aspects of his argument against the Democrat are … 50 buildings destroyed in Northern Calif. fire - Fox News
MANTON, Calif. - Dozens of buildings, many of them likely homes, have been destroyed in recent days a fire burning outside the Northern California community of Manton, fire officials said Tuesday night. Fire crews assessing the rural area determined … Girl, 5, and grandfather drown on Portugal beach
A British man and his five-year-old granddaughter on Tuesday drowned on a visit to a beach known for its powerful waves in central Portugal, the local harbour master said. LA judge to rule on making Michael Jackson's nephew co-guardian of singer's 3 children
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A judge is expected to name Michael Jackson’s nephew as the co-guardian of the late singer’s three children at a court hearing Wednesday.
Singapore court okays challenge to anti-gay law
Singapore's highest court has cleared the way for a constitutional challenge against a law criminalising sex between men, local media reported Wednesday. Indian opposition to block parliament until PM resigns
India's opposition vowed on Wednesday to block parliamentary proceedings until the prime minister resigned over a coal scandal, raising the prospect of more legislative deadlock and stalled reforms. Ecuador urges Britain to retract Assange arrest threat
Ecuador on Tuesday called on Britain to retract a threat to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at its embassy in London, adding that Quito remains open to dialogue. Taiwan refuses medical parole for jailed ex-leader
Taiwan authorities on Wednesday refused to grant ex-president Chen Shui-bian parole for medical treatment, saying he could get proper treatment in prison. Greek PM hosts Eurogroup chief, begins lobbying effort
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras starts a European charm offensive on Wednesday with talks to persuade euro zone chief Jean-Claude Juncker that the debt-laden nation has the will to ram through unpopular reforms and deserves more time to do it. With cash coffers running empty and renewed talk of a Greek euro zone exit without more aid, Samaras is under pressure to persuade European leaders that Greece has finally mustered the political courage to fulfill promises under its latest bailout. … 
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