Mitt Romney, after picking Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate Saturday, charges into the final pre-convention stretch giving voters a much sharper picture of what his campaign stands for as he tries to shake off the setbacks of the last few … Meteor shower presentation to be given by Discovery Center - Newsday
World Newsday > News Print Aa Meteor shower presentation to be given by Discovery Center Published: August 12, 2012 8:44 AM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEREDITH, NH – The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is heading out on the water to explain and point … Syrian Activists: Communications Down in Flashpoint City of Aleppo - Voice of America
Syrian activists say all communications are down in large parts of the countryside and in the flashpoint city of Aleppo, where government forces reportedly have been pushing rebel forces out of position since last week. It is unclear what caused the … Egypt Says 7 Suspected Militants Killed in Sinai - ABC News
Egyptian security forces killed seven suspected militants on Sunday during raids on hideouts in two villages in northern Sinai, security officials said. Tensions in Sinai, the desert peninsula that borders Israel and the Gaza Strip, have escalated … Police: Arrest in air rifle shots at Ill. mosque - San Francisco Chronicle
CHICAGO (AP) -- Police have arrested a 51-year-old man and seized a high-velocity air rifle in connection with pellet rifle shots that recently damaged a mosque in a northern Chicago suburb, authorities said Sunday. Police said David Conrad, … Kiprotich wins Uganda's first medal in marathon - Chicago Tribune
Death Toll in Iran Quake Raised to at Least 250 - ABC News
Times Square knifeman gunned down - Telegraph.co.uk
The encounter played out Saturday around 3 pm, when officers approached a 51-year-old man they say appeared to be smoking marijuana near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, in the heart of Times Square. The man became agitated, pulled out an 11-inch … Vegas Chimp Escapes Again - Daily Beast
Republicans tally Obama's broken promises as November nears - Fox News
Iran Earthquakes Kill 250, Thousands Injured - Voice of America
Rescue teams are still searching for victims in collapsed buildings after two strong earthquakes hit northwestern Iran, killing at least 250 people and injuring 2600 others. The 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes struck minutes apart late Saturday afternoon, … Egypt Sinai peacekeepers deny they came under fire - Haaretz
Meanwhile, Egyptian military forces kill seven suspected militants during raids on hideouts in a village in northern Sinai. By The Associated Press and Reuters | Aug.12, 2012 | 3:59 PM A member of Egypt's presidential guard is seen during a funeral for … Fact Check: Questionable claims when Mitt Romney introduces running mate - CBS News
(AP) WASHINGTON – In his debut as Mitt Romney's running mate, Paul Ryan promised "America's comeback team" won't duck tough budget issues, although the man standing next to him has kept his head low so far. Romney vowed the duo would "preserve" … New York City police shoot knife-wielding man near Times Square - The Guardian
Syrian rebels need no-fly zone-opposition leader
ALEPPO, Syria (Reuters) – Syrian rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad need the protection of foreign-guarded no-fly zones and safe havens near the borders with Jordan and Turkey, a Syrian opposition leader said on Sunday. Battles raged on in the northern city of Aleppo, where tanks, artillery and snipers attacked rebels in the Saif al-Dawla district next to the devastated area of Salaheddine. Abdelbasset Sida, head of the Syrian National Council, said the United States had realized that the absence of a no-fly zone to counter Assad's air superiority hindered rebel movements. … New Barclays chairman: I'll review entire business
The new chairman of Britain’s Barclays bank says he’ll undertake a top-to-bottom review of the scandal-tainted business, telling The Sunday Telegraph that he isn’t committed to any of his predecessor’s policies.
15 gold medals on London Olympics' final day, then rockin' closing ceremony
LONDON – Cheerio London, thank-you. Over to you Rio de Janeiro.
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