UN International Youth Day, via Al Jazeera
The news network talks to young people from around the world, including Virginia, Atlanta, Stockholm, & Beirut.
Usain Bolt runs the 100-meter sprint in 9.58 seconds
Usain Bolt of Jamaica ran 100-meter sprint at the track World Championships in Berlin Sunday in 9.58 seconds, a world record.
Typhoon rocks southeast China; 1 million evacuated
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8191951.stm A typhoon has caused massive damage and loss of life in southeast China, the British…
Counterfeit $20 bills circulate in Sugar Grove
How do you spot a counterfeit $20 bill? Look for the serial number, the watermark, & the security strip.
N. Korea releases 2 imprisoned US journalists
2 US journalists have received a "special pardon" from North Korea and have been released from prison.
Cuts in Chicago, Alabama will have drastic impact on schools
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/pop/articles/01alabama.html Most government agencies are cutting costs anywhere they can these days, but in some cases,…
White Sox pitcher throws baseball’s 18th perfect game
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/sports/baseball/24perfect.html Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox pitched a perfect game Thursday to beat the…
Senate rejects move to expand concealed carry rights
The concealed-carry laws will not be expanded to include cross-state rights by an amendment to the annual military authorization bill.
Obituary: Walter Cronkite
Longtime news anchor Walter Cronkite died at the age of 92. He brought us the news when we trusted those who do.
Obama calls for democratic reforms in Africa
It'll be hard for US/Asian/European companies and governments to invest in African nations unless reforms are instituted.