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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., listens as vice presidential running mate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., speaks at a rally in front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.  (Photo by Alex Brandon /AP) Russia aims to keep control of Georgian port city Thousands of Georgians angry at the presence of Russian troops on the outskirts of the strategic Black Sea port of Poti took to the streets, waving Georgian flags and urging the Russians to leave. ABC News UN ask for $58m in Georgia aid BBC Georgia back in control of key road Reuters Fay weakens to tropical depression Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a depression but heavy winds and flooding could continue for several days, the National Hurricane Center said. CNN   Biden adds experience, signals tough line Biden adds foreign policy and a Washington insider's resume to a Democratic ticket headed by Obama, a first-term senator dogged by questions about his readiness. Reuters After Biden, who will be on McCain’s ticket? Financial Times Biden well-liked, but unknown to many USA Today Democracy digitised BBC US official to China: Release Americans detained for protest Washington's top diplomat in China pressed the government to immediately free foreign activists jailed for protesting and criticized Beijing for failing to use the games to show "greater tolerance." USA Today China after the Olympics CNN UN Ghana climate talks start Time is running short to agree on a new U.N. climate treaty that will need billions of dollars a year to help the poor cope with global warming, host Ghana told the start of 160-nation U.N. climate talks. Reuters   NATION Report DOD to again probe post-Katrina pumps in New Orleans The Department of Defense will again investigate allegations that the Army Corps of Engineers let a contractor install faulty pumps after Hurricane Katrina despite a warning that they might fail. Southern Ledger US and global economies slipping Economic trouble has spread far beyond the United States, threatening American businesses with the loss of foreign sales and investment that have become increasingly vital to their sustenance. International Herald Tribune Scooter rundown: Best fits from tall to small NPR Utah small plane crash kills 10 A small plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff, killing everyone on board, including the pilot and nine people who had spent the day working at a skin cancer clinic in remote community. ABC News POLITICS The Veep’s pipeline push An old letter by Vice President Dick Cheney that pushed a controversial Alaska pipeline bill is getting renewed scrutiny because of new evidence in the Justice Department's case against Sen. Ted Stevens. Newsweek Bush pins gas prices on Democrats President Bush blamed the Democratic-led Congress for the high cost of gasoline and renewed his call for expanded offshore drilling to increase U.S. oil supplies. TIME McCain: Biden a 'very wise selection' Presumptive GOP nominee John McCain had kind words for Sen. Joe Biden, who was named presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama’s running mate. CBS News Special section: America's worst Vice Presidents TIME BUSINESS The biggest losers in the Beijing Games Liu Xiang's injury not only ended this year's gold medal chances for a man being dubbed China's Michael Jordan, it also hampered his marketability for current and future sponsors. MSNBC Treasuries drop as haven demand eases, inflation concern rises Treasury 10-year notes posted a weekly drop as the appeal of government debt faded as investors grew more confident that the U.S. will support Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Brazil: setting an important precedent for indigenous lands Brazil's Supreme Court is set to decide next week whether or not to uphold the demarcation of the Raposa Serra do Sol reservation as a single, unbroken territory. Environmental News Network Eco-police find new target: Oreos Kraft Foods and other U.S. food producers come under attack as demand for vegetable oil made from palm trees soars. CNNMoney EDUCATION Stereotype of mathematical inferiority still plagues girls Educators have been trying to get the word out for years: Girls perform as well as boys in math. But school officials still face a major task in overcoming the stereotypes. Education Week Colleges try to control students behavior off campus A growing number of universities are starting to take a more proactive approach to monitoring off-campus behavior and neighbors say the efforts are working. MSNBC HEALTH Small packages trick people to eat more Two new marketing studies found that some people tend to consume more calories when junk food portions and packages are smaller. LiveScience Your guide to never feeling tired again The 22 ways to tackle life's biggest energy zappers. WebMD   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Daniel Gross): Cold cash, not cold war Newsweek Column (John Dickerson): It's Biden time! Slate Blog (John Ridley): The elitist tipping point NPR Editorial (David Joyce): Drinking age deserves a debate Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial: Joe Biden for veep Economist Column: Conventions may not be a yawn, after all Seattle Post-Intelligencer Column: The outlook on a triple-superpower world Christian Science Monitor Column: Let's chuck the drinking age Denver Post   Site edited by: Steff White-Olson, Brian Levine, Max Miller, Andrew McMillan, Destinei Waddy, Danaila Adriana, Carlos Wall, Tom Moran, Dana Myles and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS A vision to connect Africa and Asia Sheikh Tarik bin Laden of the Republic of Djibouti, Osama bin Laden's half-brother and the CEO of Middle East Development, wants to build a massive suspension bridge connecting Djibouti to Yemen. Spiegel International Titanic treasures to go on display About 200 pieces from the Titanic collection will be exhibited at the Georgia Aquarium, the first time the show has been at an aquarium. Mansfield News-Journal WORLD International community split over US-India nuclear deal The Nuclear Suppliers Group summit will debate whether the deal undermines efforts towards nuclear nonproliferation and sets a precedent for other would-be nuclear powers. Christian Science Monitor US military weighs Afghan options As the military considers an Afghanistan 'surge,' the head of the U.S. Marines pays a visit and finds that far more troops are needed on the ground. Newsweek LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Rainn Wilson is a very different drummer Rainn Wilson may be the most famous corporate geek on TV. But the weirdo persona comes with baggage: It makes it hard to get cast as a rock star. NY Daily News No sound causes no fury as Radiohead serenades Golden Gate Park Despite two gasp-worthy sound failures at Outside Lands' main stage, Radiohead proved a fitting headliner. Spin SPORTS Team USA overcomes meltdown, defeats Spain for gold medal Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore. CBS SportsLine Cuban banned after assault on referee Angel Matos of Cuba has been banned for life after he kicked the referee in the face following his bronze-medal match disqualification. Guardian Images: emotional Olympic moments MSNBC Lionel Messi sets table as Argentina wins soccer gold again Argentina repeats the feat accomplished in Athens 2004 by beating Nigeria 1-0. The two countries had disputed the soccer final in Atlanta 1996 in which Nigeria took the gold. NY Daily News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY How RFID tags could be used to track unsuspecting people Radio-frequency identi­fication (RFID) tags are powerful tracking devices and they typically incorporate little security, people wearing or carrying them are vulnerable to surreptitious surveillance and profiling. Scientific American Even modest Internet users may hit usage caps Guy Distaffen switched Internet providers, lured from his cable company to his phone company by a year of free service. But soon the company quietly updated its policies to limit Internet activity. San Francisco Chronicle RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Court: Conversations with pastors not always privileged A conversation with a religious leader is not protected from being revealed in court unless it occurred in private and the leader was acting as a spiritual adviser, a New Jersey appeals court ruled. USA Today This paradise, Bali Every thought, word, and movement, and every dress and costume are dedications to an almighty creator. Epoch Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Why hospitals are dangerous places for heart attacks An alarming new study says that in about a third of cardiac arrest cases nationwide, hospital staffs do not respond quickly enough, which increases the risk of brain damage and death. 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