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Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.  (Photo by Ron Edmonds / AP) US diplomat safe after Pakistan attack Pakistan's intelligence services were ordered to review security arrangements for diplomats traveling to the northern parts of the country after a U.S. diplomat survived an armed attack in Peshawar. CBS News Navaz Sharif withdraws from coalition in Pakistan Monsters and Critics Pakistani coalition unravels CNN Plane loses pressure, emergency landing in France A Ryanair plane made an emergency landing in central France after it suddenly lost cabin pressure and descended 26,200 feet in five minutes, French officials said. Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Michelle wows delegates Michelle Obama presented the Obamas as a typical American family while at the same time trying to ease continued disunity in the Democratic Party. The Hill A possible plot against Obama International Herald Tribune GOP sets up camp, strategy in Denver USA Today ‘The great American story' MSNBC Israel settlement surge draws criticism from Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called on Israel not to undermine peace talks with the Palestinians after a report found it had nearly doubled Jewish settlement construction. Reuters Russia recognizes Georgian rebels President Dmitry Medvedev has declared that Russia formally recognizes the independence of the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. BBC Hurricane Gustav gaining strength south of Haiti Gustav continued to gain strength after becoming a hurricane and forecasters said it could become a Category 2 hurricane before hitting Haiti's southern coast. ABC News   NATION Fay's remnants spread across South The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay spread, bringing heavy rain and wind amid warnings of possible flash flooding and tornadoes from Louisiana to Georgia. TIME High gas prices drive down traffic deaths The number is being pulled down by a change in Americans' driving habits, which is fueled largely by record high gasoline prices. USA Today Brrr! Almanac predicts cold, wet winter People worried about the high cost of keeping warm this winter will draw little comfort from the Farmers' Almanac, which predicts below-average temperatures for most of the U.S. AOL News POLITICS Kennedy delivers speech to convention Sen. Edward Kennedy made a dramatic appearance at the Democratic National Convention, pledging to see Barack Obama to the White House and his own return to the Senate floor. CNN Kennedy sees 'season for hope' MSNBC Clinton, Obama working out deal for roll call vote Roll call agreement could end the divided balloting quickly with a unanimous consent for Sen. Obama. ABC News Hillary’s clout is key at Democratic Convention Christian Science Monitor John McCain uses POW ordeal to fight housing gaffe John McCain once again invoked his ordeal as a Vietnam war prisoner, this time to deflect sniping over the number of houses he owns. MSNBC McCain-Romney? Dems fear it could hurt in West San Francisco Chronicle Cindy McCain visiting Georgia on humanitarian mission Reuters BUSINESS New-home sales in US increase from 17-year low New-home sales in the U.S. improved in July from a 17-year low and construction cutbacks by builders reduced the glut of properties on the market by the most in almost five decades. Bloomberg Realtors say existing home sales rose in July, contrary to predictions San Francisco Chronicle Fewer Americans without health insurance; median incomes rise Fewer Americans went without health insurance in 2007 than in the prior year, while there was a gain in median household income adjusted for inflation, the Census Bureau reported. MarketWatch HEALTH Canada says 12 deaths may be linked to food poisoning Canadian public-health officials said as many as 12 deaths may be linked to an outbreak of food poisoning and the number of cases might rise. Bloomberg Incense use increases risk of squamous-cell respiratory cancers Long-term exposure to incense may increase the risk of respiratory-tract cancers, according to data from a large Chinese cohort study. MedPage Today EDUCATION SAT scores for high school students hold steady after declines Reading, writing and math scores were unchanged on this year's SAT, the most widely used college-entrance exam in the U.S., ending a three-year slide. Bloomberg Texas school district lets teachers carry guns for security Last fall, a tiny school district in Texas approved teachers to carry guns after two years of researching the best security options at the K-12 Harrold school. San Francisco Chronicle Hard times hit schools Large cuts in K-12 education come at a time when the cost of fueling buses is increasing and the demands of NCLB still loom large over states. Education Week   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Bill Maher takes on religion, again Boston Globe Column: How 'new media' is changing politics Christian Science Monitor Column: Michelle keeps things down to earth Politico Column: Previewing the big speeches Newsweek Blog: Obama the leader next door? USA Today Column: Put your marriage before your kids Christian Science Monitor Blog: Does Biden make a winning hand? Real Clear Politics Column: Let's talk exorcism too Salon.com Editorial: A sober discussion of campus boozing? San Jose Mercury News Column: The politics of sand Economist   Site edited by: Steff White-Olson, Binal Ghelani, Beverly Stiles, Tom Moran, Bryan Panhorst, Andrew McMillan, Destinei Waddy, Danaila Adriana, Dana Myles, Zahra Jaferi, Carlos Wall and Max Miller.   GOOD NEWS Research aims to put tongues in control of devices Georgia Tech researchers believe a magnetic, tongue-powered system could transform a disabled person's mouth into a virtual computer, teeth into a keyboard — and tongue into the key. HappyNews.com Philanthropy thrives as Queenslanders give millions The top 100 wealthiest people in Queensland have combined fortunes that now exceed $37 billion, millions of which have been used to establish trusts and foundations to help struggling people. NEWS.com.au WORLD Zimbabwe's main opposition party gains a key position In a sign of political strength, Zimbabwe's main opposition party won the powerful position of speaker of Parliament. International Herald Tribune Iraqi leader insists on deadline for withdrawl of troops Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki dug in his heels on the future of the U.S. military in Iraq, insisting that all foreign soldiers by a specific date in 2011 and rejecting legal immunity for American troops. Associated Press Vote supports Georgia rebels CNN LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Madonna kicks off tour with McCain slam As Madonna kicked off her 'Sticky and Sweet' tour, she took a none-too-subtle swipe at Sen. John McCain. San Francisco Chronicle Madonna - Get Stupid (Live Sticky & Sweet Tour) Cardiff / Opening Night YouTube Britain's Thatcher suffers from dementia Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, once known as one of the world's most formidable political minds, has been suffering from dementia for the past seven years. AOL News SPORTS Davenport, Dementieva, Kuznetsova win; Chakvetadze upset Olympic champion Elena Dementieva showed her mettle at the U.S. Open, rallying in the second set to beat Akgul Amanmuradova 6-4, 7-5. ESPN College football bowl outlook From New Mexico to Miami, the picks for all 34 college football bowls. Sporting News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Digging up the dirt on Arctic carbon You never know what you’ll find until you dig deep: Scientists taking the measure of how much carbon the Arctic locks up beneath its tundra have done just that. Christian Science Monitor iPhone 3G: Complaints mount about data service speeds Apple and AT&T promote the iPhone 3G as being "twice as fast" as its predecessor. But how often are users getting true 3G for their data transmission speed? PC World RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Biden provides Catholic link, but renews abortion debate Although Sen. Joe Biden, Obama's new vice presidential running mate, disagrees with the Catholic Church's views on abortion, he supports other key principles of Catholic teachings. USA Today Is voting a Christian rite or right? While some remain less than enthusiastic about their options this fall, conscientious abstention raises another ethical question: Do Christians have an obligation to vote? Religion News Service ENVIRONMENT Whales lose blubber due to climate change Global warming could be responsible for limiting whales' food supplies, thereby causing them to get thinner. Telegraph.co.uk Border blunder: Debris collects along security fence, causes flooding Flooding caused by a border security fence in Arizona shows the structure is being built too quickly and without regard for the environment, critics say. MSNBC US considers protecting vast swaths of Pacific as marine sanctuaries Vast swaths of U.S. Pacific Ocean waters could be protected as marine sanctuaries or monuments, the White House said, drawing praise from environmental groups. Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Extreme recycling: food, diapers At a time when many Americans are on tighter budgets and worrying about environmental conservation, dumpster diving may get more popular. 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