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This satellite image shows Tropical Storm Hanna roaring past the edge of the Bahamas before possibly hitting the Carolinas. Hurricane Ike, a still-more-dangerous Category 4 storm, was advancing from the east.   (Photo by NOAA / AP) Tropical Storm Hanna to soak East Coast Many beach vacationers in the Carolinas prepared to pack up and head inland as fast-moving Tropical Storm Hanna cruised steadily toward the coast. Associated Press South Florida needs to plan for Ike, just in case CBS4 US jobless rate near 5-year high The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at its highest level in nearly five years after a higher-than-expected 84,000 jobs lost last month. BBC US stocks fall on drop in payrolls, extending global slump Bloomberg   Sen. John McCain: 'Fight with me' John McCain vowed to "shake up Washington" and said he's prepared to reach across the aisle to get the country "back on the road to prosperity." CNN McCain 2008 nomination acceptance address C-Span Special section: Live commentary - McCain speech BBC Cheney pledges US support for Ukraine Vice President Dick Cheney renewed Washington's backing for Ukraine, asserting America's claim to act as a guarantor in a country that was part of the former Soviet Union. International Herald Tribune Palin aides peeked into trooper's files, union says Aides to the Alaskan governor improperly obtained her former brother-in-law's state police personnel files and used it to raise complaints about the officer, the head of Alaska's state police union said. CNN Special section: An in-depth look at Palin's record Daily Source Blog: Does Palin help or hurt McCain? CNN   NATION Cheney supports Georgia NATO membership, condemns Russia Vice President Dick Cheney went to Georgia to reaffirm Washington's support for this country's eventual NATO membership and to issue a powerful condemnation of Moscow. International Herald Tribune Cheney in Tiblisi, Georgia CBS News Abramoff sentenced to 4 years in prison Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to 4 years in prison. He was the center of a gifts-for-favors scandal that shook up Washington's power elite. MSNBC Detroit Mayor gets jail time, must resign Associated Press POLITICS Obama candidacy giving some black Republicans 'heartburn' Sen. Barack Obama's presidential candidacy is causing a political identity crisis among some black conservatives torn between ideology and the chance to make history. CNN Behind Obama's Palin strategy The Obama campaign is downplaying Sarah Palin's lack of experience in favor of attacking her bigger claim to fame — her reputation as a maverick, non-partisan reformer. TIME Georgia lawmaker describes Obama, wife as 'uppity' McClatchy On Obama, earmarks, Palin less than honest ABC News Senate forges compromise energy bill An energy compromise bill is winning adherents from both sides of the aisle — and upsetting ideologues of both parties. BusinessWeek BUSINESS Is America losing at globalization? Free trade used to seem like a good thing for U.S. businesses and consumers. Now we're not so sure. Newsweek Apple, AT&T sued for too many iPhones on 'overloaded' network Apple and its U.S. wireless partner AT&T are being sued for selling too many iPhones by a customer who says the high-speed phone network has been unable to deliver promised performance. San Jose Mercury News SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY How smarter cars could power the future Two new technologies have recently come out to provide a greener driving experience and keep down fuel consumption while driving. LiveScience Closest look yet at Milky Way's black hole New observations offering the closest view yet of the heart of the Milky Way present strong evidence for the black hole theory, and even hope of finally settling the question soon. Space RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Cases in polygamist sect raid dropped Texas agency drops sect custody cases "as fast as we can," saying most kids are safe with parents. ABC News A visit to Palin’s church Wasilla Bible Church is having an extraordinary week. Its senior pastor Larry Kroons confirmed that Sarah Palin and her family regularly attend services there, and have done so for the last six years or so. Newsweek Sarah Palin's pastor problem: Palin calls her proposed $30b pipeline 'will of God' YouTube Sarah Palin's pastor problem: Palin's pastor says Alaska will be refuge for America in Armageddon YouTube   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Hanna Rosin): Why do conservatives admire Palin? Slate Column (David Rogers): John McCain's idealistic dilemma Politico Column: God ditches the GOP San Francisco Chronicle Blog: Palin's speech to nowhere Philadelphia Inquirer Column: A pit bull with lipstick Salon.com Editorial: The second browser war Economist Blog (John Ridley): Your guide to speaking Palinguage (Vol. 1) NPR Editorial: Bush's blue legacy International Herald Tribune   Site edited by: Beverly Stiles, Walt Chiu, Max Miller, Destinei Waddy, Joe Gold, Bryan Panhorst, Steff White-Olson, Zahra Jaferi, Andrew McMillan, Binal Ghelani and Brian Levine.   GOOD NEWS Remains of 3 WWII sailors from Pearl Harbor identified The Pentagon announced that the remains of Eldon Wyman and two other WWII-era sailors, previously listed as unknowns, have been identified, and their remains will be returned to their families. Yahoo! News Training curbs sports injuries in women Through training, women can learn how to activate and strengthen their underused muscles to prevent female-specific sports-related injuries. NPR WORLD Bush advised to back modest troop cuts in Iraq Defense officials have recommended that President George W. Bush withdraw one combat brigade from Iraq, but not until early next year, Pentagon sources said. Reuters UN: Developed nations not doing enough for poverty In criticism aimed primarily at the United States, Japan and the European Union, a U.N. report said that rich nations haven't delivered on promises to help the world's poorest nations. MSNBC Syria floats direct talks with Israel Syria hopes a series of indirect talks with Israel will soon lead to direct negotiations, President Bashar al-Assad said. CNN` LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Potential first ladies must walk the fashion tightrope In its 200 year-history, the White House has not been a treasure trove of fashion-forward First Ladies. A successful first lady profile has to be as middle-of-the road as her husband's positions. NPR Marriage woes? Husband's genes may be at fault Men who are lacking in the romance department may have a new excuse to offer their wives or significant others: They can blame it on their DNA. NPR SPORTS Giants' defense has little problem shutting down new-look Redskins The '08 NFL season kicked off with the Super Bowl champs scoring early, if not often. The Giants beat Washington 16-7. ESPN Two Jamaican track athletes linked to performance-enhancing drugs Two members of the 2008 Jamaican Olympic track team received shipments of performance-enhancing drugs, according to a Sports Illustrated report. Sporting News HEALTH Gene domino effect behind brain, pancreatic tumors Scientists have mapped the cascade of genetic changes that turn normal cells in the brain and pancreas into two of the most lethal cancers. Newsweek New study: Autism not linked to measles, mumps, rubella vaccine A new U.S-led study concluded there is no link between the MMR vaccine and the onset of autism or gastrointestinal symptoms in children who develop both. Medical News Today EDUCATION Few taking Wa. state up on free college More than 56,000 Washington state middle-schoolers qualify for a new scholarship that would give them a free ride at a state college, but only a fraction of them have signed up, officials said. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Less affordable colleges may get 'F,' land on Wall of Shame Colleges beware: One more tuition hike and your name might just end up on a new federal Wall of Shame. USA Today   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Study: It rains less on weekends Weekdays bring heavier downpours than weekends, suggests new research. Summertime storms in the southeastern United States shed more rainfall midweek than on weekends, the study found. 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