09-Aug-2012 00:36

U.S. scores dead last again in healthcare study :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/3QKe4aPKAdg/us-usa-healthcare-last-idUSTRE65M0SU20100623

After 10 Years, Revisiting the Elian Gonzalez Fiasco :: Elian (alias The Rabbit) grows up as have the Miami Cubans who helped cause all that ruckus a decade ago
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1983705,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Bolt a step closer in quest to win 100m, 200m double in consecutive Olympics - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/london-games/bolt-a-step-closer-in-quest-to-win-100m-200m-double-in-consecutive-olympics/story-fne39yqs-1226446441567

Bank of England expects UK economy to return to weak growth - CTV News :: http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/bank-of-england-expects-u-k-economy-to-return-to-weak-growth-1.907243

Romney Aide Touts Health Care Reform - New York Times (blog) :: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/romney-aide-touts-effect-of-health-care-reform/

Lady Gaga posts ARTPOP lyrics - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/article.aspx?id%3D781474

Obama Joins Sandra Fluke, Pitches Health Law in Play for Colorado Women ... - ABC News (blog) :: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/08/obama-joins-sandra-fluke-pitches-health-law-in-play-for-colorado-women-voters/

Two Die as Typhoon Hits Shanghai :: At least two people died in a typhoon that quieted business activity in the Chinese commercial center as it dumped heavy amounts of rain in high winds.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443991704577576313298088808.html?mod=rss_most_viewed_day_europe

VOLLEYBALL CELEBRATION - Atlanta Journal Constitution :: http://www.ajc.com/sports/volleyball-celebration-1493919.html

U.S.-Backed Battery Maker Selling Stake to Chinese Firm :: A123 Systems, a struggling maker of advanced batteries for electric vehicles that received a U.S. government grant to begin manufacturing, agreed to sell a majority stake to Chinese auto-parts maker Wanxiang Group for $450 million.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443991704577576881949308486.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Column: Kom, India's "big hero" at London Games - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/sports-headlines/ci_21266202/column-kom-indias-big-hero-at-london-games

The Romney Hood Fairy Tale :: The false, invented analysis behind Obama's tax claims.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443792604577574910276629448.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

London riots: astonishing CCTV shows Ledbury chef taking on masked thug - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9463173/London-riots-astonishing-CCTV-shows-Ledbury-chef-taking-on-masked-thug.html

Obama calls for violence to end after shootings in Colo., Wisc. - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-calls-for-violence-to-end-after-shootings-in-colo-wisc-20120808,0,7460681.story

Pearson and Meares: a golden hug - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/olympics/athletics-london-2012/this-was-pearson-versus-pearson--and-there-was-only-going-to-be-one-winner-20120808-23tcg.html

Sir Alex Ferguson hopeful over Van Persie signing: We've made a bid & we have ... - Goal.com :: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/08/08/3295387/sir-alex-ferguson-hopeful-over-van-persie-signing-weve-made

Fossils suggest 2 new pre-human species, Leakeys say - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/08/08/sci-ap-fossils.html

Home Prices Rise as Supply Dwindles :: Home prices rose by their largest percentage in at least seven years during the second quarter, propelled by low inventories of properties for sale and high demand for bargain-priced foreclosures.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444246904577575072488703032.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Syria Renews Aleppo Offensive :: The Syrian government launched a new offensive intending to retake neighborhoods in Aleppo, while Iran identified Iranian hostages in Syria as retired members of the Revolutionary Guards Corps and employees of government ministries.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444900304577577034028099446.html?mod=rss_most_viewed_day_europe

Sipping on a Sunset, Italy in Mind :: A slightly bitter, go-down-easy Italian aperitif has found its way into bartenders’ flutes and highball glasses from Los Angeles to London.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/dining/sipping-on-a-sunset-italy-in-mind.html?partner=rss&emc=rss