National News
Obama Meets Commander in Afghanistan
Obama wants to send two more brigades, or about 7,000 U.S. troops, to Afghanistan to shift emphasis from what he calls the Bush administration's "single-minded" focus on Iraq.

New Tropical Storm Forms Off U.S. East Coast
A tropical storm warning is in effect from South Santee River in South Carolina to the North Carolina/Virginia border and rainfall of up to 5 inches could be expected in coastal areas.

Powers Wield Sanction Threat After Iran Stalemate
Prospects of ending a row that has triggered regional tensions and rattled oil markets looked dim.

Business News
Beijing Smog Still a Standing Issue as the Games Approach
Concerns over the smog affecting athletes’ performances are still an issue even with the extreme measures being taken to reduce the smog.

U.S. Names Olympic Men's Soccer Roster
Veteran forward Brian McBride was one of three overage players selected to play for the team.

U.S. Baseball Names Olympic Roster
Matt LaPorta heads a list of mostly top minor league prospects on the brink of making it to the major leagues.

Home Improvement
Boost Mental Health - Do Housework
A recent study found just 20 minutes of physical activity -- such as housework -- improved the mental state of people considered stressed

Condos Using Clothing Optional Pool to Bring Buyers
One pool is being set aside for nude swimmers, sunbathers and hot tubbers.

Summer BBQ Tips
Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means: BBQ!

Movie Reviews
Review: "Dark Knight" Is Awesome
The joke's on Iron Man, The Dark Knight is awesome!

Funny Superhero, But Superman He Ain't!
There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there's Hancock (Will Smith).

WALL•E - A Family Fun Film for the summer!
Joining WALL•E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future.

Soaps
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson: Together Again!
The rocker tells Rolling Stone that they're trying again for the "801st" time

CrueFest July Tour Dates
"Summer's loudest show on earth" kicks off July 1 in Florida

CrueFest August Tour Dates
The Crue hits up Vegas on August 1

Travel
Americans Reconsidering Travel Plans
37 percent said they are canceling vacations altogether and 25 percent are cutting trips short.

Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach Square Off
Virginia Beach officials say "The beach resort code" was broken by running critical ads.

Texas Man Goes to Court for Using Phone on Plane
The man says he was trying to get hold of hospital officials in response to a message he received that his father was having serious heart trouble.

Games

Sports News
Headlines
LA Dodgers Beat Arizona by 1 After 11 Innings
Nomar Garciapara homered twice and Matt Kemp also hit a home run for the Dodgers, who have started the second half of the season with two straight wins.

Bids for Chicago Cubs Submitted
At least 10 potential owner groups have been approved by Major League Baseball to bid on the Cubs, as well as its home ballpark, Wrigley Field.

Camby Upset Over Trade To Clippers
Camby, an NBA all-defensive first team player the past two seasons, was the league's Defensive Player of the Year in 2006-07.


Music News
Barenaked Ladies Star to Contest Drug Charges
A message posted on Barenaked Ladies' website this week claims Page will plead not guilty to the charge in his forthcoming trial.

Grohl Illness Prompts Foo Fighters To Reschedule Shows
The group postponed their two-night stand at Morrison, Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday and Tuesday after the singer fell ill.

Metallica Guitar Heroes
Every single song from the band's new album will be available.

Entertainment News
Angelina Jolie, Newborn Twins Leave Hospital
Jolie slipped out of the hospital unseen by the crowd of reporters, cameramen and photographers camped outside.

"Dark Knight" Sets Box Office Record for Opening Day
The film will likely break the opening weekend record of $151.1 million set by the Spider-Man movie.

Hayek, Fiance Call Off Engagement
"We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault has been canceled," Hayek's representative said in a statement.

Food
Tips For Your Driving Trip
Make sure you stop every so often, even if it's just for a few minutes.

Talking With Your Kids About Divorce
If you are in the process of divorce, or have recently experienced one, your children may not fully comprehend what has happened or how to properly grieve their loss.

Still on a Budget? Try These Cheap Fashion Tips
If you are a thin, petite-sized woman, don't overlook the children's department for casual clothing.

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Gardening
Garden Gift For Sun Sufferer
Alice Tyson, of Carlisle, has Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) which means exposure to sunlight increases her risk of getting cancer or going blind.

Be a Butterfly
The exhibition gives visitors the chance to "shrink to the size of a caterpillar", find their way through a maze dotted with dangerous sticky plants and spiders.

Mystery Disease Threatens Florida State Tree
The disease has been found in five Florida counties since it was first confirmed about two years ago.

Parenting
ChildMinder: Parenting by Remote
A ChildMinder sensor pad placed under the cushion of a car seat is wirelessly linked to an alarm on the parent’s keychain. If the adult walks more than a few feet away from the car with the child still in the seat, the alarm will sound.

Study: Teens With Access To Cigarettes More Likely To Smoke
"We found that if you get kids to answer just two simple questions you can identify those who are at high risk of becoming regular smokers."

Knox Named After Pitt's Grandfather
Hal Knox Hillhouse, Pitt's maternal grandfather, died when the star was eleven years old.

Weird News
VIDEO: A Family of Painting Elephants
The trainers also feel that the confidence of the parent elephants’ painting skills will help coax the daughter to want to paint too.

Sky Diver Loses Prosthetic Leg in Midair
He considered looking for the errant leg and trying to catch it in midair.

VIDEO: Man Drunk in Front Seat of Car, Kids in Back
His three children all under 5-years-old were unbuckled in the back seat of the parked car.

Joke of the Day