Good morning.
The nature of the news today has made the subjects of our early posts unfortunately grim:
-- Dozens Dead After Iraq's Bloodiest Day This Year.
-- 13 Reported Dead, 10 Injured After Pickup Crashes In Texas.
-- If Not For Jammed Gun, Officers' Sharp Eyes, More Might Have Died In Aurora.
We will look for ways to lighten things up a bit as the day continues.
Meanwhile, some of the other stories making headlines include:
-- "NCAA To Announce Penn State Sanctions." (Morning Edition)
-- "Syria Says It Won't Use Chemical Weapons To Stop Rebellion." (The New York Times)
-- "Beijing Rains Kills 37, Raise Infrastructure Debate." (The Associated Press)
-- "Bulgarian Police Widen Suicide Bombing Probe." (CNN.com)
-- Selloff In Spanish Bonds Underscores Fears "That The Country May Need A Formal Bailout." (The Wall Street Journal)
-- "Ernie Els Wins British Open After Adam Scott Collapse." (The Associated Press)
-- Bradley Wiggins Is First Brit To Win Tour De France. (BBC News)
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