A senior Hamas member was killed during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Hamas security forces said Saturday.
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New offshore drilling rules pass House
July 31st, 2010 
CNN.com The House of Representatives passed legislation Friday which would lift the current $75 million liability cap for oil spills while imposing new safety standards for offshore drilling.
Congress to probe Michigan oil spill
July 31st, 2010 Reuters: Top News DETROIT (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee will probe the spill of more than 800,000 gallons (3 million liters) of oil from an Enbridge Inc pipeline in southern Michigan this week, a Michigan congressman said on Saturday.
800 die in Pakistan flood; more rain due
July 31st, 2010 CNN.com Hundreds of people died when floodwaters swept away their mud homes in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The death toll from flood is now at least 800.
Crews gain on 1 of 3 L.A. wildfires
July 31st, 2010 CNN.com Firefighters continued to battle a wildfire Saturday as flames encroached on power lines that provide electricity throughout the region.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas commander in Gaza
July 31st, 2010 Reuters: Top News GAZA (Reuters) – An Israeli air strike has killed a Hamas military commander and rocket-maker in the Gaza Strip, the Islamist group that rules the Palestinian territory said on Saturday.
WikiLeaks suspect held in solitary
July 31st, 2010 CNN.com The Army private charged with leaking an airstrike video and suspected of leaking documents to WikiLeaks is in solitary confinement, officials tell CNN.
