WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Mideast peace envoy will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday as the Obama administration presses both sides to launch direct talks as soon as possible.
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Taliban launch attacks on U.S., Afghan military posts
August 9th, 2010 
Reuters: Top News KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban insurgents staged attacks on three combat posts of Afghan and U.S. forces on Monday in a southeastern Afghan province, an official for the U.S. military said.
House back early from summer break
August 9th, 2010 CNN.com The House of Representatives will be back in session this week to take up a $26 billion bill designed, in part, to help avoid teacher layoffs.
Farrow contradicts Campbell at trial
August 9th, 2010 CNN.com Actress Mia Farrow testified that supermodel Naomi Campbell named former Liberian President Charles Taylor as the person who presented her with a diamond.
Doctor convicted in car bomb attack
August 9th, 2010 CNN.com A federal jury on Monday convicted an Arkansas doctor in a February 2009 car bomb attack on the head of the state’s medical board, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Opinion: Cartels bogeyman in Ariz. law
August 9th, 2010 CNN.com By now, the entire country has gotten the message that Arizonans are angry and frustrated over illegal immigration. But, oddly enough, the anger and frustration isn’t usually aimed at the illegal immigrants themselves.
Youngest Gitmo prisoner’s trial begins
August 9th, 2010 CNN.com The youngest detainee held at Guantanamo Bay will face trial this week, charged with terrorist acts for al Qaeda and the killing of a U.S. soldier.
