Due to a snafu in creating today's page most of the links will open in this page rather than jumping to a new page. This will really screw up those who like to watch the Eric Cam while browsing the stories. I suggest you right-click and open in new window to browse and watch. The problem is fixed and won't happen again.]

China comes to a standstill in silent tribute to earthquake victims
Chinese man pulled to safety eight days after quake

Lester Beats Cancer, Throws No Hitter For Red Sox At Fenway

President Bush among Sen. Kennedy well wishers

Supreme Court Upholds Law Aimed at Child Pornography

State to Lay Out Steps for Sect Parents to Regain Children

Philly police to fire 4 over videotaped beating

Study says global warming not worsening hurricanes
Study Predicts Fewer but More Powerful Hurricanes

Sex problems 'may be heart alert'

Colorado men exchange Taser shots over parked van

Lindsay Lohan being sued over fur coat
Lindsay Lohan is Not a Lesbian, Say Mom and Sis

Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz Sign Prenup
Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson's Wedding Had 'Alice In Wonderland' Theme

George Takei Plans To Wed His Partner

Romo reportedly scrambles to escape relationship with needy J. Simpson

Report: Kate Hudson & Lance Armstrong Are Secretly Dating

Underwood most popular "Idol," Castro overrated
Boy, 12, faces drunken driving charge after crash

Two Orangutans Recaptured After Escaping From Zoos
Of Local Interest:
Jury deadlocked over cop's role in fatal drug raid
Ga. test scores: 'Horrible numbers'
Credit-freeze law begins Aug. 1
Woman videotaped abusing MARTA rider still in jail
Trail Droppings:

Barack Obama breaks campaign record: 75,000 turn up in Portland
Obama tells Republicans to attack him, not his wife
DELEGATE UPDATE: BYRD ENDORSES OBAMA
Barack Obama steps up attacks on John McCain
Barack Obama vs. John McCain on foreign policy
Crow Tribe adopts candidate Obama in historic visit

Clinton: ‘This Is Nowhere Near Over’
Snapshot of War:

Nearly 40,000 troops to be deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan
Iraqi VP demands action against U.S. soldier over Koran
Iraqi officials say top Qaeda figure in Mosul has been arrested
Domestica:

Recall petition started on Detroit mayor
Twins graduate as valedictorians in Washington

Stressed Moms May Give Birth to Asthmatic or Allergic Kids
Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Healthy Cities for Women
As the World Turns:

Hello Kitty is named Japan tourism ambassador
Johannesburg Calls for Extra Police as Riots Kill 22
Zimbabwe party: Military plotting to kill leader
UN chief to hold talks with Myanmar government in Yangon
The internet will shame Burma's junta, says Gordon Brown
European Union Approves Glaxo Bird Flu Vaccine
In Sport:

Spurs beat Hornets to reach West Conference final
Preview of the Eastern Conference Finals

Red Wings crush Stars to advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Back from suspension, LB Thurman cut by Bengals
BizSciTek:
Lowe's profit falls 18%, hurt by housing market
Citi-run group wins Pa. Turnpike lease

Internet scam collected data from thousands
Microsoft, Yahoo May Join Forces in Search Business
Microsoft Move Opens Possibilities, Dialogue With Yahoo
Facebook's real reason for blocking Google's Friend Connect
AOL wraps up $850 M buy of Bebo social network
Charter in Privacy Hot Seat Over Web Tracking
Google helps Indian government in controversial arrest
Wetpaint lets companies "inject" user-generated content into Web sites
Mozilla launches Firefox 3.0 RC1 early