Bin Laden Plotted 9/11 Anniversary Attack - WSJ.com

Bin Laden Plotted 9/11 Anniversary Attack - WSJ.com: "Osama bin Laden was working to assemble a team of militants to attack the U.S. on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, according to communications Navy SEALs seized from his Pakistani hideout when they killed the al Qaeda leader this spring."

20 killed in biggest Syrian protests so far: witnesses | Reuters

20 killed in biggest Syrian protests so far: witnesses | Reuters: "Assad, facing the greatest challenge to 40 years of Baath Party rule, has sought to crush demonstrations that broke out in March. But although rights groups say some 1,400 civilians have been killed, the protests have grown."

Obama: Public is 'sold' on tax increases in a debt-ceiling deal - TheHill.com

Obama: Public is 'sold' on tax increases in a debt-ceiling deal - TheHill.com: "President Obama on Friday kept up the pressure on Republicans to agree to revenue increases in a deal to raise the debt ceiling, claiming 80 percent of the public supports Democrats' demand for tax increases."

55% Oppose Tax Hike In Debt Ceiling Deal - Rasmussen Reports™

55% Oppose Tax Hike In Debt Ceiling Deal - Rasmussen Reports™: "As the Beltway politicians try to figure out how they will raise the debt ceiling and for how long, most voters oppose including tax hikes in the deal."

Final 'Harry Potter' wields big wand at box office | Reuters

Final 'Harry Potter' wields big wand at box office | Reuters: "LOS ANGELES, July 15 (Reuters) - Harry Potter's final film adventure has bolted to a big start at worldwide box offices, breaking the record for midnight screenings in the U.S. and Canada with $43.5 million and setting the stage for a massive weekend debut."