BUSINESS

• Home Depot to sell wholesale supply unit
  Home Depot to sell supply unit for $10.3 billion, add $22.5 billion to share repurchase plan
• Nissan chief: Board to forego bonus pay
  Nissan chief executive tells shareholders that board members will forego bonus pay
• FTC: Whole Foods CEO sought market grip
  FTC says Whole Foods CEO talked of dominating natural-foods business to his board
• Regulators OK Cerberus-Chrysler deal
  Federal antitrust regulators approve Cerberus' $7.4B purchase of DaimlerChrysler
• Best Buy lowers 2008 profit estimate
  Best Buy lowers 2008 profit estimate, says economy pushed shoppers past high-margin items
• Oil prices top $69 a barrel
  Oil settles above $69 a barrel as Nigerian unions reject government offer to avoid strike
• Housing construction down in May
  Housing construction falls in May as builders struggle with lending problems rising rates
• Gold rises on falling yields, dollar
  Gold gains modestly as Treasury yields keep easing
• Corp. bond issues boost Treasury prices
  Treasurys prices boosted by heavy corporate bond 0issuance
• Recalls: fireworks, children's jewelry
  Product Recalls: fireworks, children's jewelry
• Blackstone speeds up IPO
  Blackstone speeds up IPO timing amid increasing scrutiny by lawmakers, media
• Cadbury to cut about 7,500 jobs
  Cadbury Schweppes to cut about 7,500 jobs, likely to sell drinks business
• Boeing scores with Dreamliner order
  Boeing scores win over Airbus with major order for Dreamliner
• Gyms target spread of middle age spread
  AP Centerpiece: More gyms emerging to pump up the gray-haired set
• Carnival 2Q profit up almost 3 percent
  Carnival Q2 profit up slightly on strong European performance
• Stocks fall after Best Buy warning
  Stocks decline moderately following Best Buy warning, home construction report
• China to cut export rebates
  China to cut more export rebates to rein in trade surplus
• Dollar rises against euro
  Dollar drifts higher against euro on unexpected slide in German investor sentiment
• 6-year sentence sought for Hyundai chief
  Prosecutors repeat 6-year prison term demand for convicted Hyundai Motor chief
• 2007 Kansas wheat harvest shattered
  Kansas farmers fear 2007 will long be remembered for its shattered wheat harvest prospects
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Sizemore asks judge for another chance
  Jailed actor Tom Sizemore asks L.A. judge for 'one more chance' at probation
• Travolta echoes Cruise on psychiatry
  Like fellow Scientologist Tom Cruise, John Travolta says no to psychiatric medication
• Firefighters save four cats, albino rat
  Firefighters resuscitate four cats and an albino rat from charred Idaho apartment
• Motley Crue sues manager for $20 million
  Motley Crue files a $20 million lawsuit in Los Angeles against one of its managers
• Spector trial focuses on blood
  Jury in Spector murder trial bombarded with gory photos of Clarkson's face
• 'Mrs. Grace' sees her future in jail
  Fortuneteller known as 'Mrs. Grace' sentenced after admitting she defrauded clients
• Firefighters flush cat from storm drain
  W.Va. firefighters use about 250 gallons of water to flush cat from storm drain
• Nation's Springfields vie for `Simpsons'
  D'oh: The nation's Springfields vie to host premiere of "The Simpsons Movie"
• Rosie O'Donnell wants 'Price' job
  Rosie O'Donnell in pursuit of 'The Price Is Right' hosting gig
• BYU track star mops up, arrested
  That's no baton: BYU track star arrested after getting into mop fight with pedestrian
• Broadcasters giving cable summer chance
  Viewers turning to cable choices during broadcasters' usual summer slumber
• Paul Reubens and Pee-wee Herman are back
  Paul Reubens and alter ego Pee-wee Herman once again in front of the cameras
• Anna Nicole Smith's will enters probate
  Anna Nicole Smith's will enters probate in Los Angeles court, starting inheritance process
• Duhamel calls Fergie a `real total star'
  `Las Vegas' hunk Josh Duhamel has a hot career, but calls girlfriend Fergie the bigger star
• Gere to get 2007 Marian Anderson Award
  Richard Gere to receive the 2007 Marian Anderson Award from the city of Philadelphia
• Honduras audits 'love motels' over taxes
  Honduras audits 'love motels' in effort to crack down on tax evasion
• Man says salad stolen from refrigerator
  Pa. man says someone kicked in door of his apartment and stole chilled salad from refrigerator
• Man's wallet found after 43 years
  Man's wallet found 43 years later with photographs and birth certificate still inside
• Rock musician Richard Bell dead at 61
  Rock musician Richard Bell, who played with Janis Joplin, dies at 61
• Elisabeth on Rosie: We aren't friendly
  Elisabeth Hasselbeck isn't sure if former `View' co-host Rosie O'Donnell is a friend
• Push for Presley plate hits sour note
  Push for an Elvis Presley specialty license plate in Tennessee hits sour note
• Marc Forster to direct next Bond film
  `Finding Neverland' director Marc Forster to boss Bond in next 007 movie, due out in 2008
• Paris Hilton parodies populate online
  On the Net: Parodies of Paris Hilton's jailing and the "Sopranos" finale populate the Web
• Rough shot sparks Nev. golf course fire
  Golfer's attempt to get back on the fairway sparks fire in Nevada
• Orphaned orangutan gets adopted
  Orphaned orangutan gets adopted and will go to Zoo Atlanta from Indiana
• Colorful Anna Nicole Smith judge leaving
  Wisecracking Florida judge who presided over Anna Nicole Smith case to resign
• Film review: `1408' worth checking in to
  Film Review: `1408' checks out as fresh, creepy tale of hotel hauntings
• Shicoff pulls out of Salzburg Festival
  American tenor Neil Shicoff pulls out of Austria's renowned Salzburg Festival
• Book on Baghdad Green Zone wins prize
  Book about life in Baghdad's Green Zone wins Britain's Samuel Johnson Prize for nonfiction
• Keri Russell welcomes a son named River
  `Waitress' star Keri Russell welcomes her first child, a boy named River, her publicist says
• Paisley mixes humor and nostalgia on CD
  Country star Brad Paisley talks about the birth of son, getting spiritual _ and ticks
• Britney complains, billboards removed
  Radio station's billboards removed in Tampa, Fla., after Britney Spears complains about photos
• Report: Parents wary of media violence
  Most parents critical of media violence and sex would support federal TV limits, report says
• UK: Pakistani anti-Rushdie comment wrong
  UK government expresses concern over comment made against Salman Rushdie by Pakistani official
• James' wife gives birth to daughter
  Wife of `King of Queens' star Kevin James gives birth to daughter, Shea Joelle James, in LA
• LA prosecutor apologizes for accident
  LA attorney sorry for wife's suspended license case; says it's not similar to Paris Hilton's
• Danza to play `The Producers' in Vegas
  Tony Danza to reprise his lead role as Max Bialystock in Las Vegas staging of `The Producers'
• Woods' wife gives birth to a daughter
  Tiger Woods' wife gives birth to the couple's first child, a daughter named Sam Alexis Woods
• Reptiles smuggled in garden gnomes
  Australian officials find snakes, lizards smuggled inside garden gnomes
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HEALTH

• Breast cancer genes can come from father
  Breast cancer genes can be hidden in Dad's side of the family; More genetic tests urged
• CDC: Antiques can pose mercury hazard
  CDC warns that antiques, such as clocks and thermometers, can pose mercury hazard
• Judge blocks generic version of Plavix
  Judge blocks U.S. sale of Canadian company's cheap generic version of blood thinner Plavix
• Stroke drug may also help with frostbite
  Study: Clot-busting drug used for strokes, heart attacks may also improve frostbite treatment
• Can motion sensors predict dementia?
  HEALTHBEAT: Can motion sensors, online memory tests help predict Alzheimer's earlier?
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POLITICS

• Bush to veto stem cell bill
  Bush to veto stem cell bill, urge work on other stem cell lines
• NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg leaves GOP
  New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg switches party status from Republican to unaffiliated
• Army again considers longer combat tours
  Army considers need for longer combat tours if troop buildup lasts into next year
• Dems wary of Bush CIA counsel choice
  Senate Dems skeptical of Bush choice for CIA general counsel
• Jazz rules at White House picnic
  Jazz, not politics, rules at White House picnic for lawmakers
• Govt. decides to ease into passport rule
  Bush administration easing into passport rule in wake of complaints
• Big tax on big oil advances in Senate
  Senate advances $29 billion in taxes for oil companies to pay for renewable energy
• Romney vows tax cuts in new ad
  Mitt Romney says government too big, promises to cut spending and taxes in new ad
• Sikh fundraiser criticizes Obama
  Sikh fundraiser for Clinton criticizes Obama memo
• Immigration bill critics to see votes
  Leaders to give immigration bill critics coveted votes in hunt for broader support
• Democratic rivals trade jabs over Iraq
  Obama, Edwards, Richardson criticize fellow Democratic candidates on Iraq war opposition
• Official says Pakistan not in turmoil
  AP Interview: Pakistan foreign minister says his country is not in turmoil despite violence
• Nussle known for combative style
  Nussle would bring combative style to White House, known for paper bag episode
• Watchdog: Legal aid head misled Congress
  AP Enterprise: Watchdog's report says Legal Services chief misled Congress with trip details
• Bush and Olmert seek to prop up Abbas
  Bush and Olmert seek to bolster Abbas after Palestinian split
• White House budget director resigns
  Portman resigns as budget director, to be replaced by former Iowa Rep. Nussle
• Libby seeks delay of prison term
  Libby asks appeals court to delay prison sentence in CIA leak case
• Democrats push health care, environment
  Senate Democrats boost programs for health care and the environment
• Clinton spoofs Sopranos in Web video
  No Bada Bing for Clinton as she spoofs 'The Sopranos' and unveils new song
• Iraq contractor fraud said to be limited
  Officials tell Congress that contractor fraud in Iraq not as serious as critics say
• Democratic race scrambled in early look
  Clinton stands as front-runner, but candidate popularity all over national map
• Sen. Stevens aides questioned in probe
  FBI questions Sen. Stevens aides in Alaska corruption investigation
• Lighthouse stamps tell of history
  War and peace embodied in stamps commemorating Pacific lighthouses
• Pearl film could help State bureau
  Little-known State Department bureau sees publicity opportunity in new Jolie film
• Romney finds advisers both help and hurt
  With multiple advisers and commissions, Romney's message control imperiled
• Unions still hold appeal for Democrats
  Democrats court unions for their money, organization and endorsements
• White House aides' e-mail records gone
  House panel says missing White House e-mails may violate records preservation law
• Unions are 6 of top 10 political donors
  Unions are 6 of top 10 political donors
• Democrats and campaign contributions
  Democrats and campaign contributions
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SCIENCE

• Final inspection for space shuttle
  Final inspection for space shuttle after Atlantis undocks from international space station
• Skull of giant panda's ancestor found
  First skull of earliest known ancestor of the giant panda discovered in China, researchers say
• Zoo blames fatal attack on human error
  Denver Zoo blames fatal jaguar attack on human error after cage door was left open
• Mexican gray wolves venture out of lair
  4 endangered Mexican gray wolves born at Mexico City zoo venture out of lair
• Study: Men view faces in sexy photos
  Emory study finds men more likely to look at faces when looking at photos of naked women
• Fish flies return to Michigan shorelines
  Fish flies expected to hang around for six weeks after invading Michigan shorelines
• Fla. scientists study sea bird deaths
  Scientists investigate the deaths of dozens of sea birds along Florida's east coast
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TECHNOLOGY

• Microsoft to change desktop search
  Microsoft to change desktop search after Google complaint to Justice Department
• Yahoo's new CEO facing tough challenge
  Yahoo's change in command may not be enough to placate investors
• Britain bans sales of 'Manhunt 2' game
  Upcoming Rockstar game 'Manhunt 2' coming under fire in U.S., Britain
• Sony cutting jobs at online music store
  Sony eliminating jobs and restructuring online music store
• AT&T launches cell-to-cell live video
  AT&T launches service for sharing live video via cell phones
• Web cam to eye test-takers
  Latest in education's fight against cheating _ proctoring exams with Web cams
• Entercom in deal for online audio ads
  Broadcaster Entercom teams with startup to serve online audio ads to radio Web sites
• Tech security companies are hot targets
  HP deal furthers a consolidation of computer security companies
• Father of Sony PlayStation steps down
  Ken Kutaragi, father of Sony PlayStation, steps down
• Toshiba: Recalled battery sparked fire
  Toshiba says recalled Sony laptop battery sparked Great Britain office fire
• Yahoo co-founder replaces Semel as CEO
  Yahoo's CEO resigns, giving new hope for frustrated investors
• YouTube programs channels in 9 nations
  YouTube programs new channels, expanding reach to Brazil, Japan, parts of Europe
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U.S.

• Mob trial jury selection under way
  Trial focusing on the mob's 'Family Secrets' opens in Chicago
• Hmong in Minn. rally for revered leader
  Minn. demonstrators support leader accused of conspiring to overthrow Laos government
• Lesser charge recommended against Marine
  Lesser charge recommended for Marine lawyer in killings of Iraqi civilians
• 90 homes evacuated near Colo. wildfire
  Fast-growing western Colorado wildfires force evacuation of 90 homes, scorch 1,000 acres
• Judge halts Texas city's immigration law
  Judge grants preliminary injunction in Texas city's ban on rentals to illegal immigrants
• S.C. treasurer indicted on drug charges
  S.C. treasurer indicated on cocaine charges, accused of distributing drug in 2005
• Baby found near where woman disappeared
  Newborn baby found on Ohio doorstep 45 miles from where pregnant woman vanished
• Special vote in Ga., Wyo. picks nominees
  Congressional election in Georgia to go to runoff; Wyo. picks candidates to replace Thomas
• Nurses to testify in hospital deaths
  Nurses to testify in grand jury probe of New Orleans hospital deaths
• Ex-cop sells pot tips on DVD
  Ex-narcotics cop sells DVDs on how to stash pot and beat the law
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Bratton gets 2nd term as LA police chief
  Los Angeles police commission gives Bratton a 2nd term as the city's police chief
• Toddler's body found in Texas floods
  Toddler's body found in North Texas flooding blamed for 6 deaths
• Alaska rep. charged with bribery resigns
  Alaska lawmaker accused of selling vote to oil businessmen resigns to focus on defense
• Names of firefighters killed in S.C.
  Names of firefighters killed in warehouse fire in Charleston, S.C.
• Profiles on the 9 fallen SC firefighters
  Profiles of the 9 fallen Charleston firefighters
• Mint releases more 'godless' dollars
  U.S. Mint goofs again, strikes new dollar coins without 'In God We Trust' inscription
• Meeting set in Western Sahara dispute
  Morocco, rebels to meet again to resolve Western Sahara dispute
• Officials: Teen used WWII-era rifle
  Indiana teen used WWII-era sniper rifle to fatally shoot sheriff's deputy, wound another
• Conjoined twins separated in Utah
  Doctors in Utah successfully separate twins fused at the lower back
• S.C. warehouse fire kills 9 firefighters
  Blaze engulfs South Carolina furniture store, killing 9 firefighters
• U.S. deaths in Afghanistan, region
  At least 337 U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan since 2001, Defense Dept. says
• 3 accused of running smuggling ring
  3 accused of running illegal immigrant smuggling ring denied bail
• Abortion foe gets life for doc's death
  Abortion doctor's killer, already serving state sentence, gets federal life sentence
• Drug tests for Fla. high school athletes
  Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signs bill for random drug testing of high school athletes
• U.N. report urges universal pensions
  U.N. report: Universal pension of $1 a day would reduce old age poverty in developing nations
• Judge suspends Duke rape DA immediately
  Judge suspends DA Nifong over Duke case, proceeds with request to remove him
• Police seek rapist who posed as officer
  Missouri police seek rapist who posed as police officer, made traffic stops
• Va. Tech panel obtains Cho records
  Virginia Tech shootings panel obtains records of gunman's mental health hearing
• FBI: Padilla never used jihad code words
  Terror suspect Padilla never used jihad code words in intercepted phone calls, FBI agent says
• Ex-U.S. Sen. Frist to teach at Princeton
  Former Senate majority leader and physician Bill Frist to teach health policy at Princeton
• Democratic rivals trade jabs on Iraq
  Obama, Edwards, Richardson criticize fellow Democratic candidates on Iraq war opposition
• Dead boy's family: No warning on bear
  Grandfather of Utah boy killed by bear blames federal foresters for not issuing warning
• Man shocked by Taser catches on fire
  Police investigating whether stun gun ignited Texas man who doused himself in gasoline
• Chicago woman's body missing from morgue
  Chicago woman's body missing from morgue; 64-year-old died of heat stress, heart disease
• Parents, 2 girls dead in murder-suicide
  Berkeley, Calif., family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide at popular park
• Minn. Senate race draws major names
  Minn. Senate race draws major names; doubt lingers about inexperienced candidates
• Cruise passenger missing off Bahamas
  Cruise ship resumes voyage as search for missing passenger goes into second day
• Court setback for Wis. welfare reform
  Court deals setback to Wis. welfare reform, says state must help those who cannot find jobs
• La. boy, 17, grabs gun, foils carjacking
  La. teenager grabs gun, shoots would-be carjacker who threatened his mother, authorities say
• Geronimo great-grandson wants bones back
  Geronimo's great-grandson seeks to prove bones were stolen and get them back
• Fake NYC fireman sentenced for attack
  Fake NYC firefighters gets 20 years to life for sexually torturing woman for 13 hours
• Claim in disputed deportation questioned
  Government disputes disability claim in case of man whose family says he was wrongly deported
• Fort Lewis soldier stabbed was from Ill.
  Fort Lewis soldier stabbed to death identified as 22-year-old from Illinois
• Mother sentenced in 'sex contract' case
  Michigan woman accused in 'sex contract' case is sentenced to nearly 23 years in prison
• NYC poor to get cash for good behavior
  Go to school, get $25: Program to give cash rewards for poor New Yorkers with good behavior
• Falling totem pole kills boy at Pa. camp
  9-year-old boy killed by falling totem pole at Pa. Boy Scout camp
• Girl in salmonella lawsuit gets kidney
  Ind. girl involved in peanut butter lawsuit undergoes kidney transplant
• Laos plot defendants plead not guilty
  Alleged conspirators against Lao government plead not guilty to conspiracy charges
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WORLD

• Taiwan to go ahead with UN referendum
  Official says Taiwan will proceed with U.N. referendum despite U.S. objections
• Militia leader halts attacks in Nigeria
  Militia leader halts attacks in Nigeria to give government time to deal with problems
• US eyes 6-party nuke talks in early July
  U.S. nuclear envoy says Korean nuclear talks could resume soon after July 4
• 78 killed by bombing at Baghdad mosque
  78 killed by bombing at Baghdad mosque; U.S., Iraqi forces begin drives against militants
• Carter blasts US policy on Palestinians
  Carter says U.S., European Union seeking to divide Palestinian people by giving Abbas aid
• Sri Lanka: 40 rebels killed at sea
  Sri Lankan navy claims to have killed some 40 Tamil rebels in northern sea battle
• Lebanese near militant strongholds
  Lebanese soldiers draw closer to militant strongholds
• Myanmar's Suu Kyi turns 62 behind bars
  Myanmar pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi spends another birthday under house arrest
• Vatican has Ten Commandments for drivers
  Thou shalt not drink and drive, but do pray before getting behind the wheel, Vatican says
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,528
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,528 Tuesday, according to count by The Associated Press
• U.N. rights council adopts reforms
  U.N. human rights watchdog agrees to halt probes into Cuba and Belarus, drawing U.S. criticism
• U.S. transfers 6 from Guantanamo prison
  U.S. transfers 6 from Guantanamo prison despite concerns 1 may face abuse at home
• Cuba mourns revolution's first lady
  Flags fly at half mast as Cuba mourns death of revolution's first lady
• Mexico City faces threat of floods
  Mexico City seen faces 'high possibility' of major floods due to drainage problems
• Thai ex-PM charged with hiding assets
  Thai police charge ousted prime minister with concealing assets, order him to return
• Scared Gazans clamoring to enter Israel
  Hundreds of scared Gazans huddle at crossing, hoping to cross Israel to sanctuary in West Bank
• UN advisor sentenced on drug charge
  Canadian U.N. adviser to Afghanistan jailed for drug possession
• China plans highway on Mount Everest
  China plans highway from foot of Mount Everest to base camp to help with Olympic torch relay
• Thompson: Force must be option with Iran
  Fred Thompson says threat of force necessary to contain rogue regimes like Iran
• EU sets new rules on vodka labeling
  Real vodka is made from grains or potatoes, EU body rules, but others can still use vodka tag
• Gaza hospital struggles to treat wounded
  Gaza's main hospital struggles to deal with wounded from Palestinian infighting
• Expanding deserts hurts farmers in China
  Expanding deserts in China pushes farmers from fields, send sandstorms across Pacific
• No single error seen in sailors' capture
  Report: No single error seen in capture of British sailors, marines by Iran
• Deadliest attacks on mosques in Iraq
  Some of the deadliest attacks against mosques in Iraq since war began
• Sentences commuted in U.S. attack plot
  Kuwaiti appeals court commutes death sentences to life for plotters of attacks on U.S. troops
• Israel arrests alleged kidnapping cell
  Israeli security arrests cell that allegedly planned to kidnap U.S. citizens
• 4 sentenced for killing African student
  Russian court convicts 4 of killing African student in St. Petersburg
• Northern Ireland suicide pact fears
  Northern Ireland students get suicide counseling after 3 teens hang themselves
• Arab powers throwing support to Abbas
  Washington's Arab allies throw support behind Abbas, fearing turmoil from Hamas rule in Gaza
• Nazi archive moves closer to opening
  2 more of 11 countries endorse accord to open Nazi archive
• Hamas to work to free BBC journalist
  Hamas pledges to work to free kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston
• Cat and dog fur trade to be banned in EU
  European Parliament votes to ban cat and dog fur trade in EU
• A war on rewind, in a bleaker Baghdad
  A year later, amid concrete and blood, the view in Baghdad looks only bleaker
• Romanian retirees demand higher pensions
  Romanian retirees, pro-democracy activists stage protests
• Vatican's Ten Commandments for drivers
  Thou shalt not kill and the Vatican's other commandments for drivers
• 20 militants killed near Afghan border
  Suspected missile attack at militant hide-out near Pakistan-Afghan border kills over 20
• Aid group: 110 die in N.Korea blast
  South Korean aid group claims gasoline pipeline blast in North Korea killed 110 people
• Aid groups decry Afghan civilian deaths
  Deaths of Afghan civilians in U.S., NATO raids hurt backing for foreign forces, aid groups say
• Breast-feeding debate in Philippines
  Fight over breast-feeding reaches Philippine Supreme Court, practice declines in parts of Asia
• Hamas lying in wait in West Bank
  Hamas is in hiding, but activists say they haven't given up fight to seize West Bank
• Correction: Mexico-Wrongful Deportation
  Correction: Mexico-Wrongful Deportation story
• Foreign help key in Indonesian arrests
  Indonesia got help from Australia and U.S. satellites to track and arrest key terror suspects
• China train station hub for forced labor
  Critics question China's ability and political will to crack down on kiln slavery scandal
• Vilma Espin, wife of Raul Castro, dies
  Cuban revolutionary Vilma Espin, wife of acting president Raul Castro, dies at age 77
• Diversity push for French Cabinet
  Sarkozy sends strong signal to France's minorities in government reshuffle
• Saturday talks on Iran nuclear program
  Iranian negotiator, EU foreign policy chief to meet Saturday for nuclear talks
• Explosion at Tokyo spa kills 3
  Apparent gas explosion at Tokyo women's spa kills 3, injures 3 others
• Mortar rounds hit Baghdad's Green Zone
  Militants fire volley of mortar rounds into Green Zone; 5 hit near prime minister's office
• Hostage siege ends peacefully at bank
  Would-be robbers arrested after hostage siege ends at bank south of Paris
• Somali amnesty offer to former fighters
  Official: Somalia to offer amnesty to former fighters
• Drought hits northern China
  Drought leaves 1.2 million short of drinking water in northeastern China province
• Indian politician rapped for veil remark
  Muslim leaders criticize presidential nominee for asking Indian women to stop using veil
• South Korea: North Korea fires missile
  N. Korea fires short-range missile toward waters between Korea, Japan, S. Korean official says
• Chinese company reused 2-year-old snacks
  Chinese company caught repackaging 2-year-old dumplings, ordered to stop production
• Barak takes over as defense minister
  Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak takes over as defense minister
• Fiji ruler: Elections possible in 2009
  Fiji's military ruler says elections to restore democracy could be held in early 2009
• U.N.: Number of refugees growing again
  People fleeing Iraq make number of world refugees increase for first time in 5 years
• Today in history - June 19
  On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news the Civil War was over
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BASEBALL

• Sosa can't get 600 and Cubs top Texas
  Sammy Sosa can't get homer No. 600 in first game against Cubs as Chicago beats Texas 5-4
• Thompson fills void and Cardinals win
  Brad Thompson pitches 7 strong innings, leading pitching-starved Cards to 5-1 win over Royals
• Dodgers lose Schmidt, but Penny wins
  Brad Penny becomes second 9-game winner in NL, and Dodgers beat Blue Jays 10-1
• Howard loves the Jake as Phillies win
  Ryan Howard hits 451-foot homer and drives in 4 runs, leading Phillies over Indians 9-6
• Beckett gets 10th win as Red Sox triumph
  Josh Beckett becomes baseball's second 10-game winner and Red Sox blank Braves 4-0
• Santana, Twins cruise past Mets 9-0
  Johan Santana pitches 4-hitter for first shutout in nearly 2 years, and Twins rout Mets 9-0
• Marlins overcome Willis injury to win
  Dan Uggla homers leading off ninth and Marlins rally to beat the White Sox 7-5; Willis injured
• Brewers send Giants to 6th straight loss
  Ben Sheets pitches 13th career complete game and Brewers send Giants to 6th straight loss, 6-2
• Tigers pound out 17 hits, swat Nats 15-1
  Sean Casey hits first home run and Tigers pound out 17 hits in 15-1 rout of Nationals
• Big Unit has herniated disk in his back
  Diamondbacks left-hander Randy Johnson has herniated disk in surgically repaired back
• Orioles executives interview Joe Girardi
  Baltimore Orioles executives interview Joe Girardi, a day after firing manager Sam Perlozzo
• Dodgers' Schmidt having shoulder surgery
  Dodgers marquee free-agent signing, pitcher Jason Schmidt, to have shoulder surgery
• Rangers give Daniels contract extension
  Texas Rangers give Jon Daniels 1-year contract extension as GM, despite team's 26-43 start
• Red Sox send Curt Schilling for MRI exam
  After getting roughed up in 2 straight starts, Red Sox send Curt Schilling for MRI exam
• Perlozzo: I thought I could help Orioles
  Sam Perlozzo says he thought he was capable of turning the Baltimore Orioles into winning team
• Figgins' 6th hit leads Angels to victory
  Chone Figgins' sixth hit gives Angels a comeback victory over the Astros
• National League leaders
  National League leaders
• American League leaders
  American League leaders
• Figgins' 6 hits push Angels past Astros
  Chone Figgins' RBI triple in the 9th inning gives the Angels a 10-9 win over the Astros
• D'Rays continue domination of D'backs
  Brendan Harris falls a double shy of the cycle and Devil Rays beat Daimondbacks 10-2
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BASKETBALL

• Kings choose Theus as next coach
  Sacramento Kings agree in principle to hire Reggie Theus as head coach, team says
• Powell's late basket lifts Sacramento
  Nicole Powell scores winning basket with 4.7 seconds left, lifting Sacramento over Sky 54-52
• Postseason NBA Schedule
• Kobe keeps urging Lakers to trade him
  Kobe Bryant seems to be doing everything he can to pressure the Lakers into trading him
• Smaller 'Big Baby' says he's NBA ready
  Smaller Glen 'Big Baby' Davis, down to a svelte 292 pounds, says he's set for NBA challenge
• Appeals court dismisses Sprewell's suit
  Appeals court dismisses former NBA player Latrell Sprewell's libel suit against New York Post
• Ex-NBA star Vin Baker charged with DWI
  Former NBA player Vin Baker is charged with drunken driving after leaving casino in Conn.
• Clarification: Lakers-Bryant story
  Clarification: Lakers-Bryant story
• Bobcats' Morrison has difficult year
  Bobcats' Adam Morrison recovering from difficult rookie year
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Linton's hit in 10th lifts UC Irvine
  Ollie Linton's RBI single in 10th inning gives UC Irvine an 8-7 win over Arizona State
• Postseason EFL Schedule
• Indiana football coach Hoeppner dies
  Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner dies of complications from brain tumor at age 59
• Putkonen, Tar Heels beat Louisville 3-1
  Luke Putkonen leads Tar Heels past Louisville 3-1 in College Word Series elimination game
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FOOTBALL

• NFL to blow whistle on concussions
  NFL to launch system of protecting players from being pressured to take field with concussion
• Dolphins rationalize lost home game
  Miami Dolphins hope to make up for lost home game played in London by making it to playoffs
• Nike turns down request to sack Vick
  Nike turns down Humane Society request to sack Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as pitchman
• Court upholds rejection of Bengals suit
  Appeals court rules lawsuit over financing new Cincinnati Bengals stadium was filed too late
• NFL linebacker Arrington hurt in crash
  Former Pro Bowl linebacker LaVar Arrington seriously injured after motorcycle crash
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GOLF

• Fatherhood adds to Tiger's privacy push
  Fatherhood won't end Tiger Woods' dominance in golf, but it'll renew his tendency for privacy
• Wie opts out of PGA Tour event
  Michelle Wie withdraws from PGA Tour's John Deere Classic as she tries to return from injuries
• Buick Open optimistic Woods will play
  Buick Open optimistic new father Tiger Woods will play next week in Grand Blanc, Mich.
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HOCKEY

• Postseason NHL Schedule
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MORE SPORTS

• Riders asked to sign anti-doping charter
  International Cycling Union asks 600 riders to sign anti-doping charter before Tour de France
• Tuesday's Sports Transactions
  Tuesday's Sports Transactions
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NASCAR

• Montoya seeks improved results at Sonoma
  Juan Pablo Montoya prepares to race against NASCAR's best at Sonoma after poor Michigan run
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PERSONAL FINANCE

• How do you build a good credit history?
  Good Question: How does someone with no credit history build a good one?
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TENNIS

• Henman beats Russell at Nottingham Open
  Tim Henman beats Michael Russell, 6-1, 7-6 (5), to advance to second round of Nottingham Open
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