BUSINESS

• Walgreen 3Q net income climbs
  Walgreen net income rises in fiscal 3rd quarter, as prescription sales grow
• Appeal heard in Verizon-Vonage case
  Judge suggests compromise to keep Vonage alive after Verizon suit
• GLG sells itself in reverse takeover
  Fund manager GLG agrees to sell itself in reverse takeover for $3.4 billion
• Oil, gas futures rise supply concerns
  Oil, gasoline futures rebound from early lows on supply concerns
• Home sales hit slowest pace in 4 years
  Sales of existing homes drop for third straight month to slowest pace in 4 years; prices down
• N.J. importer warns about Chinese tires
  N.J. tire importer says recall may be needed for tires it sold from Chinese manufacturer
• Zoellick OK'd as next World Bank chief
  World Bank's board unanimously approves Zoellick as next president, praises his leadership
• Tyson launches second biofuel venture
  Tyson Foods launches second venture to make biofuel from leftover animal fat
• Treasury prices rise as stocks fall
  U.S. Treasury bond prices make further gains on subprime concerns, falling stocks
• Gold, silver fall on early oil drop
  Gold prices decline on early oil drop, dollar's rise versus euro
• Rates at weekly Treasury auction rise
  Rates on short-term Treasury bills rise; 6-month bills reach highest level since early May
• Americans set record for charity in 2006
  Americans give nearly $300 billion to charitable causes in 2006, set a new record
• Cheaper imports hamper honeybee farmers
  Cheaper imports add to plight of honeybee farmers already hampered by colony collapse disorder
• Dollar bounces up against euro
  Dollar bounces up against euro to begin week heavy on U.S. economic data
• Japan, U.S. to hold meetings over beef
  Japan, U.S. to hold 2-day technical meetings over U.S. beef imports this week
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Peru celebrates tasty guinea pigs
  Peru's celebration of the guinea pig includes biggest, best-dressed and the tastiest
• World awaits Paris Hilton's return
  Paris Hilton counting down her final hours before being sprung from jail
• Tom Sizemore gets 16-month sentence
  Actor Tom Sizemore sentenced to 16 months in state prison for violating probation
• Accused store robber arrested at bar
  Man accused of robbing a Wis. Dollar General store found less than a mile away at a bar
• Gas buried with Plymouth to be tested
  Prof plans analysis of 50-year-old gasoline buried with Plymouth in Okla. time capsule
• Jackson memorabilia dispute continues
  Dispute over Jackson family memorabilia continues in Las Vegas
• `Evan' No. 1 but not mighty like `Bruce'
  `Evan' is weekend's top film but ends up less mighty than `Bruce' with $31.2 million debut
• Rushdie declines comment on knighthood
  `Satanic Verses' author Salman Rushdie declines comment on furor over British knighthood
• Review: Willis resurrects `Die Hard'
  Film Review: `Live Free or Die Hard' starring Bruce Willis resurrects '80s-style action
• Paris Hilton's prosecutor under scrutiny
  Paris Hilton's prosecutor is accused of family favoritism
• Rosie says she won't replace Bob Barker
  Rosie O'Donnell says she's out of the running to replace Bob Barker as 'Price Is Right' host
• Summer is slime time for Nickelodeon
  Summer time and the sliming is easy as Nickelodeon launches Slime Across America tour
• Albino mountain goat spotted in Italy
  Italian park rangers document existence of rare albino mountain goat
• Spector defense questions criminalist
  Defense cross-examines blood spatter expert in record producer Spector's murder trial
• Italian designers want men to dress up
  Guys ready to dress up again as summer 2008 menswear designs hit the runways in Milan, Italy
• American photographer wins prize
  American photographer Robert Frank awarded prize at Spanish festival
• New DVD releases include `Shooter'
  New DVD releases include `Shooter,' `Black Snake Moan,' `Pride' and `Cult Camp Classics'
• Darker Potter in `Order of the Phoenix'
  Wizardry takes a dark turn in `Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'
• Lou Pearlman back in mainland U.S.
  Music mogul Lou Pearlman back in mainland U.S. to face bank fraud charges in Florida
• Tenor Cuenod, 105, credits small voice
  Tenor Hugues Cuenod turns 105, credits small voice for long career
• Andrea Martin joins `Young Frankenstein'
  Actress Andrea Martin joins the cast of the Broadway-bound `Young Frankenstein'
• Acting his age works for Nick Lowe
  Acting the world-weary veteran works for singer Nick Lowe, who has a new CD, `At My Age'
• Casting call for next Harry Potter film
  Open casting calls to be held next month in London for upcoming Harry Potter movie
• Armwrestler sends lookalike to weigh-in
  Armwrestler disqualified from European competition for sending lookalike to weigh-in
• Top acts lined up for Voodoo music fest
  Rage Against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins set to headline Voodoo music fest in New Orleans
• Victoria Beckham accepts libel damages
  Victoria Beckham wins libel damages over claims she was `picky, demanding and rude' to TV crew
• Christina Aguilera is reading scripts
  Singer Christina Aguilera reading scripts in search of right part for acting debut
• Prince William & Kate Middleton reunite
  Prince William has reunited with ex-girlfriend Kate Middleton for dates, reports say
• Lennon half brothers are talking again
  Half brothers Julian and Sean Lennon speaking to each other after 8-year feud, report says
• Pierce helps start Alzheimer's campaign
  David Hyde Pierce of `Frasier' fame helps start campaign against Alzheimer's disease
• Pete Hamill's new look at old Manhattan
  Pete Hamill gets the details right in new novel, `North River,' an offbeat NYC love story
• Cameron Diaz apologizes for Maoist bag
  Cameron Diaz apologizes for carrying bag with Maoist slogan in Peru
• 'The Secret' draws on long tradition
  Best-selling, controversial book 'The Secret' draws on long line of 'New Thought' works
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HEALTH

• CDC: About 2M more Americans uninsured
  About 2M more Americans uninsured; CDC says numbers has fluctuated for years
• Kidney, heart disease spur each other
  HEALTHBEAT: Kidney disease and heart disease spur each other on
• AMA wants probe of store clinics
  AMA seeks probe of retail-based health clinics, says they could pose conflict of interest
• Study links hurricanes to teen smokers
  Houston study links hurricane stress to teen smoking in Texas
• Staph superbug may be infecting patients
  Study: Staph superbug may be infecting 5 percent of patients in hospitals, nursing homes
• Court weighs Alzheimer drug access issue
  Decision to restrict access to Alzheimer's drugs challenged in British court
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POLITICS

• New Sen. Barrasso of Wyoming sworn in
  Wyoming's new Sen. Barrasso sworn in, won't say how he'll vote on big issues
• Giuliani relies on SC Treasurer's dad
  Indicted treasurer's dad to remain regional chairman for Giuliani in South Carolina
• Obama to air first campaign ads in Iowa
  Obama launches two television ads in Iowa, the first commercials for the Democratic candidate
• Romney supports aide under investigation
  Mitt Romney stands by aide involved in impersonation investigation
• Lawyer tied to Obama donor helps Clinton
  Lawyer tied to indicted Obama donor hosts Clinton campaign fundraiser
• Kennedy walks fine line on immigration
  Liberals who revere Kennedy as champion question his brokering of immigration deal
• McCain dismisses drop in polls
  AP Interview: McCain plays down poll in South Carolina showing him losing ground
• State sends passport SOS overseas
  Diplomats, come home: State Department ups ante to deal with passport crisis
• Former officer sentenced for kickbacks
  Former Army reservist sentenced to 21 months in prison in kickback scheme
• GAO: Bad cooperation hurts terror probes
  Government report criticizes U.S. communication in overseas terrorism investigations
• Scholars urge Bush to ban use of torture
  Presidential scholars ask Bush to halt 'violations of the human rights' of terror detainees
• US: Biased Shiites moved from Iraq force
  US commander: Progress among Iraqi security forces, but handover of power cannot happen soon
• Whitman on hot seat over 9/11 aftermath
  Ex-EPA chief confronts critics in Congress over safe-air statements after 9/11
• U.S. reaches accord on Peru trade deal
  White House announces agreement on language for Peru free trade deal
• House bill would punish voter deception
  House approves bill that makes voter deception a federal crime
• Looking at Thompson's lobbying past
  Well-heeled lobbyist, Fred Thompson's resume shows a Washington insider's connections
• Bush decries cyberattacks in Estonia
  Bush says cyber attacks in Estonia serve as lesson to the United States
• Romney gives money to his campaign
  Romney contributes more money to his presidential campaign, declines to disclose amount
• U.S. to fingerprint E.U. visitors
  U.S. to begin fingerprinting E.U. visitors at airports in late 2007
• GAO: Fox appointment didn't violate law
  GAO: Fox appointment didn't violate law, but he can't draw salary
• Energy awards $4M for wind research
  Energy Department awards $4M to Texas, Massachusetts for wind turbine research project
• Senators push for support on immigration
  Senate heads toward more key votes on immigration bill; outcome too close to call
• Clinton cautious on health care reform
  Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton adopts cautious approach on health care reform
• Democrats offer health care plans
  A look at the major Democratic candidates' health care plans
• Bushes enjoy Ford's Theatre holiday gala
  Christmas in June as George Bush and first lady Laura attend holiday gala at Ford's Theatre
• Number of blacks joining military down
  AP IMPACT: Unpopular war, improving economy lead to dramatic drop in black recruits
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SCIENCE

• NASA wants to open station to outsiders
  NASA wants to open station to research by private businesses and other agencies
• Giant penguins may have roamed Peru
  Giant penguins as tall as 5 feet may have roamed prehistoric Peru, scientists say
• Mushrooms become source for eco-building
  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grads look to mushrooms for their eco-building material
• Researchers may remake Neanderthal DNA
  Researchers say they expect to be able to reproduce Neanderthal DNA
• Conn. biologists search for female moose
  Connecticut biologists search for female moose to determine population
• Researchers ID factors in Ariz. monsoons
  Researchers ID factors that cause Arizona's mysterious monsoons in $1 million study
• Shark bite leads to reproduction mystery
  Crossbreeding or asexual reproduction? DNA tests to determine how shark got pregnant
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TECHNOLOGY

• Google presses DOJ on desktop search
  Google asks DOJ to watch over Microsoft's desktop search
• Apple iPhone hype machine in overdrive
  Apple builds unprecedented buzz for iPhone in 6-month publicity blitz
• Auction site selling itself on eBay
  Auction site MightyBids.com, created as eBay alternative, now being sold on eBay
• New domains in works at Internet meeting
  Internet agency to discuss domain name expansion, including foreign suffixes
• Earthlink names Huff as CEO
  Earthlink names Rolla Huff as new CEO
• Google fights global Internet censorship
  Google seeks U.S. government support in fighting Internet censorship abroad
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U.S.

• 1 dead, 66 hurt in Kentucky bus crash
  1 dead, 66 injured when bus returning from family reunion crashes in Kentucky
• Ohio slaying suspect appears in court
  Officer appears in court in death of girlfriend, fetus; judge orders him held on $5M bond
• Prisoner kills officer at Utah hospital
  Prisoner kills officer at medical center with lawman's gun, wounds restaurant patron
• Dry cleaner wins missing pants case
  Judge rules in favor of dry cleaner in multimillion-dollar suit over missing pants
• Lake Tahoe wildfire forces evacuations
  Lake Tahoe fire burns out of control, destroys 200-plus buildings, clouds lake with ash
• Williams lawyer: DNA tests inconclusive
  Laywer: DNA tests on animal hairs in 'Atlanta Child Murders' case inconclusive
• Ala. militia suspect pleads guilty
  Ala. militia suspect pleads guilty to federal weapons charges
• Terror trial jurors get al-Qaida lesson
  Jurors in Padilla terror support trial get lesson on bin Laden, formation of al-Qaida
• Family slayings suspect appears in court
  Man suspected of killing wife and 3 kids in Illinois appears in court in Missouri
• Oil tank explosion kills 2 Colo. teens
  Exploding oil tank in Colorado hurls 2 teens 150 yards to deaths
• District sorry for censoring gay kiss
  New Jersey school district apologizes for blacking out gay kiss in yearbook
• Boy, 2, found with decomposing mother
  2-year-old found with body of Erie, Pa. woman who had been dead for days
• Nifong removal hearing set
  Hearing to remove former Duke lacrosse prosecutor Nifong from office set for Thursday
• Memphis mayor blasts sex allegations
  Memphis mayor blasts alleged conspiracy to videotape him with strip club waitress
• Former first lady's fever goes down
  Former first lady remains in hospital under observation with normal temperature
• Executed man's guilt is questioned
  Doubts raised over guilt of Missouri man executed in 1995; report expected soon
• 3 people found dead in Kentucky home
  3 dead in Louisville, Ky., home; a mother, daughter and a man, identified as shooter
• Iwo Jima flag raiser Lindberg dies at 86
  World War II veteran Charles Lindberg, who helped raise first flag on Iwo Jima, dies at 86
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• New York City roller coaster turning 80
  The Cyclone roller coaster, a national, gut-busting New York City landmark, turns 80
• Gen. Grant's sword draws $1.6M bid
  Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's sword draws high bid of $1.6 million at Civil War auction
• Fast-moving wildfire at California's Lake Tahoe destroys 165 homes, burns 750 acres
• Black college enrollment in South rising
  Black college enrollment in the South rises by more than half over the last decade
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WORLD

• First Lady begins Africa tour on AIDS
  Laura Bush begins Africa tour to focus on anti-AIDS initiatives, women's rights and education
• U.N.: Afghan opium production up
  Annual U.N. report sees nearly 50 percent rise in Afghan opium production
• Former Uruguayan dictator hospitalized
  Former Uruguayan dictator Juan Bordaberry back in hospital with respiratory problems
• Lebanon: Farewell to slain peacekeepers
  U.N. peacekeepers bid farewell to fallen comrades in south Lebanon ceremony
• Suicide bomber kills 13 at Baghdad hotel
  Suicide bomber strikes at Baghdad hotel, killing 13 people; 4 tribal chiefs among the dead
• US: NKorea could disable reactor quickly
  U.S. envoy says North Korea could disable nuclear reactor by end of year
• Castro says Bush 'authorized' his death
  Cuba's Fidel Castro says President Bush 'authorized and ordered' his death
• Rice: Keep sanctions threat vs. Sudan
  U.S. says Sudan must still face threat of global sanctions over Darfur
• Blair set to be named Mideast envoy
  U.S. officials say Quartet ready to name Blair as Middle East envoy at Tuesday meeting
• Pic on WWII horror stirs debate in China
  American movie about 1937 Japanese assault of Nanjing to open in China amid new debate
• U.S. program requires more visitor data
  U.S. pilot program will expand fingerprinting of visitors at 10 airports in late 2007
• Dutch social worker dies
  Dutch social worker who cared for prostitutes and drug addicts dies
• Teen surgeon's parents arrested in India
  Physician parents of teenage 'surgeon' who performed Caesarean section arrested in India
• Blast kills Iraqi peace poet
  Baghdad suicide blast kills Iraqi poet who urged national unity
• Boy: Taliban recruited me to bomb troops
  Story of Taliban trying to use Afghan boy as suicide bomber provokes tears, anger at meeting
• Mexico puts top cops to corruption test
  In anti-corruption move, Mexico forces top police to prove honesty in fight against drugs
• Olmert promises to release 250 prisoners
  Ehud Olmert pledges to free inmates in bid to help Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas' takeover in Gaza
• India seals itself off from Bangladesh
  India begins quietly sealing itself off from Bangladesh with 2,050 miles of barbed wire
• Charles Taylor boycotts war crimes trial
  Charles Taylor boycotts war crimes trial; move forces judges to adjourn case until July 3
• Swiss diplomat, U.N. envoy Brunner dies
  Swiss diplomat, U.N. mediator Edouard Brunner dies at 75
• Italian accused of murder dies on stand
  Italian dies of heart attack on the stand as he testifies about death of American girlfriend
• China to tattoo pandas before release
  China to tattoo park-bred pandas before releasing them into the wild to track movements
• British troops leave NIreland borderland
  British soldiers withdraw from base in Northern Ireland's borderland 'bandit country'
• No new charges over IRA lawyer slaying
  No British soldiers, police to face trial over 1989 killing of lawyer who defended IRA clients
• Al-Qaida looming large in Gaza
  Al-Qaida in Hamas-ruled Gaza: Kidnappers of BBC journalist, Israeli soldier release tapes
• Muslim gains under Blair overshadowed
  Muslim gains under Blair overshadowed by British security measures; Brown faces distrust
• Schwarzenegger is Blair's final meeting
  Blair to meet Schwarzenegger in final meeting with a foreign official as PM
• Iran invites nuclear watchdog to Tehran
  Iran invites nuclear team to Tehran to clear up suspicions about its atomic program
• Sunni clerics ask Shiites to halt march
  Sunni clerics call on Shiites to cancel march toward a damaged holy shrine in Samarra
• Pope turns to veteran diplomats
  Pope appoints diplomats to key roles in Vatican after policy slip-ups
• U.K. official denies urging Iraq apology
  New deputy Labour leader tries to deny saying Britain should apologize for Iraq
• Man escapes fire after 2-story plunge
  Chinese man survives 2 story-fall trying to escape burning apartment
• 22 feared dead in Cambodian plane crash
  Charter plane flying tourist route in Cambodia crashes in mountainous jungle; 22 feared dead
• Hamas releases audio of captured Israeli
  Ahead of Mideast summit, Hamas militants release audio of Israeli soldier captured a year ago
• Serb leader warns of worsening U.S. ties
  Serbian prime minister warns of worsening ties with U.S. over Kosovo independence
• Rice: Democracy will come to Middle East
  Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says democracy will come to Middle East despite setbacks
• U.N. nuclear monitor to visit N. Korea
  U.N. nuclear monitor in Beijing prepares for 5-day visit to North Korea
• NATO, Russia clash over U.S. missiles
  NATO chief, top Russian lawmaker clash over U.S. missile defense plan for Eastern Europe
• BBC reporter shown in new video
  New video shows BBC reporter captured in the Gaza Strip with suicide bomber's belt
• Egyptian gets life on Israeli spy charge
  Egyptian charged with spying for Israel sentenced to life in prison by a state security court
• Rich nations blamed for global warming
  Rich nations accused of 'green imperialism' on climate change at World Economic Forum meeting
• Chavez warns of resistance war with U.S.
  President Hugo Chavez urges Venezuelan soldiers to prepare for resistance war against U.S.
• Philippine radio journalist shot dead
  Philippine government radio journalist shot dead on a southern island, officials say
• Today in history - June 25
  On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the Communist North invaded the South
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AUTO RACING

• Column: How to stop cheating in NASCAR
  Column: Want to stop cheating in NASCAR? Send the driver home
• Montoya gets new label: NASCAR winner
  Ex-Formula One star Juan Pablo Montoya gets 1st Nextel Cup victory on road course at Sonoma
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BASEBALL

• 4 hits shy 3,000, Biggio sits out game
  Astros' Craig Biggio, 4 hits shy of 3,000, to only play Tuesday in series against Milwaukee
• Nationals' Guzman to miss rest of season
  Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman will miss rest of season following thumb surgery
• Griffey passes McGwire on home run list
  Ken Griffey Jr. passes Mark McGwire on career homer list; Roger Clemens comes out of bullpen
• National League leaders
  National League leaders
• American League leaders
  American League leaders
• Beckett wins duel against Padres' Peavy
  Red Sox ace Josh Beckett wins duel with Padres' Jake Peavy, moves to 11-1 with 4-2 victory
• Tigers complete lopsided sweep of Braves
  Tigers complete a lopsided sweep of Braves with 5-0 win; outscored Atlanta 12-1 in 3 games
• Beck remembered for hard work, outlook
  Foul play not suspected in death of ex-pitcher Rod Beck; 38-year-old was found at Arizona home
• Astros beat Rangers 12-9 in 10 innings
  Craig Biggio gets his 2,996th hit in the 10th inning to lead Astros to 12-9 win over Rangers
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BASKETBALL

• Paxson: Bulls deal for Bryant unlikely
  Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson says deal for Lakers star Kobe Bryant unlikely
• Postseason NBA Schedule
• Hard road to draft for USC star Young
  Southern California star Nick Young's journey is a story of loss, redemption and basketball
• Pistons' Billups becomes free agent
  Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups opts out of final year of contract, becoming free agent
• Storm extinguish Sparks, 85-71
  Lauren Jackson scores 35 points to lead the Storm to a 85-71 victory over the Sparks
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Postseason EFL Schedule
• Nebraska volleyballer is athlete of year
  Nebraska volleyballer Sarah Pavan selected female college athlete of year
• Oregon State's repeat is one for books
  Oregon State's repeat as national champions in baseball is one for the record books
• A Beaver repeat: Oregon State takes CWS
  Oregon State easily beats North Carolina 9-3 to win 2nd straight College World Series title
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FOOTBALL

• Bears cut Johnson on latest legal mishap
  Chicago Bears cut Tank Johnson; team says it's 'embarrassed' by defensive tackle's legal woes
• Goodell briefs NFL rookies on conduct
  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stresses conduct with 2007 NFL draft class
• Bears sign Vasher to 5-year deal
  Chicago Bears sign Pro Bowl defensive back Nathan Vasher to 5-year deal
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GOLF

• Champions Tour to adopt steroids policy
  Champions Tour leader says over-50 golf circuit to adopt policy on performance-enhancing drugs
• Ochoa rallies, now shoots for 1st major
  Lorena Ochoa wins Wegmans LPGA in N.Y., beating Kim in playoff; next up, the U.S. Open
• Mahan beats Williamson for 1st victory
  Hunter Mahan beats Jay Williamson on 1st playoff hole for his inaugural PGA Tour victory
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HOCKEY

• Postseason NHL Schedule
• Blackhawks introduce No. 1 pick Kane
  No. 1 overall pick Patrick Kane introduced by Chicago Blackhawks
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LAW CENTER

• Court bars suit against faith-based plan
  Justices bar ordinary taxpayers from suing over White House faith-based program
• Justices loosens limits on campaign ads
  Supreme Court loosens restrictions on corporate- and union-funded election ads
• Court limits student free-speech rights
  Supreme Court limits student speech in 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' case
• Supreme Court refuses Tenn. custody case
  U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Chinese girl's custody case
• High court signals rightward tilt
  Supreme Court shows conservative shift, ruling 5-4 in major free speech, religion cases
• Summary of Supreme Court actions Monday
  Summary of Supreme Court actions Monday
• Excerpts from court rulings
  Excerpts from Monday's Supreme Court rulings
• Supreme Court cases still pending
  Supreme Court cases still to be decided this term
• Court to hear Web cigarette sales fight
  Court will hear dispute over state law regulating Internet sales of cigarettes
• Court will hear Louisiana death case
  Supreme Court accepts appeal of Louisiana killer sentenced to death by all-white jury
• Business prevails in environmental case
  Court sides with builders, administration in dispute over endangered species
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MORE SPORTS

• Jockey who kicked horse suspended
  Philadelphia Park jockey Victor Molina suspended 30 days, fined $1,000 for kicking horse
• Indianapolis Colts lead ESPY nominations
  Indianapolis Colts score 6 ESPY nominations; awards show co-host LeBron James lands 3 nods
• Gay leads powerhouse U.S. sprint corps
  Tyson Gay leads powerhouse U.S. sprint corps to world championships
• Monday's Sports Transactions
  Monday's Sports Transactions
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SOCCER

• U.S. hopes to build on win over Mexico
  U.S. men's soccer team aims to build on win over Mexico by beating other top teams on the road
• U.S. rallies to beat Mexico for Gold Cup
  U.S. men's soccer team rallies past Mexico 2-1 for CONCACAF Gold Cup; Donovan gets 34th goal
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TENNIS

• 'Throwback' Federer wins at Wimbledon
  Roger Federer, Andy Roddick advance at Wimbledon; 2-time champ Serena Williams also advances
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