The economic policy of rich nations: A dangerous experiment in cutting spending and raising taxes, straight out of the 1930s.
Hiring: Weak.
Jobless benefits: Democrats try, yet again, to extend them. This time in the Senate.
Hurricane Alex: Headed toward Texas and Mexico.
World Cup: Larissa Riquelme will run naked if Paraguay wins.
The Kagan hearings: Day three, live here.
The Seattle Conspirators: Alleged Russian spies cooed over their toddlers, complained about smokers, and griped about upstairs neighbors overwatering their plants while in Seattle.
Gulf oil spill: Good time to be in the oil skimmer construction business.
Barefoot bandit: Warrant issued in Nebraska.
And local fireworks: Through history.