3 July 2008: Morning By The Morning News — 03 Jul 2008 Colombian soldiers infiltrate rebels, liberate 15 hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt. How the raid was carried out; visiting Colombia, McCain was briefed beforehand. How the Republicans took over "patriotism"--blame pastels in 1988. "They are not really interested in fighting the battles that have been fought over the last 20 years." As baby boomers retire, campuses go moderate. Conservative critics divided over whether a cartoon robot is mongering liberalism or proving them right. Al Qaeda's strength may depend on free advertising by world governments. Op: Voters do not care how uninformed they are--even if it constitutes a threat to national security. Somewhere in Cheshire is a seriously melancholy thief. Ian Curtis's headstone stolen. Oil hits record high of $146 a barrel; oil-rich countries turn to coal. Which is more economical: Using your car's air conditioning or driving with the windows down? Next to Nadal, one part sweatband, three parts biceps, the Scot looked like a lanky adolescent who had taken the wrong door. Polygamist sect responds to public demand, begins selling children's versions of its modest prairie dresses. "The minute you put the logo on it, it becomes a New Yorker cover." Rea Irvin and his defining typeface.