7 July 2008: Morning
By The Morning News
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07 Jul 2008
In Afghanistan, officials claim two U.S. airstrikes have killed dozens of civilians; coalition disputes reports, says only militants were present. Following Iraqi's P.M. declaration of victory over terrorism, a string of attacks kills 16, injures 15. Closing the door on the Hussein regime, U.A.E. restores diplomatic relations with Iraq, cancels debt. With the Olympics now a month out, China curtails its polluters--the economic effect is felt abroad.
Seeking to maintain the GOP platform, conservative activists prepare to battle McCain over global warming, stem cells, immigration. New study finds voter turnout is affected by social activity genes. Video: David Lynch on the origin of ideas.
There is something vulgar, almost absurd, in the notion of a Mrs. Plato or a Mme. Descartes, or of Wittgenstein on a honeymoon. On the abundance of bachelor geniuses. Nadal bests Federer in epic Wimbledon final ; watch video highlights here. Muscle-mapping T-shirts could be used to improve your tennis swing. Slim Goodbody, he of the organ-painted bodysuit, still educating, still 155 pounds. Drug offers the longevity benefits of calorie restriction--without restricting calories. Video: The Showbiz Pizza Band performs Usher's "Love in This Club."
