American Air inspects jets after FAA audit (Reuters)
Health reform gets House boost, battle heads home (Reuters)
Reuters - Democrats pushed forward healthcare reform legislation in a key congressional panel on Friday but the battle over President Barack Obama's top domestic policy goal looked ready to move outside Washington as lawmakers prepared for a month-long break.
Peavy to White Sox, Martinez lands in Boston (AP)
AP - Jake Peavy said yes to the Chicago White Sox, and Victor Martinez will take aim at the Green Monster.
Jackson’s personal doctor was in financial trouble (AP)
AP - Dr. Conrad Murray was in dire financial shape when he signed on as Michael Jackson's personal physician earlier this year at $150,000 a month.
Profit reports push Dow to best July in 20 years (AP)
AP - New hope for the economy just gave the stock market its best July in 20 years.
Philippines in 10-day mourning for Aquino (AFP)
AFP - President Gloria Arroyo declared a 10-day national mourning period for former leader Corazon Aquino, who died after a battle with colon cancer.
House panel pushes health bill to brink of passage (AP)
AP - After a bruising struggle, Democrats pushed sweeping health care legislation to the brink of passage in a key congressional committee on Friday, clearing the way for a September showdown in the House on President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
Peavy to White Sox, Martinez lands in Boston (AP)
AP - Jake Peavy said yes to the Chicago White Sox, and Victor Martinez will take aim at the Green Monster.
Jury awards $675K in Boston music downloading case (AP)
AP - A federal jury on Friday ordered a Boston University graduate student who admitted illegally downloading and sharing music online to pay $675,000 to four record labels.
Corazon Aquino, Philippines president, dead at 76 (AP)
AP - Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, her son said. She was 76.