Iraq Banned from Olympics

This morning it was learned that Iraq will not be able to participate in the Olympic games in Beijing this summer. The deceision was a heavy blow to several of Iraq's atheltes who had hoped to be able to travel to China to represent their country. The deceision was made because of the government’s interference with sports by disbanding the country's National Olympic Committee. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Found Alive

Jeneesa Lewis, age 29 and mother of three was found alive today. Jeneesa, a soldier from Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas did not report for work Friday. When her fellow officers went to look for her at her apartment they discovered it was locked and no one appeared to be inside. Lewis was kidnapped from her home by her husband Clinton W. Lewis who drove her from El Paso all the way to Nevada. Over the weekend Mr. Lewis saw the reports on the television for his missing wife and decided to turn himself in. Jeneesa suffered several injuries including two stab wounds that caused her to lose a lot of blood. Delores Pigeon, Jeneesa's grandmother stated ""I was just so excited last night to her voice. She has bumps and bruises all over. You don't always hear good stories, but thank God this is good." As for Mr. Lewis he is currently under a $75,000 bond and being held for aggravated kidnapping charge. Jenessa Lewis had planned on leaving her husband in the days leading up to her disappearance and for now it appears Mr. Lewis will be leaving her alone for quite a while. For this and other news please go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Block Buster Hit!

The most anticipated movie event of the summer has become a large block buster hit. Numbers show that Batman: The Dark Knight has grossed a whopping $155.34 million dollars over a three day weekend. By the end of the week Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner Bros. pictures predicts that the movie will shoot well past the $200 million mark by the end of the week. For this and other news please go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Why So Serious?

Some serious cash is flowing through the fingers of Warner executives this weekend as the much anticipated sequel to Batman Begins opens to rave reviews and large crowds. Theaters showing the movie early Friday morning sold out in no time for viewings as early as 3 AM. Heath Ledgers final role as the joker is dark without a doubt but Ledger adds a twisted sense of humor to the infamous character that Batman fans of all ages can appreciate. Christopher Nolan, director of the first and second Batman movies, is possibly looking at earning the title of biggest movie of the summer if not the year. Batman Begins which debuted in 2005 grossed a world wide total of $371.8 million giving new life not just to an old DC comic favorite but to Warner Brothers as well. So, why so serious? Go out and see The Dark Knight for yourself. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Drill or Bust

All over the globe people are seeing higher and higher oil prices. Nations like the UK have already experiencing the crunch for years. Recently the United States has seen oil prices reach record highs, setting barrels at as much as $145 each. The cost of driving is no different with gas prices reaching heights of up to $5.00 a gallon. Finally, like most of the world the United States is cutting its losses and heading out on its own. President Bush has decided to lift the ban on off-shore drilling after several months of rising prices. In other words, it's time to drill or bust. Outside in the Rose Garden President Bush stated "The only thing standing between the American people and these vast oil resources is action from the U.S. Congress. Now the ball is squarely in Congress' court." Bush is not the only person who feels the same way, Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain backs the sediment. For years Democrats in Congress have been unable to see off shore drilling as a response to reliving strain on the American people and their wallets, if only temporarily. Democratic Presidential candidate Barrack Obama has not yet made a statement commenting on these latest developments but is expected to disagree with the measure. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Tony Snow Dies at 53

Former White House Press Secretary and Fox News reporter Tony Snow passes away at 53 of colon cancer. Beyond his reporting career Snow was also a well known musician, editor and radio talk show host. President Bush and his wife Laura have sent their deepest regards to the Snow family. Tony leaves behind three children and a wife of whom he had been married to for over twenty years. Snow joined Fox News in 1996 and hosted his radio programs including "The Tony Snow Show" up until 2006 which then led to his job of White House Press Secretary in May of that year. Continuously friends and co-workers of Tony Snow refer to him as "a man of integrity, a devoted public servant and a man of character." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Caught Red Handed

Perhaps Rev. Jesse Jackson needed to remind himself that he was on the air when he made comments Sunday to a news reporter from FOX NEWS. Caught red handed Mr. Jackson decided to show his true colors and his honest opinion about Senator Barrack Obama and his recent run for the White House. Quote: "“I want to cut his nuts off.” This comment made after Rev. Jackson also stated that Obama was "talking down to black people." Despite his comments the Reverend arranged a news conference yesterday to dispel any further thought that he was not one-hundred percent behind Senator Obama and his campaign for the Presidency. However, the comments certainly can keep some wondering about the future of this election. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Lucky Number 7

Apparently Monday July 7th was a lucky day for a few couples in Hollywood. News broke early Monday that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had welcomed Sunday into their lives and today we learn of Matthew McConaughey's child with Camila Alves. It's a boy! McConaughey's son weights seven ounces and four pounds and was born at 6:22 p.m. yesterday evening. The couple has not yet named the child. Congratulations to the new parents. For this and other news please go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Kidman-Urban's Bundle of Joy

Actress Nicole Kidman, 41 and husband country singer Keith Urban, 40 welcomed the newest addition to their family earlier this morning. Kidman gave birth to a six pound seven ounce baby girl who the couple named Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. Both mother and child are said to be doing well. Keith was reportedly by his wife's side. Kidman has two adopted children, Conner who is thirteen and Isabella who is fifteen. Best of wishes go out to the couple. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Senator Jesse Helms Passes

North Carolina former Senator Jesse Helms passed away yesterday, July 4th of natural causes at his home. Helms was 86 years old and remembered by most of his colleagues in the Senate as "Senator-No". Helms accredited the nickname to the fact that he was never afraid to say no to something he did not agree with or believe was right. Helms stepped down in 2002 allowing Elizabeth Dole to win his seat serving the Tar Heel state. Even though Helms retired he remained a free agent and worked in Raleigh at his office where he aided the people of North Carolina until the past couple of years where his declining health had placed him in a convalescent home. Helms was born in Monroe, NC in 1921. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Weighing in at....23 pounds?

Joey and Erin Maynard celebrated the arrival of their son, Sean William who weighs a healthy 10 pounds 14 ounces and his sister Abigail Rose weighting 12 pounds and 3 ounces this past week. The Maynard's are from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The medical staff at the Forsyth Medical Center, where the twins were delivered, reported to the press that the children's combined weight was the highest for any mother carrying twins since 1927. In 1927 an Arkansas woman gave birth to twins with a combined weight of 27 pounds and 12 ounces. The Maynard's come in at number two in the nation for their new born twins that averaged a combined weight of 23 pounds and 1 ounce. The Maynard's also have a two year old son. Congratulations! For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Incredible......Score?

This weekend Stan Lee and several of the Marvel Comic fans had something to smile about. The 2008 release of the Incredible Hulk. Although the movie grossed an estimated $54.54 million dollars, a respectful sum, lead actor Edward Norton decided not to promote the film. There are disputes over who wrote, or did what, on the movie itself with most of the credit going to X-Men 3 writer Zak Penn. Penn reportedly mapped out the movie and wrote the original draft. But in 2007 Norton rewrote the Penn screenplay to boost the characters of the Hulk, especially his alter ego Bruce Banner. The largest surprise in this movie is a hint that there is something bigger to come, something that will make Marvel fans everywhere keep smiling and it begins with one word, "Stark." Overall this Incredible Hulk was undoubtedly a little better than the last with a much more intensely real Bruce Banner thanks to Norton. For this and other movie news please go to www.foxnews.com, www.yahoo.com or www.cnn.com.

Meet the Press Host Dies

At the age of 58 Tim Russert, NBC's Meet the Press host died. Russert made a living out of his passion, politics. A constant election year figure Russert will truly be missed but forever remembered for the political debates he had taken part in. In response to his recent passing Tom Brokaw announced that he would host Sunday's Meet the Press in remembrance of Russert. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Burning Down the House

At 2AM this morning Austin, Texas awoke to learn of the fire that swept through their 152 year old Governor's mansion. It is the forth oldest Governor mansion that is still lived in by the Governor in the United States. The home had been undergoing renovations for the past year which had promoted the Governor to move from the residence last fall. According to reports what was thought to be an accidental fire is now possibly an arson. "We have some evidence that indicates that we do have an intentionally set fire," said state Fire Marshal Paul Maldonado. "So we believe that we may be looking at a criminal act here." For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Hillary Bows Out

Hillary Clinton finished up her historic run for the Presidency today. She announced her wishes for the Democratic party and her supporters to unite behind candidate Barrack Obama. Clinton said in her address that lasted nearly half an hour, "Today as I suspend my campaign, I congratulate him on the victory he has won and the extraordinary race he has run. I endorse him and throw my full support behind him and I ask of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me." For this and other news on the 2008 Presidential Campaign trail please go to www.yahoo.com, www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

DNC Rules: Hillary Heading Out?

After months of primaries and caucus' trying to catch up to Barrack Obama's 2052 delegates former first lady and New York Senator Hillary Clinton seems to be on her way out. With Montana and South Dakota primaries on Tuesday it appears that she will not have enough delegates behind her to compete for the highest office in the land after all. Obama almost had a 200 delegate lead on the Senator but after the DNC ruled yesterday on the delegates from Michigan and Florida he was scaled back a bit as they were divided. In the end it left Senator Clinton with 1877 delegates and Obama with 2052 overall. But the campaigning is not over yet for the Clinton camp. Clinton is looking forward to Puerto Rico's decision and the fifty five delegates they have to offer. And while Obama has not been to Puerto Rico in over a week Clinton will have visited 48 of the territories 78 municipalities by the end. Will it be enough? For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Ted Kennedy Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer after reportedly ailing from seizures over the weekend. Kennedy, Senator of Massachusetts, serves in the nation's Senate with his son Patrick Kennedy. At 76 years old Senator Kennedy has been undergoing test for the suspected cause of the seizures he suffered since Saturday. Members of the Hill are wishing Senator Kennedy and his family well uplifting them in thought and prayer. According to news reports "The usual course of treatment includes combinations of radiation and chemotherapy, but Kennedy's treatment will be decided after more tests." For this and more news on Senator Kennedy's health and other events please go to www.foxnews.com, www.cnn.com or www.msnbc.com.

Edwards Backs Obama

Remember Senator John Edwards of North Carolina? Well he has partaken in at least two Presidential elections in the past few years once as a VP candidate to John Kerry and this previous year as one of the many Democratic candidates. Yesterday Senator Edwards put his money on Barrack Obama instead of Hillary. His endorsement of the candidate might have secured Obama the win for the Democratic Presidential nominee. Howard Dean, one time Presidential candidate himself and head of the Democratic Party, wants to see a clear candidate emerge by June. He may not have to wait that long. With Clinton trailing Obama by a hundred some delegates it is almost certain that her campaign is winding down. Clinton reportedly said to reporters, "I have a great deal of respect for Senator Edwards, he and I have a lot in common … I imagine that Senator Edwards’ endorsement will be of some help to Senator Obama in Kentucky, but I think that what matters are the people who actually vote." And we will have to see where it is that vote lands. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

"I do...but I don't."

Jenna Bush will be the twenty second daughter of an American President to wed while her father is in office. At the age of twenty-six Bush's daughter will say "I do" to her fiancee Henry Hager at her father's ranch in Crawford, Texas today. However, she said "I don't" to being wed at the White House. The wedding will be a private, family affair and no cameras are allowed with restrictions made to air space. The entire country wishes Jenna and her new husband well as they start their journey together. No doubt that if they had opted to have the wedding televised the entire world would have been tuned in. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.

Olympic Issues

This year most Americans and a few other nations are wondering whether or not they should boycott the Beijing Olympics. The Olympics themselves are about the world and its people as a whole, where race or religion should not mix or converge. Only hard work, skill, determination, and competition should rule the games. However, Senator Sam Brownback is about to call on President Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing. Brownback reportedly believes that the Chinese are pressuring American hotel chains in China to not provided guests with appropriate Internet access during their stay. A source told FoxNews.com "This is very sensitive because we won't be able to provide any details as to where we got this information. But he will bring it up," the source said. For this and other news please go to www.foxnews.com or www.cnn.com.