A Syrian officer defected to Jordan complete with his airplane.

Commerce Secretary John Bryson has resigned.

The Senate passed the farm bill.

The Supreme Court ruled against the FCC’s profanity rules.

Jobless claims inch lower.

Moody cuts the credit rating of some big banks, including Bank of America.

Tropical Update: TS Chris is still sitting and spinning; meanwhile, there’s a new area of disturbed weather off Yucatan.

The Tigers beat the Cardinals in 10.