Pakistan is still deep in water from the floods.
Burma announces its first elections in 20 years.
Moscow is getting a little break from the smoke from the wildfires.
Battle of the Brothers — Who’s in charge in Cuba?
Meanwhile, Cuba is cutting back on imports of food from the U.S.
Same-sex marriage will resume in California on August 18, barring any further injunctions.
BP is paying a record fine; not for the Gulf spill but for a fire at a Texas refinery.
I didn’t even know Dr. Laura was still on the air. Anyway, she’s still an annoying and insensitive boor.
Tropical Update: All’s quiet for the moment.
The Tigers were off last night; they play the White Sox in Chicago this weekend.