Saturday, August 4, 2012

Short Takes

Iran tests a new short-range missile.

Egypt demands the release of Gitmo detainees.

The U.S. added 163,000 jobs in July; the unemployment rate went from 8.22 to 8.25.

Olympics — Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin had a golden day in the pool.

Tropical Update: TS Ernesto heads for the Yucatan; Tropical Depression Six is following behind Ernesto; there’s a little disturbance off the coast of South Florida.

The Tigers clobbered the Indians.