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Israelis and Palestinians open direct peace talks
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Israeli and Palestinian leaders began direct peace negotiations on Thursday, saying it was time to end their conflict but predicting tough talks ahead as hardliners on both sides vowed never to accept a deal.
How Barack Obama became Mr. Unpopular
(Time.com)
 Time.com - Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go -- and is a Republican sweep next?
Is the tea party becoming the new Grand Old Party?
(AP)
 AP - Is the tea party the new Republican Party? The grass-roots network of fed-up conservative-libertarian voters displayed its power in its biggest triumph of the election year: the toppling of Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska's GOP primary. Political novice Joe Miller is the fifth tea party insurgent to win a GOP Senate nominating contest, an upset that few, if any, saw coming.
Economy tops 1st Boxer, Fiorina Senate debate
(AP)
 AP - Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina exchanged feisty jabs on taxes, the economy and their records in Congress and corporate America during the first debate in their Senate race.
Some Democrats See Competitive Opportunity in Alaska
(CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - With Sen. Lisa Murkowski conceding the Alaska GOP primary Tuesday night to lawyer Joe Miller, some Democrats now believe they have a chance to pick up a seat in a state no one thought could be in play in a cycle where Democrats are facing a significant loss of seats.
Latest distraction for CO candidate: Kansas resume
(AP)
 AP - Colorado gubernatorial hopeful Dan Maes' murky past in law enforcement in neighboring Kansas has become the latest distraction in his gaffe-ridden campaign.
Gates: Iraq outcome 'will always be clouded by how it began'
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - BAGHDAD — The U.S. military Wednesday marked the end of its combat mission in Iraq amid a series of conflicting messages that underscored the mixed feelings many here, both American and Iraqi, have toward a seven-and-a-half-year effort that cost tens of thousands of lives but left the political outcome undecided.
'Don't tread on me' flag starts disputes around the country
(The Upshot)
The Upshot - An Arizona man is in trouble with his homeowners' association over flying the Gadsden flag, which features a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread on Me." The flag has been adopted by members of the tea party movement for its association with the American Revolution, but Andy McDonel tells the New York Times that [...]
Site is latest subsidiary of Beck Inc.
(Politico)
Politico - Glenn Beck's newest venture shows the endless possibilities of multimedia self-promotion.
Bernanke defends bailout
(Politico)
Politico - Federal Reserve chairman says the 2008 bank bailout helped avert a greater economic crisis.
Peace envoy announces second round of peace talks
(AP)
AP - President Barack Obama's special envoy for Mideast peace says the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations.
Mubarak calls on Israel to seize moment for peace
(AP)
AP - President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt is calling on Israel to freeze settlement activity in the Palestinian territories and seize the moment for peace.
Serbia confiscates $256 million of crime property
(AP)
AP - Serbia's justice minister says authorities have confiscated euro200 million ($256 million) in property from organized crime bosses since gaining the authority last year.
Israel, Palestinians set for face-to-face talks
(Reuters)
 Reuters - With a diplomatic push from U.S. President Barack Obama, Israeli and the Palestinian leaders will start direct peace talks on Thursday shadowed by skepticism on all sides and fresh violence in the volatile West Bank.
Obama Economic Adviser's Depressing Swan Song
(The Atlantic Wire)
The Atlantic Wire - Christina Romer, one of President Obama's top economic advisers, gave a
dispiriting speech on the economy Wednesday at the National Press Club.
Romer is leaving the administration this month and in her farewell
remarks she cast doubt about the likelihood of a robust economic
recovery.
Congress May Miss Chance to Fix Schools
(CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The prospect of finally fixing America's public schools looks better now than ever, but there's still a chance that this golden economic and moral opportunity could slip away.
GOP will take over House, political guru Sabato predicts
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — The Democrats are likely to lose 47 seats and control of the House of Representatives in November's elections, a top political analyst says in a new forecast Thursday.
Republicans Eye McCain's Millions in Excess '08 Funds
(CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Sen. John McCain's victory in the Aug. 24 Arizona Republican primary was fueled partly by transfers of $7.5 million from his 2008 presidential campaign compliance fund -- an account GOP Congressional strategists are now eyeing as they look to finance a growing list of competitive midterm races.
Obama, Netanyahu condemn Hamas killings in Israel
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — As Mideast peace talks opened Wednesday at the White House, President Barack Obama condemned the killings of four Israeli settlers Tuesday by Palestinian Islamist militants and vowed, "This is not going to stop us."
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