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Inside the FLOTUS office (Politico)

Politico - The Oval Office is nearly as familiar an image as the president himself.

FBI director defends bureau over test cheating (AP)

AP - FBI Director Robert Mueller told Congress on Wednesday that he does not know how many of his agents cheated on an important exam on the bureau's policies, discussing an embarrassing investigation that raises questions about whether the FBI knows its own rules for conducting surveillance on Americans.

Chelsea warning: NY town abuzz pre-Clinton wedding (AP)

AP - Never mind that the details about Chelsea Clinton's wedding are being guarded like state secrets. The postcard-pretty town of Rhinebeck is ready for its close-up.

Foreclosures up in 75 percent of top U.S. metro areas (Reuters)

Reuters - Foreclosures rose in 3 of every four large U.S. metro areas in this year's first half, likely ruling out sustained home price gains until 2013, real estate data company RealtyTrac said on Thursday.

EPA: 1M gallons of oil may be in Mich. river (AP)

AP - Federal officials now estimate that more than 1 million gallons of oil may have spilled into a major river in southern Michigan, and the governor is sharply criticizing clean-up efforts as "wholly inadequate."

Pakistan general balances all sides of conflict (AP)

AP - As the U.S. searches for an exit from Afghanistan, it is increasingly relying on Pakistan's powerful army chief to help pave the way — despite fresh allegations that spies under his command have long aided the Taliban.

Heat brings out the cool in zoos across the nation (AP)

AP - Otters sweltering in the summer sun suck on "fishsicles." For carnivores like the Amur leopard, it's "bloodsicles."

Bangladesh raises garment workers' pay 80 percent (AP)
AP - Bangladesh has raised minimum monthly wages for its millions of garment workers by about 80 percent after months of violent protests over poor pay and conditions, a government minister said.
Sex Boosts Brain Growth, Study Suggests (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Sex apparently can help the brain grow, according to new findings in rats.
Afghan Women and the Return of the Taliban (Time.com)
Time.com - As the U.S. searches for a way out of Afghanistan, some policy-makers suggest negotiating with the Taliban. But that would spell disaster for half the country's population
French woman admits to suffocating newborns (AP)

AP - A French woman who admitted suffocating eight of her newborns and concealing their corpses in the garden and garage of her home was charged with manslaughter Thursday, a prosecutor said Thursday.

Lakers center Bynum has successful knee surgery (Reuters)
Reuters - Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is expected to play a limited role in pre-season training after having successful arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday.
South Korea's prime minister offers to resign (AP)

AP - South Korea's prime minister offered to resign Thursday after parliament shot down his efforts to scrap a plan that would relocate several government ministries out of the capital.

Exxon Mobil's 2Q earnings more than double (AP)
AP - Exxon Mobil Corp. said Thursday its second quarter income nearly doubled to $7.56 billion as oil prices increased from last year.
Review: `Dinner for Schmucks' an unsatisfying meal (AP)

AP - There's a lot less bite in "Dinner for Schmucks" than there was in the classic French farce that was its inspiration.

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