What happened on June 28, 2009

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A guide to Israeli settlements By Gershom Gorenberg, Gershom Gorenberg is the author of "The Accidental Empire: Israel and the Birth of the Settlements, 1967-1977" and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect. He blogs at southjerusalem.com.
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Hard times? Depends on where you live By Alan Berube, Alan Berube is a senior fellow and research director at the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program and coauthor of the new report, "MetroMonitor: Tracking Economic Recession and Recovery in America's 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas" (brookings.edu/metromonitor).
The trick when talking to Iran By Doyle Mcmanus
In defense of 'settlements' By Yisrael Medad, Yisrael Medad, an American-born Israeli commentator, has lived in Shiloh since 1981. He is head of information resources at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem and blogs at www.myrightword.blogspot.com.
Is Iran's election a joke? By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Israel's settlements are on shaky ground By Sarah Leah Whitson, Sarah Leah Whitson is Middle East director at Human Rights Watch.
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With age comes unemployment
Clearing the air of contaminants

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Online maps trigger a feudal furor By Jay Alabaster, Alabaster writes for the Associated Press.
In Argentina, searching (online) for Sanford's lover By Eduardo Gallardo, Gallardo writes for the Associated Press.
Pilot unveils solar plane By Bradley S. Klapper, Klapper writes for the Associated Press.
Thailand's famed hotelier has 41 years of juicy tales By Denis D. Gray, Gray writes for the Associated Press.
From Our Blogs By Amy Littlefield; Joe Flint; Lisa Boone; Shari Roan
Scientists tour the other side By Jeffrey Mcmurray, McMurray writes for the Associated Press.
Where Johnny Cash once lived -- and left By Jon Gambrell, Gambrell writes for the Associated Press.
Sen. Grassley at eye of healthcare storm By Shailagh Murray, Murray writes for the Washington Post.

What happened on June 28, 2009

NATIONAL

Climate bill shaped by compromise By Jim Tankersley

Obama's curiously close labor friendship By Peter Nicholas

Howard Hughes and the atomic bomb in middle of Nevada By Ralph Vartabedian

Will scandals inspire evangelicals to stray from Republican Party? By Mark Z. Barabak

Hundreds of gulls killed, injured in polluted Ohio river Associated Press

Electrified coral reef off Florida gets federal OK By David Fleshler

Question about Iran has press corps astir By Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman

In Chicago, pay $20 and climb a tree By Kim Janssen

Where in the world is your governor? Associated Press

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SPORTS

Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra win impressively By Eric Sondheimer

Terrell Suggs' training is an uphill battle By Sam Farmer

Marcos Maidana stuns Victor Ortiz with TKO By Mark Medina

No apology for Terrell Owens' bad comedy By Mike Penner

Brazil not showing the same flair By Grahame L. Jones

Lashinda Demus wins 400-meter hurdles By Philip Hersh

Angels play the Rangers in Texas from Monday through Wednesday By Bill Shaikin

Mike Napoli's home run powers Angels to victory By Mike Digiovanna

Torii Hunter: Chone Figgins should be All-Star By Mike Digiovanna

Manny Ramirez could face circus in San Diego first By Bill Shaikin

Chivas changes result in a draw By Mario Aguirre

Rockies are at Dodger Stadium from Monday through Wednesday By Bill Shaikin

Dodgers' Ronald Belisario arrested early Saturday By Ben Bolch and Kevin Baxter

Eric Milton isn't the answer for Dodgers By Ben Bolch

Up next for Galaxy: Sunday vs. Houston By Grahame L. Jones

A.J. Burnett, relievers throw one-hitter Associated Press

Paul Goydos passes Kenny Perry with a 63 Associated Press

For real drama, look to the East By Mark Heisler

Real Madrid's moves have everyone wanting to cash in By Grahame L. Jones

Manny Ramirez's home run is a minor issue By Dylan Hernandez

Scott Dixon wins at Richmond International Raceway Wire Reports

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero reportedly shoves fan Wire Reports

Teemu Selanne will play for Ducks next season By Helene Elliott

SoCal really lets Manny have it . . . with love By Bill Plaschke

Texas Rangers are on a Ryan express By Bill Shaikin

Nothing corny about Casey Blake's Dodgers stint By T.J. Simers

Marta scores consecutive goals in win over Red Stars By Mario Aguirre

Up next for Sparks: Sunday vs. Seattle By Mark Medina

Some facts on the Confederations Cup final By Grahame L. Jones

Lack of rain is a disappointment By Chuck Culpepper

Melanie Oudin is the face of a new tennis generation By Chuck Culpepper

Commentary By Barry Wilner, Wilner writes for the Associated Press.

Hunter is lifting Angels with his bat By Solange Reyner, Reyner writes for the Associated Press.

Sounders thrive in first MLS season By Tim Booth, Booth writes for the Associated Press.

Old-school racing on tap for Tour By Jamey Keaten, Keaten writes for the Associated Press

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Whispers By Phil Rogers

OPINION

A guide to Israeli settlements By Gershom Gorenberg, Gershom Gorenberg is the author of "The Accidental Empire: Israel and the Birth of the Settlements, 1967-1977" and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect. He blogs at southjerusalem.com.

The trick when talking to Iran By Doyle Mcmanus

In defense of 'settlements' By Yisrael Medad, Yisrael Medad, an American-born Israeli commentator, has lived in Shiloh since 1981. He is head of information resources at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem and blogs at www.myrightword.blogspot.com.

Is Iran's election a joke? By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.

Israel's settlements are on shaky ground By Sarah Leah Whitson, Sarah Leah Whitson is Middle East director at Human Rights Watch.

WORLD

South Africa abuzz over talk of banning soccer fans' favorite horn By Robyn Dixon

Turks increasingly turn to Islamic extremism By Sebastian Rotella

U.S. to shift approach to Afghanistan drug trade Associated Press

In Iran, the protests have quieted, but the protesters are simmering By Borzou Daragahi

Ahmadinejad answers Obama's criticism with his own By Borzou Daragahi

In Kenya, patients held hostage to medical bills By Edmund Sanders

In Lebanon, Saad Hariri assumes prime minister's post By Jeffrey Fleishman

NATO, Russia restart ties despite Georgia row Reuters

Northern Ireland Protestant paramilitaries to disarm By Henry Chu

Venezuelans march over anti-Chavez TV station Associated Press

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L.A. is trying to weed out pot sellers By John Hoeffel

Teens and young adults find a harsh job market By Seema Mehta

Off to private Brentwood School, thanks to the kindness of strangers By Carla Rivera

Blinded prisoner lost in shadows of prison bureaucracy By Carol J. Williams