Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):
1. WHO’S PROFITING FROM LOCKING UP ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
An AP review shows American taxpayers may be paying up to $2 billion a year for prison firms that in turn spend tens of millions lobbying lawmakers and contributing to their campaigns.
2. SYRIAN REBELS USE CAPTURED TANK AGAINST THE REGIME
Using the government’s own weapons against them is just another twist in the clashes taking place today in Aleppo and Damascus.
3. WILL JUDGE DECLARE A MISTRIAL IN DREW PETERSON CASE
The ruling, expected after trial resumes at 10 a.m., could even result in the former suburban Chicago police officer going free.
4. SENATE MAY HEAD HOME WITHOUT ADDRESSING INTERNET SECURITY
Sponsors of the bill scramble to overcome Republican resistance to the measure but appear short of the votes needed for it to pass.
5. OBAMA AND ROMNEY CAMPAIGN IN THREE KEY STATES
The president starts with a speech in Orlando, Florida, at 2:40 p.m., followed by a stop in Virginia while Romney speaks in Golden, Colo., at 1:15 p.m.
6. HOW CITY LAYOUT WILL HELP WITH CONVENTION SECURITY
As Charlotte, N.C., officials prepare for the arrival of Democratic delegates, they find the area they’ll be gathering in will help police contain protests.
7. EPA HAS TROUBLE FINDING LIVESTOCK FARMS IT SHOULD REGULATE
The agency is supposed to regulate pollution from livestock waste, but can’t keep track of where the farms are located.
8. MICHAEL PHELPS VS. RYAN LOCHTE: ROUND TWO
The two swimmers face off in the 200-meter individual medley, with preliminaries starting at 5 a.m. and the finals beginning at 2:30 p.m.
9. AT THE GAMES, IT’S ‘SHOW US THE MONEY’ - IF YOU WANT TO SHOW YOUR LOGO
Some say the Olympics committee has been heavy-handed in branding restrictions on companies that didn’t bankroll the games.
10. WHO IS GIVING THE BEST PARTIES AT THE OLYMPICS
An eclectic guided tour of the best national houses shows which countries are sophisticated and which are outrageous when it comes to celebrating.
National News
August 2, 2012
10 Things to Know for Thursday
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Oversight board concerned about NSA surveillance
The chairman of the federal oversight board that President Barack Obama said will meet with him to discuss the National Security Agency’s secret surveillance program said Wednesday that the group has numerous concerns about the operation and plans to publish a report after a full inquiry.
Continued ... - 10 Things to Know for Thursday
- Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51 (Updated 11 p.m.)
- Bakery mix-up goes viral after cat drawn on girl's head
- VIDEO: Journalist Michael Hastings killed in Hollywood crash
- Gov’t report: Smooth launch unsure for health law
- Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA
- Goldstar’s Jim McCarthy on why live is better
- Neighbors: Couple killed waited for order to leave
- With Samsung, Jay-Z’s business continues to boom
- Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
- 10 Things to Know for Today
- Jury can’t reach verdict in Detroit cop’s trial
- Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
- Jun 18, 2013
- CBO: 8 million to gain legal status in Senate bill
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Oversight board concerned about NSA surveillance
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Coiffed Cattle Get Their Close-up
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Fed Suggests Bond Purchases Could Slow
AP: DOJ Broke Own Rules Seizing Phone Records
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
