August 9, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
U.S.
General news
- Sikh temple shooting to be probed as domestic terror (CNN)
- Sikh temple shooter tied to hate groups (Washington Post)
- Despite Supreme Court ruling, many minors may stay in prison for life (Pro Publica)
- CDC warns about reemergence of swine flu (NPR)
- Firefighters battling wildfires in Sequoia national forest (Los Angeles Times)
- At least 18 blazes scorch Oklahoma; one nears record size (Los Angeles Times)
Presidential campaign
- Santorum, Jeb, Ron Paul get convention speaking spots (Politico)
- ‘Romneyhood’: Obama derides Mitt’s tax plan (RawStory)
- Romney campaign on fundraising winning streak (USA Today)
- Reid puts Romney in a bind over taxes (CNN)
- The massive policy gap between Obama and Romney (Washington Post)
WORLD
- Syria’s prime minister leaves regime (CNN)
- Floods paralyze Philipine capitol, Manila (BBC)
- Suicide bombers attack as Somali delegates approve new constitution (ABC)
- Islamists kill 15 Egyptians, Israel strikes attackers (Reuters)
- Chemo may make cancer stronger (iScienceTimes and BBC)
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