Daily Briefing: Iraq Is Back
The violence level in Iraq is at its highest level ever, with over 2500 roadside bombs detected in July. [ NYT ]
The Lebanese government sends troops to the nation's south in a creative attempt to save the cease-fire. Hezbollah gets to keep some weapons. [ WP , BBC ]
The U.S. government wants a piece of the rebuilding action in Lebanon. [ LAT ]
A 42-year-old American teacher was arrested in Thailand and charged in JonBenet Ramsey's 1996 murder. Thai authorities claim John Karr made a full confession. [ AP via MSNBC ]
Airport screeners' newest weapon: Behavioral psychology. [ NYT ]
Moron country singer kills tame bear. [ AP via CNN ]