Daily Briefing: Planes, 'Canes, and Shiny Gold Things
Bush still kicking himself for not standing in the Katrina rubble with a bullhorn. [ NYT ]
On anniversary of Katrina, Gulf Coast to receive massive influx of administration officials touting successful reconstruction efforts, "despite visual evidence suggesting otherwise." [ NYT ]
Plane crash in Kentucky is first domestic jet accident since November 2001, kills 49. [ NYT , USAT ]
Abortion ban showdown comes to South Dakota, November vote could institute strictest laws in country. [ WP ]
Osama bin Laden never actually charged with 9/11 crimes because of, "the need to be fair to any defendant." [ WP ]
Baghdad morgue only received 450 bodies this month, down from 1800 last month, Iraqi Prime Minister: " What you see is an atmosphere of reconciliation." [ LAT ]
Spending on campaign ads up 45% from 2004 level as candidates and consultants discover cable TV. [ W$J ]
"Ernesto" is first hurricane of the season, batters impoverished Caribbean nations on way to Florida. [ USAT ]
Sad schism between real and fantasy worlds highlighted as "24" and "The Office" take top Emmy awards. [ LAT ]