Wonkette

• 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]

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