U.S. treads carefully in Honduras crisis
Los Angeles Times
A US effort to forestall a military takeover failed, and it is now focused on encouraging a political solution. But it doesn't threaten sanctions and won't say whether it regards events as a coup.
Jackson doc's attorney: Lengthy delay calling 911
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) - It took up to a half-hour for paramedics to be called to Michael Jackson's home after the singer was found stricken in the bedroom of his rented mansion, an attorney for the firm representing the pop icon's doctor said Monday.
Obama holds gay pride reception, vows to overturn 'unjust laws'
CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama honored Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month with a White House reception Monday where he likened the struggle for gay rights with the struggle of African-Americans for civil rights.
Obama Toughens Rules for Some Lighting
New York Times
President Obama announced tougher energy efficiency requirements for certain types of fluorescent and incandescent lighting on Monday, the latest step in the administration's push to cut the country's energy use.
SC gov scandal changes landscape for 2010 race
The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Gov. Mark Sanford's bombshell admission of an affair with an Argentine woman has touched off a delicate political dance among fellow South Carolina Republicans vying to replace him when his term ends.