
Obama attends a working breakfast with key leaders Friday during his last day in Italy.
Topics include global food security and support for poor nations' agriculture efforts.
He'll hold a press conference at 8 am ET.
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Obama travels to Rome Friday to attend bilateral meeting with Pope Benedeict XVI and discuss global economic justice.
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Obama holds a bilateral meeting with South African President Zuma in Italy Friday.
Comes ahead of Obama's stop in Ghana later Friday.
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Obama successor won't seek re-election in 2010. Permalink

Nevada Senator's parents gave almost $100,000 to his ex-mistress, family in 2008.

Security forces try to disperse renewed demonstrations over last month's election Thursday in Iran's capital. Permalink

Meet the Press: Sens. McCain, Schumer. Roundtable with Karen Hughes, Andrea Mitchell, Bob Shrum, Roger Simon.
This Week: Sens. Durbin, Kyl. Roundtable with George Will, Donna Brazile, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Bob Woodward.
Fox News Sunday: Sens. Feinstein, Cornyn; Rep. Cantor. Roundtable with Kristol, Ingraham, Mara Liasson, Juan Williams.
Face the Nation: Sens. Leahy, Sessions. Permalink

But: "The cell phone voice mail for Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton on Wednesday was full and not accepting new messages."
Read more about the effort to lure Palin to first-in-the-nationville here. Permalink

This week's cover package looks at what's next for the outgoing governor, what she didn't say in explaining why she's leaving.
KEY DETAILS: Get them here.
Plus: Joe Klein on how Obama may be losing focus with his domestic agenda. Permalink

Obama, Libya's Gaddafi shake hands Thursday before G-8 leaders' group photo.
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GOP witness list for Sotomayor confirmation hearings includes firefighter who filed controversial New Haven lawsuit.
Democrats are scheduled to call Mayor Bloomberg, former FBI chief Freeh to testify.
Plus: Sotomayor meets with Sen. Franken Thursday afternoon. Permalink

The VP defends the stimulus in Saratoga Country, New York Thursday by blasting critics for not being constructive.
"It's easy to point out what you don't like. What will you do?" DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink

Says during G-8 presser the economy makes it harder to strike climate deal, leaders must "fight the temptation toward cynicism."
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Latest New Hampshire numbers show Obama's approval rating at 61 percent.
Conducted June 24 - July 1, error margin 4.1 points. Permalink

Follow the bouncing ball: OK Senator in flap with NV Senator's ex-mistress's husband. Permalink
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