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Papal Visit
Obama shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI after arriving at the Vatican Friday, says it's "a great honor" to meet him.
They then sit at the pontiff's desk, exchange pleasantries before reporters and photographers are ushered out.
POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy.
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Obama Shoots For August
Reiterates he really wants health care reform by the August recess during press Q&A across the globe in Italy Friday.
EXCERPTS: More of what he had to say here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy.
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Palin Press Person Pummels Levi
Suggests Bristol's former fiance is "honing his acting skills" for a potential movie deal after he tells reporters Palin is resigning over money concerns.
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Specter Hurls "Flagrant Hypocrite" Line at Rival
The Republican-turned-Democrat hits back at Senate challenger Rep. Sestak on Thursday, questioning his party bona fides. Permalink
A New GM
CEO Henderson announces the company has emerged from bankruptcy, will be far faster and more responsive to customers than in the past. Permalink
Presidential Pun
Obama jokes about attending the World Cup in South Africa next year in G-8 meeting with President Zuma, saying "that's my goal. Get it?"
POOL REPORT: Read it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy.
Comes ahead of Obama's arrival in Ghana later Friday. Permalink
Geithner Back in the Hot Seat
Treasury Secretary to testify Friday on derivatives' role in financial crisis. Permalink
Bonus Round
AIG asks federal executive pay czar to dole out millions of dollars in bonuses this month to many top employees. Permalink
No Change in Honduras
The two men disputing the presidency walk out on talks in Costa Rica Friday. Permalink
Obama at G-8: Still More Work to Do
Notes some accomplishments at closing presser, but says economic "recovery is still a ways off," group failed to agree on global warming.
TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Poll: Plurality Backs Sotomayor
CNN/Opinion Research Corp. finds 47% say they want to see the SCOTUS nominee confirmed, 40% don't.
Conducted: June 26-28. Error margin: 3 points.
Plus: Sotomayor is prepping for next week by taking on insults, probing questions in mock hearings. Permalink
House Health Bill Held Up
Unveiling of health care legislation stalled by House Democrats' demands.
The bill is now expected to be revealed early next week. Permalink
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
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
Commemorating L'Aquila Victims
G-8 leaders pay their respects Friday to victims of April's deadly earthquake.
VIDEO: Watch it here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy. Permalink
Burris Stands Down
Obama successor won't seek re-election in 2010. Permalink
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