The Federal Government says America is Experiencing the Worst Drought in Over 30 Years

It’s been more than 50 years since a drought this extensive has afflicted the Lower 48 states. That’s the conclusion of NOAA’s latest report on drought, released today.

The Chicagoland Murders Continue

Another 45 are shot and wounded.

During a single 90-minute stretch, 13 people are shot.

It is another in what’s become a steady stream of violent weekends in Chicago, casting the city into an unwanted national spotlight.

Married Olympians say ‘We Can’t Live Together during Games, but Homosexual Couples Can’

An Australian Olympic married couple claims they have been prohibited from sharing a room in the London Olympic Village, even though gay couples are reportedly allowed to do so.

Russell Mark of Australia competes in the men’s double trap at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range during day four of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on Oct. 7, 2010 in Delhi, India. (credit: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

New York Times says Romney Has Made his Choice for VP

It was four years ago this summer, when Tim Pawlenty ranked high on the list of John McCain’s potential running mates, and Mr. Pawlenty and his wife, Mary, were plowing through a voluminous questionnaire probing deep into their finances and almost every other aspect of their lives.

Tim Pawlenty introduced Mitt and Ann Romney in Milford, N.H., in June. Mr. Pawlenty has been active on the campaign.

Did President Obama Consult with Jerry Springer?

President Barack Obama visited the the Tri-State Monday for a town hall event at Music Hall in Cincinnati. For a full recap of the president’s comments, visit http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/obama-to-tout-auto-bailout-tax-policies-in-cincinnati.

Clinton Discusses Iran’s Nuclear Program In Israel

With Egypt unsettled, Syria in crisis and Iran’s nuclear program raising widespread fears, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton conferred here Monday with Israeli leaders to reaffirm U.S. ties and allay anxieties about the rapidly changing dynamics in the region.

Two Libyan Journalists Freed After Kidnapping by Militiamen

A local Libyan TV station manager says two of his journalists have been freed after more than a week being held captive by militiamen from a onetime stronghold of ousted ruler Moammar Gadhafi.