As Washington turns: the Obama-Boehner breakup  —  Obama and Boehner seemed to realize they both would benefit from a huge accomplishment that showed Washington could work.  Boehner wants to be known as a successful statesman, not a partisan hack.  And Obama needs to avoid any shock to the ailing economy.

Obama/Boehner Talk Kicks Off With Light Banter  —  ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports:  —  President Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner may not be able to reach an agreement to cut spending and raise the debt limit, but they both agree that it's too hot today for golf.

The President Is Actually Trying to Talk the Markets Into a Panic.  —  An enraged Barack Obama just took to the nation's airwaves to announce his effort to strike a deal with Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner has fallen apart.  Perhaps for the first time in American history …

Both Sides Gather and Renew Talks on Debt Ceiling  —  WASHINGTON — With little more than a week remaining before the federal government risks defaulting on its debts, Congressional leaders and top aides worked on Saturday to assemble a proposal that would allow a badly divided Congress …

The Washington Post Owes the World an Apology for this Item  —  Read it and weep.  On the Post's site Jennifer Rubin first quotes the Weekly Standard, in a rushed item about the Norway horror: … Then she goes on to argue on her own: … No, this is a sobering reminder for those who think it's …

Who is the suspect in Norway's attacks?  —  (CNN) — As Norway struggles to come to terms with its greatest loss of life in decades, all eyes are on the man charged in the explosion in central Oslo and the deadly shooting rampage at a youth camp.  —  While police have not officially named him …

Norway bombing  —  The Post reports: … Thomas Joscelyn explains at the Weekly Standard Web site: … Moreover, there is a specific jihadist connection here: “Just nine days ago, Norwegian authorities filed charges against Mullah Krekar, an infamous al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist who …

Amy Winehouse found dead, aged 27  —  Winehouse's recent career was overshadowed by drink and drug problems  —  Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, has been found dead at her home, the Press Association has reported.  —  Last month, the north Londoner pulled out of her European tour after she was jeered …

Amy Winehouse Found Dead  —  Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment in London today ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  A press release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn't specifically name Winehouse, says: … Last month, Winehouse canceled her European tour after a performance in Serbia where she seemed completely out of it.