Good morning, we're following these early stories:
Hurricane Isaac Pummels Louisiana; New Orleans Yet To Feel Brunt.
As Ryan Takes The Stage, He Gives Hope To Republicans, Democrats Alike.
And here are more morning headlines:
Syrian President Assad Says His Troops Fighting A 'Global Battle'. ( VOA)
Overwhelmed Turkey Calling For Safe Zone In Syria For Refugees. ( Financial Times)
Afghan President Karzai Angers Parliament By Appointing Disliked Minister To New Position. ( Reuters)
Ex-SEAL Author Has Different View Of Bin Laden's Death In New Book. ( AP)
Legal Appeal From Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Is Rejected. ( Bloomberg)
Report: French Authorities Open Investigation Into Arafat Poisoning Claims. ( AFP)
Former Scottish Editor Of Murdoch Paper Arrested, Charged WIth Obstructing Justice. ( Guardian)
Ariz. Rep. Ben Quayle Loses Primary Election To Fellow Rep. Dave Schweikert. ( Arizona Republic)
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