AP Top Stories July 16, 2011 Here’s the latest news for Friday, July 15: Obama, GOP spar over debt; Countries say Libyan ruler is illegitimate; Murdoch apologizes; Kentucky courtroom disrupted by woman.

AP Top Stories July 16, 2011 Here’s the latest news for Friday, July 15: Obama, GOP spar over debt; Countries say Libyan ruler is illegitimate; Murdoch apologizes; Kentucky courtroom disrupted by woman.

Your Day in Politics: 7/15/2011 July 15, 2011 A look at today’s political headlines, and the issues driving the day ahead.

Clarke Surges Up Leaderboard With Another 68 July 15, 2011 Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke and American Lucas Glover are tied for the lead after 36 holes of the British Open. The AP's Jim Militello reports from Sandwich, England. (July 15)

Your Day in Politics: 7/15/2011 July 15, 2011 A quick look at today’s political headlines, and the issues driving the day ahead.

Raw Video: Syrians Stage Largest Protests Yet July 15, 2011 Hundreds of thousands of Syrians mounted the largest protests Friday since the uprising began, pouring into areas where the government crackdown has been most intense. Authorities fired on the ...

S&P Warns of Downgrade to U.S. Credit Rating July 15, 2011 Standard & Poor’s has warned that there is a 50 percent chance it will downgrade the U.S. government's credit rating within three months because of the political impasse over the ...

NFL Players, Owners Making Progress July 15, 2011 Progress made during talks on Thursday between NFL players and owners is raising hopes that a tentative agreement could come within 24 hours, according to two people familiar with the ...

Boy Left Home Alone With Loose Snakes July 15, 2011 Police in Suffolk, Virginia have charged 28-year-old Emmanuel Velasquez with cruelty and injuries to children for leaving is 7-year-old son home alone with 21 reptiles and two pit bulls, while he ...

Cinton: U.S. Recognizes Libya Rebel Leadership July 15, 2011 More than 30 nations, including the United States, on Friday formally recognised Libya’s main opposition group as the country's legitimate government until a new interim authority is ...

'Fast and Furious' Gun ... July 15, 2011 It’s a government-authorized illegal gun-trafficking sting that might have resulted in the death of an American border patrol agent.

Raw Video: Progress Reported in NFL Talks July 15, 2011 Significant progress on a major sticking point in the NFL labor impasse, soaring rookie salaries, during talks Thursday raised hopes that a tentative agreement could come within 24 hours, ...

Second Picasso Found in Home of Suspected Art ... July 15, 2011 Police found eleven works of art in Mark Lugo’s apartment, worth as much as half a million dollars.

Second Picasso Found in Home of Suspected Art ... July 15, 2011 Police found eleven works of art in Mark Lugo’s apartment, worth as much as half a million dollars.

Oklahoma Woman Mistaken for Casey Anthony Attacked July 15, 2011 Sammay Blackwell’s attacker followed her, then rammed into her truck, causing it to flip two-and-a-half times.

Oklahoma Woman Mistaken for Casey Anthony Attacked July 15, 2011 Sammay Blackwell’s attacker followed her, then rammed into her truck, causing it to flip two-and-a-half times.

Raw Video: Woman Attacks Judge During Hearing July 15, 2011 A routine court hearing turned aggressive in southern Kentucky when a woman attacked the judge. (July 15)

Study: Smelly Socks Could Help Prevent Malaria July 15, 2011 The study shows mosquitoes love the smell we hate. Scientists found they could kill more insects with this new alluring bait.

U.S. Military Leader Sees Stark Rifts With China July 15, 2011 The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says China and the United States remain starkly different on military issues and have a long way to go toward building a trusting relationship. (July 15)

House Republicans: Obama Has Not Led on Debt July 15, 2011 House Republican leaders say President Barack Obama is not serious about cutting spending and addressing the nation’s runaway debt. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said the GOP wants to change ...