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    • Obama to hold news conference next week

      President Barack Obama will hold a news conference at the White House on Sept. 10.

    • White House defends Obama's 'mainstream' religion

      White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama is a "committed, mainstream Christian" - contrary to the claims of Fox News Channel host Glenn Beck.

    • Obama cautiously hopeful as Mideast talks begin

      Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly convened the first direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in two years Wednesday, challenging Mideast leaders to seize a fleeting opportunity to deliver peace to a region haunted by decades of hostility.

    • Palestinian leader: Israel must freeze settlements

      Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will work hard to try to strike a long-lasting peace deal with Israel, but that Israel must agree to a full freeze on all its settlement activity in Palestinian territories.
      Abbas also is calling for the release of all Palestinian prisoners.

    • Obama: `I am hopeful, cautiously hopeful, but hopeful' about achieving peace.

Blogs: WATCHDOG$

  • New Hanover offices closed Friday, Monday http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13085/new-hanover-offices-closed-friday-monday/ County workers take second of four unpaid furloughs Friday. New Hanover offices closed Friday, Monday
  • City offices closed Monday, agenda meeting moved http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13083/city-offices-closed-monday-agenda-meeting-moved/ The city's agenda meeting will be Tuesday morning because of the holiday. City offices closed Monday, agenda meeting moved
  • Watchdog$ Wake-up: Filmmakers upset with PPD boss over political ads http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13079/watchdog-wake-up-filmmakers-upset-with-ppd-boss-over-political-ads/ A top Democrat comes to visit the Port City at the same time as local filmmakers go off on the head of one of Wilmington's biggest companies. Watchdog$ Wake-up: Filmmakers upset with PPD boss over political ads
  • Watchdog$ Wake-up: PPD head injecting his money and views into N.C. politics http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13076/watchdog-wake-up-ppd-head-injecting-his-money-and-views-into-n-c-politics/ Bikes, mileage reimbursements, the continuing search for a hotel partner and a healthy dose of money and politics head this morning's post. Watchdog$ Wake-up: PPD head injecting his money and views into N.C. politics
  • GOP goes on tour to try to gain control of General Assembly http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13064/gop-goes-on-tour-to-try-to-gain-control-of-general-assembly/ Republicans announce plans to tour the state before the November elections. GOP goes on tour to try to gain control of General Assembly
  • Real Jobs NC flier attacking Rep. Hugh Holliman http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13068/real-jobs-nc-flier-attacking-rep-hugh-holliman/ See a copy of a flier mailed to residents in one N.C. legislative district. Real Jobs NC flier attacking Rep. Hugh Holliman
  • Elaine Marshall to meet with local business owners http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13067/elaine-marshall-to-meet-with-local-business-owners/ U.S. Senate Candidate Elaine Marshall will be in town today. Elaine Marshall to meet with local business owners
  • Poll: Unaffiliated voters support offshore drilling http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/13059/poll-unaffiliated-voters-support-offshore-drilling/ Unaffiliated North Carolina voters support offshore drilling, according to a recent poll. Poll: Unaffiliated voters support offshore drilling

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