Divorce granted
Former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, whose marriage crumbled publicly when he acknowledged he was gay, will not have to pay alimony to his ex-wife, a judge ruled Friday in granting the couple a divorce. He will have to pay child support.
13 killed in crash
A charter bus carrying Vietnamese worshippers on a pilgrimage slammed onto its side and off a highway north of Dallas early Friday, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 40, authorities said.
Boost for army
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has endorsed a new five-year, $17 billion plan to increase the size of the Afghan army by about 50,000 troops, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said Friday.
McCain in Iowa
John McCain didn’t mince words Friday at the Iowa State Fair, telling corn producers he didn’t want to subsidize their ethanol but was eager to help market farm products around the world.
THE DIGIT
$750
Anticipating a crush of attendees at the Democratic National Convention this month and a shortage of hotel rooms, some Denver residents are renting out their homes at mile-high prices. Owners of one-bedroom apartments near the convention site are asking as much as $750 — per night.
