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Welcoming The Dog Days Of Summer

Grilling season is near, and that means it's time to get your dogs on. Americans eat an average of 60 of their beloved hot dogs every year, and, as Howard Yoon explains, every region of the country has its own style of how to dress a dog.

Joint Chiefs Shake-Up Leaves Questions

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is recommending the nation's top naval officer, Adm. Michael Mullen be nominated as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Gen. Peter Pace will not be reappointed to a second term. Jacki Lyden speaks with Chris Cavas, a reporter with Defense News.

Masked members of the military wing of Hamas take files from an office after they captured the headquarters of the Preventative Security Force, loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in Gaza.

With Hamas Controlling Gaza, Abbas Seeks Support

Hamas enjoyed its first full day of control in Gaza after seizing the territory from Fatah fighters, as beleaguered Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fought back politically, appointing a new prime minister in the West Bank. But in Gaza, Hamas dismissed Abbas's moves as meaningless.

Palestinian civilians leave the area during clashes between Hamas and Fatah militants in Gaza City. Hamas' military wing has asked fighters and security men loyal to Fatah to give up their weapons as it pushes an offensive against its rival.

Group Protesting Violence Draws Fire in Gaza Strip

Hamas militants appear to be gaining the upper hand in the fight against gunmen from the rival Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip. There is now no talk of a cease-fire, and the "unity" government has collapsed. A group of Palestinians staged a protest against the fighting and came under fire.

A file photo shows Sen. Bob Graham addressing delegates during the Florida Democratic Party's 2003 convention.

Graham: Iraq Report Prompted 'No' Vote on War

The war in Iraq has been the focus of Democratic and Republican presidential debates, as the candidates were asked what they knew in 2003. Former Sen. Bob Graham, who was chairman of the Intelligence Committee, said a U.S. intelligence report moved him to vote against the invasion.

Pace to Depart as Chairman of Joint Chiefs

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Friday that Gen. Peter Pace would be stepping down as chairman of the Chiefs of Staff. Pace has held the position since 2005. Gates said he would recommend Adm. Mike Mullen to replace Pace.

Late, But Great, Banana Split Centenary

Wilmington, Ohio, is celebrating 100 years of the banana split this week. Problem is, it might be three years too late, say folks in Latrobe, Penn., who claim to be the real home of the classic ice cream treat.

Ex-Bush Aides Subpoenaed in Fired-Attorney Inquiry

Two congressional committees have issued subpoenas for testimony from former White House counsel Harriet Miers and former political director Sara Taylor regarding their roles in the firings of eight federal prosecutors.

Activists protested what would be the country's largest lithium mine outside federal court in Pasadena, Calif. Tuesday.

Western tribes' last-ditch effort to stall a large lithium mine in Nevada

Western tribes are making a last ditch effort to thwart a large lithium mine in a federal appeals court.

Back and neck pain affect millions of Americans. New research calls into question the benefits of prescribing opioids to patients with certain forms of acute back pain.

Opioids are overrated for some common back pain, a study suggests

New research calls into question prescribing the drugs even for short-term pain relief – especially given the risk of addiction.

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