Palin takes shot at Obama for ‘View’ appearance (AP)
AP – Sarah Palin is criticizing President Barack Obama for appearing on “The View.”
Mexican drug gunmen demand media run clips (AP)
AP – Gunmen who abducted four journalists in northern Mexico are demanding their media outlets broadcast videos apparently taped by a drug cartel that accuse officials of favoring a rival gang.
US accuses Oracle of software contract fraud (AFP)
AFP – The US Justice Department said Thursday it has filed a complaint against US business software giant Oracle accusing it of overcharging on a government software contract.
Google services blocked in China except for Gmail (AFP)
AFP – Google’s services in China were fully or partially blocked on Thursday with the exception of its email service, Gmail.
Google says search cut off from mainland China (AP)
AP – Google Inc. said Thursday that its search engine was abruptly cut off from mainland China, raising more questions about the Internet company’s ability to operate in the country while trying to work around the government’s online censorship policies.
Panel hits Rangel with 13 ethics charges (AP)
AP – House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for fellow Democrats about the fall elections.
Shin, Inkster take early lead at British Open (AP)
AP – Yani Tseng shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale on Thursday, and is tied for the lead as she pursues her third major championship.
Tebow, Broncos agree to contract (AP)
AP – Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
CrossOver, CrossOver Games 9.1 released (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com – CodeWeavers, makers of utilities that bridge the software chasm between Windows and the Mac, has released major updates for two of its flagship products: CrossOver Mac and CrossOver Games.
BP denies Texas a cash advance, gets scathing response (Reuters)
Reuters – Oil giant BP Plc rejected a request from Texas for a $25 million cash advance to clean up shorelines sullied by the Gulf oil spill, and got a scathing response from top Texas officials, according to letters given to Reuters on Thursday.
