Short Takes

The carnage continues in Iraq.

Democrats accuse the CIA of lying to them for years.

Infighting between Democrats on health care reform.

At the G-8, poor countries say they can't afford to cut emissions.

Police say Steve McNair was the victim of a murder/suicide.

Invasion of the pythons -- It's not a movie, though, as exotic pets turn deadly in South Florida.

Flag flap -- Homestead is still trying to work out their dispute with the NAACP over using the Confederate flag in parades.

Tigers win and take series from KC.