FINANCE: Dow Falls 600 Points, Worst Since 2008 Due to S&P's downgrade on Friday, the stocks fell today. All three major markets, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and NASDAQ experienced their worst drop since 2008. Every sector and stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower than Friday. Read More: The Wall Street Journal | The Washington Post
WORLD: London Riots Spread For the third straight day, looting continues in England. Youngsters set businesses and double decker buses on fire. Read More: Reuters | The Washington Post
POLITICS: Wisconsin Faces Recall Election Tomorrow Eight lawmakers will face a recall election tomorrow started because of a push by Republicans to pass anti-union legislation. After continuous protests by unions, the recall election will take place tomorrow which could shift the power of the parties in Wisconsin. Read More: The Boston Globe | The Christian Science Monitor
FINANCE: Gold Hits All-Time High As stocks fall, Gold prices hit an all-time high today. Read More: Reuters
ELECTIONS: Bachmann, Romney and Ron Paul ahead of Rick Perry As Rick Perry considers announcing his run for Presidency, three candidates are ahead according to a Rasmussen poll. Read More: Chron.com | The New York Times
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