USA TODAY News, Jun 20, 2011

Nation & World

More states require photo ID to vote

Democrats and Republicans disagree over laws requiring photo identification to vote.

• Syrian president blames crisis on 'saboteurs'
• Suspected U.S. drones attack in Pakistan
• Despite losing leg, Ranger is back in the fight
• Backlog grows for Social Security appeals
• Giffords back to Houston after Tucson visit

• Washington
• On Deadline
• Religion

Money

Greek PM: Talks on new bailout under way

Second package "roughly equal" to the first $157B it accepted a year ago, he said.

• Sea Shepherds take on illegal tuna fishing
• Mixed reactions to China's copy of Austrian village
• Virginia Tech wins U.S. contest with 82 mpg car
• 2011 Chrysler 300: Big car, big expectations
• N.Y. Target store workers reject unionization

• Personal finance
• Small business
• Jobs

Sports

Managers and hitting coaches paying the price

The Marlins became the second team to change managers when Edwin Rodriguez resigned.

• American golfers take a back seat again in a major
• NFL owners push rookie wage scale in agreement
• Justice Dept. set to meet with BCS director June 30
• Denny Hamlin gets timely Sprint Cup win at Michigan
• Albret Pujols sprains wrist in Cards' win over Royals

• MLB scores
• NBA scores
• NHL scores

Life

Californian wins Miss USA crown

Alyssa Campanella of Los Angeles topped a field of 51 beauty queens.

• Olbermann restarts the clock on 'Countdown'
• Sax player Clarence Clemons dies
• Bristol Palin lost her virginity while drunk
• 'Big Man' Clemons recalled in N.J. haunt
• DVD Extra: Have a Harry Potter party

• Celebrity news
• Games, puzzles
• TV schedule

Travel

A struggle to balance security, access

Officials disagree on how to protect landmarks from threats while allowing public access.

• United recouping from canceled, delayed flights
• How safe is that foreign airline you're flying?
• 'Dragon Tattoo' tours lure visitors to Stockholm
• Week in review: Top 10 travel stories in photos 
• JetBlue knocks AA out of No. 1 spot in Puerto Rico

• Flights
• Cruises
• Hotels

Your Life

Night owls' poor sleep habits can hurt grades

Night owls have worse grades in high school and the first years of college, research has shown.

• Clinics aim to slow boom in cat population
• Portable pools pose drowning risk for tots
• Charitable giving shows modest gain
• Insect stings hold deadly risk for some
• Father finds his calling through son's disability

• Health
• Recipes
• Pets

Tech

New Wii game showcases motion controls

Nintendo's new mini-game collection is inventive and fun.

• Review: 5 e-book readers for less than $175
• Robot vacuum's cleaning ability will floor you
• In new take on 'Alice,' she fights for Wonderland
• Roundup: Acer laptop focuses on entertainment
• Tablets make digital texts cool on campus

• Technology news
• Gaming
• Digital camera reviews

Opinion

Amid Afghan war fatigue, quick exit holds risks

Our view: Phaseout and handoff remains best strategy.

• John Conyers' view: Bring our troops home
• Should Islamists have a role in the Arab Spring?
• Column: A teen's thank-you to her military father
• Letters: GOP candidates, journalists skirt issues
• Gallery: Check out the best editorial cartoons

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