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AP - On first leg of his European tour, Obama discusses war and economics with Merkel ... Rice not worried by Obama's foreign policy forays overseas ... Poll: Obama builds support among Hispanic voters ... Obama wraps up tour of Israel with visit to Jerusalem holy site ... Police seek to soften protesters' disruptions at GOP convention

AP - Borrowing from a European model, Minneapolis and St. Paul police hope to quell any disruptions at this summer's Republican National Convention by exchanging cell phone numbers and offering other olive branches to demonstrators.

AP - Quotes from John McCain, the Republican nominee-in-waiting.

AP - Supporters of maverick Rep. Ron Paul who are organizing a rally as an alternative to the Republican National Convention are moving their crosstown event to a larger venue.

AP - Obama says he'll work for Mideast peace — Israelis, Palestinians need to be stronger, unified ... Speculation increases about a McCain running mate ... Obama sees security progress in Iraq; calls situation in Afghanistan 'perilous'... Ron Paul supporters secure larger venue for event to rival GOP convention ... Obama to bask in Europe's adulation amid hopes for new era in America politics

AP - Construction crews began removing row after row of Xcel Energy Center seats. Forklift drivers slid load after load of electrical equipment off semi trucks. And the arena's manager handed over a ceremonial key to the building.

AP - Most lawmakers dream of getting their names linked to legislation. That won't be so when the Senate takes up what is unofficially being called the "Coburn Omnibus."

AP - Obama gets withdrawal support from Iraqis, military briefing, helicopter tour from Petraeus ... McCain releases energy attack ad, questions Obama's credentials as rival tours war zone ... GOP counting on convention planning, venue to lift McCain's prospects in November ... Obama cuts back on spending in June as he builds up cash reserves

AFP - Republican White House hopeful John McCain is campaigning this week in states crucial to victory in the November election while the media spotlight shines on Democratic rival Barack Obama's trip abroad.