Headlines @ 11:59

*Kerry's 'fraudulent' report basis for military record: Officer at scene of Bronze Star event insists they didn't receive 'enemy fire' (WorldNetDaily): The national media's trying to make this group of decorated anti-Kerry Swift Boat captains out to be jealous oafs. Betcha the networks would be hanging from their every word if they were criticizing the president. I've never seen such slanted coverage of a prez election.

*Planned Parenthood charged with racism: L.A. employees say white women created hostile environment (WorldNetDaily): What goes around, comes around.

*Peirsol reclaims Olympic gold after initial DQ in 200 backstroke (BBC Sport): I know. I know. I've ruined it for you. Now, you'll know all about the controversy and its outcome before you watch Bob Costas tonight. Sorry.

*Oscar-Winning Composer Elmer Bernstein Dead at 82 (Reuters): And he died (Genesis 5).

*Army Report on Iraqi Prisoner Abuse Faults Military Interrogators, But Clears High-Ranking Pentagon Officials
(Voice of America): What? Dubya wasn't directly involved? Michael Moore will never believe it.