Offshore oil rig blast in Gulf of Mexico injures 1
U.S. Coast Guard says an offshore oil rig exploded west of Deepwater Horizon blast. Unclear whether blast has caused a leak. Deepwater Horizon - United States Coast Guard - United States - Transocean - BP

Outer Banks brace for Earl
Hurricane is upgraded to Class 4; watches and warnings extend up the East Coast. Outer Banks - Hurricane Earl - North Carolina - United States - Coastal

Mideast peace talks begin
Secretary of State Clinton urges patience and leadership from Israeli and Palestinian leaders. President of the United States - Middle East - Barack Obama - Warfare and Conflict - Israel-Palestine

Nats have a brawl in Florida
Nyjer Morgan charged a Marlins pitcher on the mound, an action that clear both benches and led to ejections. Florida Marlins - Pitcher - sport - Morgan - Chris Volstad