Spain celebrated its first World Cup victory and discovered its patriotic spirit along the way. CNN.
Airplanes, boats and cars are now safe. Authorities caught the “Barefoot Bandit” in the Bahamas. Washington Post.
President Obama announced an overhaul in the rules surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Now veterans have easier access to federal aid. BBC.
More than 35,000 people boarded 4,000 boats to rock out with country singer Brad Paisley on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas. The two-day, free music event is dubbed AquaPalooza. Austin American-Statesman.
Jimmy Buffett played a free concert that attracted thousands of fans in Gulf Shores, Ala. British Petroleum footed the bill to encourage tourism. Associated Press.
Cliff Lee did not go to the New York Yankees, but rather, the Texas Rangers. Bleacher Report.
The “Voice of the New York Yankees” Bob Sheppard died July 11, but Sheppard will still announce Derek Jeter‘s walk to the plate. The shortstop requested a recording a few years back. Sports Illustrated.
The University of Texas Board of Regents plans to rename Simkins Residence Hall, Creekside Dormitory, after it was found that the former professor was a member of the Ku Klux Klan. KXAN.
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