Huckleberries World Headlines — 7/15/05

David Baker, second from right, 11, of Shallowater, Texas, waits with other winners of an essay contest entitled “Why I Love Reading Harry Potter,” for a glimpse of the first author-signed American edition of the book, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” during an event at Scholastic’s New York headquarters this morning. The book goes on sale after midnight tonight.

* Alleged mastermind of London bombings captured: U.S.-trained chemist taken into custody outside Cairo after worldwide manhunt /ABC News — He was caught running like the rat he is, after persuading other dimbulbs to blow themselves up for the cause of religious hate. Give ‘im a fair trial, then hang ‘im tomorrow.

* Senate nixes attempt to add border agents: Votes against amendments to intelligence bill signed into law last year /Washington Times — Will Rogers was right: The only thing that keeps politicians, such as our US senators, in office is the short memories of their constituents.

* Source: Reporters told Rove agent’s name: Bush aide reportedly testifies he learned Plame’s ID from media /Associated Press — Curiouser and curiouser.

* Rehnquist pledges to remain on top court: Announcement changes dynamics of summer confirmation showdown /Associated Press — Good grief! The guy’s battling thyroid cancer, can hardly walk, and still he hangs on. We should have mandatory retirement for judges less they become senile and forget how to resign.

* Poll: Muslims’ support for bin Laden falls: Global study also finds sharp decline in support of suicide bombings /Christian Science Monitor — Gee, that should make Osama feel so badly that he’ll quit being a nasty guy, right?