Friday Links

Alot of rumblings about John McCain this morning, none of it sounding very good.

Bush asks Saudis to increase oil production

Iraqi refugee finds life in U.S. harder than foreseen

USA Today: In Final Contests, It's All About Momentum If leading pledged delegate counts and the seating of Michigan and Florida delegates are the determining events for the nomination, what are the last few contests for? Bragging rights, momentum and symbolism.

Bin Laden: Palestinian cause fuels war

Ex-Army Corps consultant indicted in Katrina bribery case

NY Times: In South, Black Turnout May Challenge the G.O.P. The sharp surge in black turnout that Senator Barack Obama has helped to generate in recent primaries and Congressional races could signal a threat this fall to the longtime Republican dominance of the South, according to politicians and voting experts.

18 'Awesome' Imaginary Worlds

Vitamin D deficiency linked to breast cancer in new study

AP: GOP Abandons Bush on Food, Energy Issues WASHINGTON — President Bush's calls for fiscal responsibility received scant notice this week on Capitol Hill. Fellow Republicans had something bigger on their minds — high prices for groceries and gasoline in an election year that is looking increasingly bleak for their party.