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It's been a terrible day in Baghdad. There were at least 16 explosions in 13 different locations. Most were in predominantly Shiite Muslim neighborhoods.

While that news points to a still sluggish economy, there's also word of another downward tick in first-time claims for jobless benefits — a welcome sign. Claims are running at their lowest level since the spring of 2008.

Also: Economic growth revised downward; U.S. issues report on attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers; more accusations of sexual abuse leveled at former Philadelphia Daily News sports columnist.

Neither political party cares about the 99 percent, Occupy protesters complained.

They're very serious in Great Britain about the need to "mind the gap" when you step off a train. And video of an inebriated woman who fell onto the tracks makes clear it is indeed possible to slip through the space between a train and a platform.

The credit rating agency also said lawmakers needed to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling.

The six-boat, nine-month-long, 39,000-mile Volvo Ocean Race that started in Spain two months ago and is set to end in Ireland next July isn't going to tell exactly where the boats are while they're in that part of the Indian Ocean.

As his bus tour continued, Mitt Romney won an endorsement from former President George H.W. Bush. He pumped his own gas and talked about buying a horse. Also, he spoke French.

Congress recently prevented the Energy Department from spending money to enforce a planned phase-out of energy-wasting 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. Conservatives saw getting rid of the bulbs as limiting Americans' choices. But the industry says it's really too late to make a difference.

While he's considered an intelligent and inspirational speaker, the GOP presidential candidate also can come across as arrogant or acerbic. But in recent days on the campaign trail, he seems to be making an effort to be positive and more patient.