Today’s Most Popular Stories 08.18.09

Each day, Ashley Estill surfs your sites for the most popular stories of the day. Here are the top headlines for August 18, 2009:

Washington Post: Robert Novak, Long-Time Conservative Columnist, Dies at 78

Washington Times: Egypt: U.S. will release Mideast peace-talk plans in Sept.

Washington Examiner: Gibbs: Obama not backing off public option

N.Y. Times: Afghanistan Imposes News Censorship on Election Day

L.A. Times: Suicide bomber in Afghanistan targets military convoy on busy road, killing at least 10

USA Today: Favre back on practice field after signing deal with Vikings

CQ Politics: Names in Play for Florida’s Interim Senate Gig

The Hill: Obama expresses optimism on Middle East peace

Politico: Robert D. Novak dies at 78

ABC News: U.S. and Egypt Push for Progress on Mideast Peace

CBS News: King of Pop to be Buried on His Birthday

Fox News: Felony Vandalism Charges Possible in Obama Joker Poster Case

MSNBC News: Obama facing public, political criticism of plan

CNN: Autistic boy saw Florida couple slain, documents say

Wall Street Journal: In Beep Ball, Umpires Aren’t Blind, But the Players Are

NPR: Watching For Violence, Fraud In Afghan Vote

Roll Call: Gibbs Says Obama Isn’t Backing Away From Public Option

National Journal: Anti-Abortion Coalition Called Into Question

Bloomberg News: Taking Wall Street Advice in Rally Means Owing $6,000

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