Today’s Most Popular Stories 08.21.09

Each day, Ashley Estill surfs your sites for the most popular stories of the day. Here are the top headlines for August 21, 2009:

Washington Post: Bernanke: U.S. Economy Near Recovery

Washington Times: Obama applauds Afghans for voting despite Taliban intimidation

Washington Examiner: Karzai, Abdullah claiming Afghan election victory

N.Y. Times: World’s Central Bankers Voice Optimism About Recovery

L.A. Times: South Korean kids get a taste of boot camp

USA Today: Lutherans to allow gay clergy in committed relationships

CQ Politics: Democrat Hones Tactics in Virginia Gov Race

The Hill: GOP looks to put the Hurt on Rep. Perriello

Politico: Obama’s Big Bang could go bust

ABC News: Pelosi v. Hoyer on The Public Opinion

CBS News: Dow Jones Index Hits 2009 High Mark

Fox News: ‘Tea Party’ Organizers Plan Anti-’Obamacare’ Rallies Across the Country

MSNBC News: Cash for Clunkers a big success, but …

CNN: Soldier, 59, is oldest U.S. service member to die in Afghanistan

Wall Street Journal: Mexico Eases Ban on Drug Possession

NPR: Bernanke Says U.S. Economy On Verge Of Recovery

Roll Call: Grassley, Braley Trade Shots Over Health Care Effort

National Journal: State Department Interns Wait (And Wait, And Wait)

Bloomberg News: Existing Home Sales in U.S. Jump to Two-Year High

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