The world - July 1, 2010

THURSDAY

President Barack Obama installed General David Patraeus as the commander of the Afghanistan War. Obama removed General Stanley McChrystal from command earlier in the week for remarks he made in an article printed in Rolling Stone magazine.

On an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ordered released the names and addresses of the signers of a petition that would have outlawed gay marriage in Washington. Protect Marriage Washington had petitioned the court to block release of the names, arguing public disclosure could lead to threats, harassment or reprisal.

John Isner’s backhand passing sho...