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Food prices in the U.S. are expected to rise by 5 to 6 percent this year, the highest increase in nearly 20 years, according to the Department Agriculture. Prices are expected to rise well into next year.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama presented his running mate, 65-year-old Delaware Senator Joe Biden, this past weekend. Obama:"[Biden] brings extensive foreign policy experience, an impressive record of collaborating across party lines, and a direct approach to getting the job done."

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended "Operation Scheduled Departure," its voluntary deportation program, after only eight people turned themselves in during the program's first three weeks.

Eight out of 10 likely McCain voters believe "gaining control of the border" is a greater concern than "legalizing undocumented workers," according to a telephone survey by Rasmussen Reports. Half of potential Obama voters favor controlling the border, while 3 out of 10 believe legalization for immigrants is more important.

John Legend spits some game with Andre 3000 in a new video, "Green Light." (via XXL)

Check out a 360 degree view of Beijing National Olympic stadium, aka "The Bird's Nest." (via Metafilter)

A few weeks back, the government of Venezuela seized the local assets of the Mexican company Cemex. Now Cemex is fighting back in court.

Tiger Woods walks on water in a new trailer for the video game Tiger Woods 09.