PALMA DE MALLORCA: US first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha had lunch with Spain’s king and queen yesterday at the royal family’s holiday retreat on the resort island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean. More: continued here

Sanctions punishing Iran for its nuclear program are deepening the country’s ties with China and handing Russia opportunities to sell more gasoline while hurting suppliers in Europe and India. More: continued here

The first monthly decline in Canada’s employment this year failed to dissuade bond traders from expecting another interest-rate increase by the Bank of Canada next month, though the chances are diminishing. More: continued here

Kansas City Star Use of food stamps increases, and more people seek aid from food banksKansas City StarWard is a newcomer to the pantry while she waits for her first monthly allotment of food stamps. Another month, another record number of Americans on food … More: continued here

msnbc.com After her £5m debt, Fergie fights to avoid bankruptcyDaily MailShe would be the first senior royal forced to do so. At their worst, the Duchess's debts hit £5million. Since then her situation – though still dire – has …BBC restages 'It's a Royal Knockout' as fundraiser for the Duchess …

Kansas City Star Number of Missourians, Kansans on food stamps increasesKansas City StarWard is a newcomer to the pantry while she waits for her first monthly allotment of food stamps. Another month, another record number of Americans on food … More: continued here

There are, in John Hufnagel’s eyes, a number of areas the Calgary Stampeders could improve upon after their 27-22 triumph over the B.C. Lions on Saturday night. More: continued here

Guardians of the nation's atticLos Angeles TimesAnd its treasure hunting team keeps watch over collector shows and EBay for the scraps of valuable history that have been stolen. When Paul Brachfeld took … More: continued here

Fells Point Corner Theatre Holds MAURITIUS Auditions, 8/23 & 8/24Broadway WorldJackie and Mary are half-sisters who inherit a book of rare stamps that may contain the "crown jewel" of the stamp-collecting world. …and more » More: continued here

Voter Registration deadline for Primary voting is tomorrow, August 9thExaminer.com1) You may return your ballot through the post office. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day. 2) You may use the 24-hour ballot drop box …Missing Voter's Pamphlet has candidate Mike Huisman frustrated – find his …Examiner.comall 2 …