Here’s what I’m reading up on this morning: 

• Israel continues to bombard Gaza. But be careful what you read; ABC’s Diane Sawyer tells her audience that Palestinian victims are actually Israelis. 

• Argentina beats the Netherlands to claim a spot in the World Cup final on Sunday. 

• Obama visits Texas but not the southern border. Meanwhile, Rick Perry calls the humanitarian situation on the border "Obama’s Katrina." 

• Jobless claims fall again–and more than expected. 

• Harley-Davidson recalls 66,421 touring motorcycles for front break trouble.  

• The Emmy Awards announces its (almost all white) nominees. 

• FIFA bans Nigeria over government intervention. 

• 80 percent of adults with serious mental illnesses are unemployed. 

• Berkeley’s city council approves a plan to provide free medical marijuana to the poor. 

• Why are hellbender salamanders disappearing?