News Minute: Hostages said in good condition...Bush to attend Beijing opening...Beef recall expanded

Associated Press - July 3, 2008 5:53 PM ET FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (AP) - Military officials say the three U.S. hostages who were rescued from rebels in Colombia are in good condition after undergoing medical tests in Texas. The three military contractors had been held by rebels since their drug-surveillance plane went down in the jungle in 2003. WHITE HOUSE (AP) - President Bush plans to attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing next month. There wasn't any question that Bush would attend the Games, but it wasn't confirmed that he would attend the opening until now. Some leaders have said they may boycott the opening event to protest the recent Chinese crackdown in Tibet. FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Democrat Barack Obama says he's always been open to refining his Iraq policy. He says Republican John McCain's campaign... [read full story]