SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, July 12, 2008: Former Bush spokesman Tony Snow dies of cancer; Pope Benedict leaves for pilgrimage to Australia; Hog-riding dog.[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]This is A-P News Minute. Three Americans held hostage by rebels in Colombia for more than five years are heading home to Florida. The men had been recovering at a San Antonio, Texas hospital since being rescued in an undercover operation last week. = President Bush's former press secretary, Tony Snow, has died of colon cancer. He was 53. In a statement, the president says he and the first lady are "deeply saddened" by the death of their dear friend. =Pope Benedict is heading to Australia for a 10-day visit. The pontiff says he hopes to alert people to the issue of climate change. The pilgrimage will be the longest in his papacy ... and a test of the 81-year-old's stamina. =And this is one **cool canine.** That's because Benjamin ... A two-year-old Beagle ... loves to ride on his owner's Harley Davidson. He's even got a leather jacket ... and wears a helmut for safety.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP News Minute. (****END****) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: minuteworld ap Added: July 12, 2008
