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• U.S. spied on Iraqi leaders, new book says
John P. Abizaid, then head of U.S. Central Command. In October 2006, the book says, Bush asked Stephen J. Hadley, his national security adviser, to lead a closely guarded review of the Iraq war.
• SF Hells Angels President Shot, Killed
Guardado, 45, was found suffering from gunshot wounds near the intersection of 24th Street and Treat Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
• Fall dramas try to offer something for everyone
Fans of the 1990s original will want to see how well the Peach Pit and the original cast members have aged, but in this “Gossip Girl” world, Beverly Hills’ Zip code may no longer have the same cachet. (Premieres Sept. 2, CW, 8 p.m.)    ...
• New comedies are rare, and mostly dreadful
There's no doubt that Mohr, Marshall and Begley are talented, but the "Gary Unmarried" comes off as just another bland sitcom.  (Premieres Sept. 24, CBS, 8:30 p.m.)    — Victor Balta
• Who’s  Russell Brand? Find out on the VMAs
Rihanna, the Jonas Brothers, T.I. and Pink are among the performers set to appear on the live show, which begins at 9 p.m. EDT. Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Phelps are set to present awards.