Commenting on Iran’s reported missile tests, Barack Obama says he thinks the U.S. should sanction the country, while John McCain advocates pursuing the missile shield in Europe. [A.P.]

A gunman attacked the U.S. consulate in Istanbul. [Financial Times]

FedEx is launching an initiative to help deliver absentee ballots from overseas. [FedEx]

Steve Malanga understands Ed Koch’s proposal for a third party to challenge state lawmakers, even though, according to Malanga, it’s "impractical, unrealistic, and unworkable." [City Journal] 

Community groups in Long Island City are pushing for better bike lanes. [LIQCity] 

The L.A. Times thinks Obama is tired. [L.A. Times]

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