EIGHT @ 8:00: JULY 9, 2010 REVIEW

1. 1.8M acres of Alaska drilling leases go up for bid. [Associated Press]
2. The growing buzz on 'spice' - the marijuana alternative. [The Washington Post]
3. Manchin says he'll announce Senate intentions Monday, run likely. [Politico]
4. China renews Google license, ending standoff. [CNN Money]

5. Brazil footballer's ex-lover 'was fed to dogs'. [BBC News]
6. ESPN analyst held in Connecticut on child porn charge. [Associated Press]
7. LeBron’s “decision”? To avoid the path of greatness. [Vanity Fair]
8. Hands-Down No. 1 Song of the Summer: "Mike Weinstein (Representing District 19)". [Vanity Fair]