Palin plans to stay visibleThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - 6 minutes ago
by Politico.com Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to remain extremely visible and will give serious consideration to running for president in 2012, but has made no decision, a close friend said after her startling announcement Friday that she will resign ...
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N.Korea test-fires six ballistic missiles: S.KoreaAFP - 42 minutes ago
SEOUL (AFP) - North Korea test-fired six missiles off its east coast on Saturday, South Korean officials said, in what appeared to be a calculated message of defiance timed for the US Independence Day holiday.
North Korea Launches Several Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast Voice of America
North Korea missile tests defy UN BBC News
UK investigates Iran charge claimBBC News - 2 hours ago
The British Foreign Office says it is investigating newspaper reports that one of the UK embassy workers detained in Iran has been formally charged.
Trial Announced for British Embassy Staff Washington Post
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The Supreme Court of Honduras has rejected a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya.
Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi
CNN International - 3 hours ago
(CNN) -- United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon was denied permission to see Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reporters traveling with the secretary-general said Saturday.
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Yemenia cancels all Comoros flights after crash
AFP - 58 minutes ago
PARIS (AFP) - Yemenia is suspending all flights to the Comoros in the aftermath of Tuesday's crash of an Airbus A310 near the islands' capital Moroni in which 153 died, the airline said Saturday.
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The small falsehoods and great truth of the Fourth of July
Los Angeles Times - - 3 hours ago
A lot of the lore that surrounds the holiday isn't accurate, but its meaning and power are undeniable. By Peter de Bolla Each Fourth of July is celebrated in the time-honored way -- fireworks, parades, cookouts and, oh yes, recommitment to the fine ...
Today in History - July 4 The Associated Press
An '09 declaration of reasons for celebration Detroit Free Press
How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip
MiamiHerald.com - - 5 hours ago
Gov. Mark Sanford heavily mixed business and pleasure during a three-day trip in 2008 to Argentina to visit his lover, records released by the South Carolina Department of Commerce show.
Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife New York Daily News
Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida CNN International
Reopening of Statue's crown presents big stage for musical 'Liberty'
New York Daily News - - 1 hour ago
Sasha Allen will sing a song from the play 'Liberty' at the celebration of the Statue of Liberty's crown's reopening.
Statue of Liberty is on Twitter and offers insider's e-tours Los Angeles Times
Talking Business Ire at Madoff Swings Toward the Referee
New York Times - - 9 hours ago
Bernard L. Madoff, left, at a hearing in March. At right, victims of his fraud, Judith Welling and Dewitt Baker, spoke after Mr. Madoff's sentencing on Monday.
Video: Feds Seize Madoff Penthouse, Wife Leaves
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Madoff investors rush to beat reimbursement claims deadline Los Angeles Times
British Airways Extends Capacity Cuts, Delays Planes
Bloomberg - - 18 hours ago
July 3 (Bloomberg) -- British Airways Plc, Europe's third- largest airline, will extend capacity reductions, ground planes and delay deliveries of superjumbo aircraft as demand for air travel shows scant signs of rebounding amid the ...
Airline BA to cut capacity, delay new planes The Associated Press
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For Banks, Wads of Cash and Loads of Trouble
New York Times - - 7 hours ago
A BOOM'S LEFTOVERS Once flush with cash, Security Bank in Macon, Ga., built a sprawling new headquarters. As the bank struggles to survive, the office is empty and in need of a tenant.
US regulators close seven banks Reuters
Dismissal of MySpace Case 'Proper,' Defendant Says
Washington Post - - 7 hours ago
AP LOS ANGELES, July 3 -- A Missouri mother said she never should have been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide.
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Facebook undergoes drastic changes one more time
DailyTech - 22 hours ago
Facebook has modified its privacy controls yet again, in the company's latest effort to help its members share as much information through the web site as they want.
Bing: Not Really Gaining on Google
BusinessWeek - Jul 2, 2009
Have you heard the news? Microsoft's Bing is taking a bite out of Google, boasting first-month market share gains while the competition's stronghold slips away!
Microsoft's Bing Now Indexes (Some) Tweets PC Magazine
Michael Jackson's music had impact around the globe
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Michael Jackson went from being Gary, Ind.'s most talented kid to one of the most recognizable human beings on the planet.
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Fourth of July events in local communities
Sierra Vista Herald - 41 minutes ago
• 8:05 pm - The 42nd Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Show, narrated by Rich Besselman. Fireworks by Pat Call and his team of pyrotechnicians Parking for all events is on a first come first served basis at Veterans' Memorial Park and around the ...
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July Fourth events Montgomery Advertiser
Diprivan risk well-known to doctors
CNN - - 8 hours ago
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Powerful sedative Diprivan found in Michael Jackson's home New York Daily News
Fans share mixed emotions about Manny
MLB.com - - 1 hour ago
SAN DIEGO -- Raucous supporters chanting "Manny! Manny! Manny!" battled for prominence over a heavy contingent of booing fans when Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez first stepped to the plate Friday against the Padres at PETCO ...
Dodgers' Ramirez hitless in return from suspension The Associated Press
Ramirez Returns, but Dodgers Don't Need Him New York Times
Sastre assails Armstrong
Boston Globe - 2 hours ago
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Woods takes command at Congressional
SI.com - 1 hour ago
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Woods takes lead at Congressional Detroit Free Press
Australian Swine Flu Cases Rise; New Zealand Reports 3 Deaths
Bloomberg - - 3 hours ago
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Australian swine flu contagion rose to 4958 confirmed cases with 10 deaths as the first fatalities were reported in New Zealand.
WHO showers accolades on Mexico, warns swine flu is unstoppable
The Money Times - - 2 hours ago
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More Voices in the Health Debate
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Demjanjuk said to be fit for trial
Philadelphia Inquirer - 3 hours ago
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Germany: Demjanjuk Cleared for Trial New York Times
Accused war criminal Demjanjuk 'fit to stand trial' CNN International
'High-stakes battle' for Helmand
BBC News - - 26 minutes ago
For the British, it is Operation Panther's Claw. For US Marines, it is Operation River Liberty. They are two separate offensives, but they are also closely co-ordinated and inextricably linked.
Nine Chechen police killed in Russia's Ingushetia
Reuters - - 10 minutes ago
MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - Nine Chechen policemen sent to crush an insurgency in the neighbouring Russian republic of Ingushetia were gunned down on Saturday, Interfax reported, intensifying the cycle of violence now unfolding in the region.
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