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Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run
By RACHEL D'ORO
WASILLA, Alaska - Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early.
On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens
By SUZANNE MA
NEW YORK - The first visitors to Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years have made the arduous climb _ and one couple marked the occasion by getting engaged.
SKorea says North fires 7 missiles off east coast
By KWANG-TAE KIM
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.
Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title
By STEPHEN WILSON
WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head.
Marines march in grueling Afghan sun for July 4
By JASON STRAZIUSO
NAWA, Afghanistan - Taliban militants were nowhere in sight as the columns of U.S. Marines walked a third straight day across southern Afghanistan. But the desert heat proved an enemy in its own right, with several troops falling victim Saturday to temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI
TEHRAN, Iran - A top aide to Iran's all-powerful leader has accused the country's main opposition leader of being an American agent who should be tried for treason, increasing the pressure on reformists disputing the outcome of last month's presidential election.
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD
LOS ANGELES - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.
Obama's trip: 3 more countries, 1 broad mission
By BEN FELLER
WASHINGTON - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace.
Downturn dating: Hearts flutter as markets stutter
By ASHLEY M. HEHER
CHICAGO - Credit the recession for staycations and bringing us more game-night parties at home. But also give it a shout for spurring more first dates.
Tour de France starts in Monaco
By JAMEY KEATEN
MONACO - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong began his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday by briefly taking the lead in the first-stage time trial in Monaco.