LEAD: Baseball: Japanese baseball linescores+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING NIGHT GAMES) Linescores of Saturday's games in Japanese baseball: Central League At Yokohama Stadium Hiroshima 021 021 010 - 7 11 0 Yokohama 000 045...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:57 pm

North Korea Fires 7 Missiles Off Eastern Coast

South Korea says North Korea has fired a seventh missile off its eastern coast, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.
Source: FOXNews.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:55 pm

4TH LD: Baseball: Tamura hits go-ahead two-run jack as Hawks rally over F's+

HAKODATE, Japan, July 4 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING YAKULT-HANSHIN GAME, QUOTES IN 4TH GRAF) Hitoshi Tamura hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Hidenori Tanoue put the icing on the cake with a
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:55 pm

North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles - Voice of America


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North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles
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South Korean officials say North Korea fired the missiles throughout the day Saturday, launching them in the morning, early afternoon, and early evening. The missiles were apparently launched from a facility on North Korea's east coast, ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:51 pm

Myanmar junta leader rejects UN bid to see Suu Kyi

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ‘deeply disappointed' request to meet jailed opposition leader denied



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:51 pm

CORRECTED: Deserts creeping up in Mongolia, demand for cashmere partly blamed+

ULAN BATOR, July 4 (Kyodo) _ Mongolia, the land of prairies, is facing rapid desertification, due partly to the uncontrolled growth of animal herding for prized cashmere wool and perhaps
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:50 pm

Battlefield Heroes review: The Great (Cartoon) War

The premise is simple: take Battlefield, then make it absolutely free to play, by stripping some elements out and reserving them for paying customers, while supporting the whole thing via front-end advertising. Such a move is like walking a knife's edge.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:40 pm

H1N1 flu infection tops 1,000 cases in China: state TV+

(Kyodo) _ The number of people confirmed to have been infected with influenza H1N1 has topped 1,000 cases in mainland China, the state TV network CCTV said Saturday. Citing statistics...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pm

North Korea missile tests defy UN

North Korea test-fires seven short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on America's Independence Day.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pm

Soccer: Takahara bags double as Reds edge Yamagata+

(Kyodo) _ Resurgent striker Naohiro Takahara scored twice as Urawa Reds made up ground on leaders Kashima Antlers with a 3-2 victory away to Montedio Yamagata in the J-League on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:37 pm

US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The US military says two of its soldiers have been killed in a sustained attack on a military base in eastern Afghanistan.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:37 pm

Elephants easily outeat humans in contest

Three pachyderms chomped down 505 hot dog buns in six minutes. Their human counterparts forced down only 143 buns.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:36 pm

2 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Blast

4 Injured by Truck Bomb and Firefight Outside American Base; Captured Marine Still Missing

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

In-form Venus faces familiar foe

Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

Lawmaker: Film tax credit a reel 'waste'

A film tax break meant to lure Hollywood blockbuster cash to the Bay State has been a huge flop for taxpayers, delivering only 15 cents in revenues for each dollar the state...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:29 pm

Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 12 militants

Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban positions in the country's volatile northwest on Saturday, killing at least 12 suspected ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:28 pm

Tokyo Tower lit up in 5 colors in hopes to host Olympics+

(Kyodo) _ Tokyo Tower was lit up in five colors Saturday night to demonstrate the Japanese capital's hopes to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. It was colored in strips from the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

3RD LD: Baseball: Tamura hits go-ahead two-run jack as Hawks rally over F's+

HAKODATE, Japan, July 4 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING ORIX-LOTTE GAME) Hitoshi Tamura hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Hidenori Tanoue put the icing on the cake with a three-run drive as the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

S. Korea: N. Korea fires 7 missiles off east coast

North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

Harriet Harman calls for investigation into tower blocks following lethal blaze

The Leader of the House of Commons has demanded a wideranging investigation into the design of tower blocks similar to one in London where a devastating fire killed six people.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

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South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, seen in an October 29, 2008 file photo at a Committee on Ways and Means hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn/File) | Enlarge CHARLESTON, SC, July 4 (UPI) -- A three-day trip by South ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:21 pm

Soccer: J-League 1st-division results+

(Kyodo) _ Results of Saturday's J-League first division matches: Omiya Ardija 0, Yokohama F Marinos 0 Montedio Yamagata 2, Urawa Reds 3 Kashiwa Reysol 0, Albirex Niigata 4 Shimizu...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:21 pm

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (left) is predicting an easy first-round victory

Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife gesture to photographers during a campaign rally in Jakarta. Indonesia's presidential candidates held their final rallies Saturday ahead of only...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm

Indonesia's election candidates hold last rallies

Indonesia's presidential candidates held their final rallies Saturday ahead of only the second direct elections for the country's head of state since the fall of the Suharto dictatorship in
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm

Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla appears during a presidential debate on June 18

Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla appears during a presidential debate on June 18. Indonesia's presidential candidates held their final rallies Saturday ahead of only the second direct elections for the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm

Megawati Sukarnoputri has warned her supporters to beware of electoral fraud

Indonesia's opposition leader Megawati Sukarnoputri, seen here in June 2009, was the figurehead of the struggle against Suharto's regime in the late 1990s. Indonesia's presidential candidates have held...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm

Portable Super Nintendo (Step-by-Step Gallery)

Nintendo released a re-designed, smaller Super Nintendo sometime in the mid-90s. Perfect candidate to chop up.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm

2 U.S. troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan

Taliban militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two American ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:19 pm

Live text - South Africa v Lions

The British and Irish Lions look for a consolation victory in the third and final Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:19 pm

‘Car guys’ retrain but downshift to lower pay

Big, burly and a "car guy" since high school, Tom Persinger worked for years at General Motors. Now he's a nurse's aide earning $12 an hour.   "I've been humbled quite a bit," he said.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:15 pm

Biden celebrates July Fourth with U.S. troops in Iraq

Vice President Biden celebrated the Fourth of July with his son and other American troops in Iraq on Saturday, a day after warning ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:14 pm

Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military ruler rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:11 pm

Two U.S. soldiers killed in complex Afghan attack

KABUL (Reuters) - Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a complex attack on a base in southeast Afghanistan that ended with air strikes Saturday, the U.S. military said, two days after a major operation against the Taliban was launched in the south.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:05 pm

Pakistani forces attack militants near crash site

KALLAY, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani helicopter gunships attacked Taliban militants on Saturday in a northwestern region where a military helicopter crashed the previous day killing 26 soldiers on board, a government official said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:05 pm

Pakistani forces attack militants near crash site (Reuters)

A deserted village in South Wazirstan is seen in this May 18, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Simon Cameron-MooreReuters - Pakistani helicopter gunships attacked Taliban militants on Saturday in a northwestern region where a military helicopter crashed the previous day killing 26 soldiers on board, a government official said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:05 pm

8TH LD: N. Korea fires 7 missiles into Sea of Japan+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING) North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles, all believed to be short- or intermediate-range types, toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday from its southeastern...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:03 pm

2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan

KABUL (AP) -- Taliban militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two American troops and wounding several more in a two-hour battle, officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pm

VP Biden celebrates July 4 with US troops in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden celebrated the Fourth of July with his son and other American troops in Iraq on Saturday, a day after warning Iraqi leaders that U.S. assistance will be jeopardized if the country reverts to ethnic and sectarian violence....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pm

2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan (AP)

A U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 1st Battalion 5th Marines pauses briefly in the heat to rest with his heavy pack filled with mortar equipment, ammunition, food, and water in the Nawa district in Afghanistan's Helmand province Saturday, July 4, 2009. Taliban militants attacked a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday with an explosives-laden truck that blew up outside the gates, sparking a two-hour gunbattle and killing two American troops, officials said.(AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)AP - Taliban militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two American troops and wounding several more in a two-hour battle, officials said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pm

Aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Calls Mousavi a U.S. Agent

A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and said in an editorial Saturday he should be tried for committing crimes against the nation.
Source: FOXNews.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Live - Venus v Serena

Defending champion Venus Williams takes on her sister Serena for the fourth time in a Wimbledon final.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:59 am

Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final (AP)

Serena, left and Venus, right Williams return speak while playing Cara Black of Zimbabwe and Liezel Huber of the U.S. during their doubles match at Wimbledon, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:58 am

Group Sotomayor advised fought job tests (AP)

In this Monday, June 1, 2009 file photo, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor meets with members of the White House Counsel's office at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House Complex in Washington. A civil rights group advised by Sotomayor in the 1980's brought several discrimination lawsuits that sought to scrap the results of job tests because too few Hispanics scored highly enough, according to new documents that are fueling GOP criticism of the judge. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)AP - A civil rights group on whose board Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor served filed racial bias lawsuits over employment examinations that resemble a Connecticut case in which she ruled against white firefighters, documents released by the Senate show.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:57 am

Mrs. Obama bringing glamor to Moscow this weekend

MOSCOW (AP) -- Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:57 am

Mrs. Obama bringing glamor to Moscow this weekend (AP)

FILE  --  In this July 16, 2009, file photo, Svetlana Medvedeva, wife of Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev is seen in Moscow. Medvedev's wife Svetlana is pious and discreet and met her husband while she was a schoolgirl. She supports charity and the arts, but has assumed no independent voice on issues facing the country. She dresses conservatively, lacking the edgy fashion sense that has attracted a nationwide following for Michelle Obama who will accompany her husband U.S. President Barack Obama on his summit with the Russian president, this weekend. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, file)AP - Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:57 am

Obama cites his agenda in holiday address (AP)

President Barack Obama points to members of his family and friends as he walks across to Marine One helicopter before his departure from Ft. McNair in Washington, Friday, July 3, 2009. Obama is traveling to Camp David to join his family and returning tomorrow to the White House. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet addresses.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:55 am

An Afghan policeman patrols the Shawali Kot district of Kandahar province in June 2009

An Afghan policeman throws a smoke grenade to mark a helicopter landing zone during a patrol of the Shawali Kot district in Kandahar province. At least seven police officers were killed when a roadside...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:52 am

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)

Jermaine Jackson, right, and Jackie Jackson drive out of the Jackson family home in the Encino section of Los Angeles, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:52 am

Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run (AP)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday July 3, 2009. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the surprise announcement, saying she would step down July 26 but didn't announce her plans. (AP Photo/The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Robert DeBerry)AP - 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.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:51 am

Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent (AP)

Iranian worshippers perform Friday prayers, at the Tehran University campus, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)AP - A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and said in an editorial Saturday that he should be tried for committing crimes against the nation.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:50 am

Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and said in an editorial Saturday that he should be tried for committing crimes against the nation....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:50 am

SC serial killer conjures memory of 60s murderer (AP)

This is an updated composite drawing of the suspected serial killer in Cherokee County, South Carolina made available on Friday, July 3, 2009. Sheriff's deputies searched Friday, July 3, 2009 for a serial killer blamed for four deaths over the past six days as terrified residents wondered who might be next. (AP Photo/Cherokee County Sheriff's Department via Spartanburg Herald Journal)AP - A terrified rural South Carolina community hunkered down over the Fourth of July after the sheriff said a serial killer was on the loose, and longtime residents were reminded of a murderer who terrorized the town in the 1960s.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:50 am

UK investigates Iran charge claim

The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:49 am

U.N.'s Ban denied Suu Kyi meeting

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" that military-ruled Myanmar's top general had rejected his request to meet with detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:47 am

Comoros president urges calm after air disaster - AFP


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Comoros president urges calm after air disaster
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PARIS (AFP) — The Comoros president on Saturday called for calm in the aftermath of a plane crash that killed 152 people, as Yemenia cancelled all flights to the islands and thousands rallied in France. President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi in a statement ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:46 am

Hardline Iran editor calls for Mousavi to face trial

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A newspaper editor seen as close to Iran's top authority said Saturday defeated election candidate Mirhossein Mousavi and a former pro-reform president had committed "terrible crimes" which should be tried in court.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:42 am

10 humor sites sure to make you LOL

Bored with Pearl, the cursing toddler landlord demanding rent money? Not amused by those cutesy pictures of cats with the baby-speak captions?



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:40 am

Albanian Opposition threatens street protests

Albania's opposition Socialists charged Saturday that the ruling Democrats were improperly trying to influence the country's lengthy vote count by declaring victory before all ballots from last week's national election were tallied.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:34 am

SKorea says North fires 7 missiles off east coast

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- 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....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:32 am

Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 12 militants

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban positions in the country's volatile northwest on Saturday, killing at least 12 suspected insurgents, security officials said, as the government kept up pressure on Islamist militants along the Afghan border....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:29 am

2 U.S. Troops Killed in Attack on Base in Afghanistan

Militants attacked a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, exploding a truck outside the gates, sparking a two-hour gunbattle and killing two American troops, officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:24 am

Kenya sets new tribunal deadline

Kenya and the ICC agree a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:16 am

Wine 1.1.25 Released

- A ton of translation updates. - Support for various Unicode file encodings in Notepad. - Improved memory management, especially for OpenGL. - Desktop menus now cleaned up automatically. - Beginnings of a windowscodecs DLL implementation



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Analysis: Yet again, Palin plays by own rules

July 3: Sarah Palin announced Friday that she won't be seeking re-election as Alaska's governor, and that she's leaving office with over a year and a half remaining in her term. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.  (Nightly News)Sarah Palin demonstrated once again yesterday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:08 am

UK troops face critical Afghan task

UK forces in Afghanistan are paying a high price as the Taliban fight back with deadly weapons. Caroline Wyatt, just back from Helmand province, says it is a critical time.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Obama seeks thaw in US-Russia ties

As President Barack Obama heads to Moscow to try to rebuild ties that have reached Cold War depths, Rupert Wingfied-Hayes tries to judge the the US leader's uphill task.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Cherish your freedom on Independence Day - Buffalo News


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Cherish your freedom on Independence Day
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Some holidays are little more than a reason to buy a greeting card or a fair excuse to take a paid day off from work. Aside from the fireworks and the nice weather, Independence Day didn't get to be one of my favorites until my mid to late 20s. ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:58 am

Thai zoo's 1st baby panda goes on display

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) -- Thousands of excited visitors flocked Saturday to a zoo in northern Thailand for the first public viewing of a baby panda, which has been featured on Thai front pages almost every day since her birth six weeks ago....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:57 am

Rising national debt may be the next economic crisis

The mountain of debt easily could become the next full-fledged economic crisis without firm action from Washington, economists ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:57 am

N. Korea Fires 7 Missiles on July 4

S. Korea Gives Word; Analysts Say Launches Seem Timed to Thumb Nose at U.S.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:56 am

Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ... - New York Daily News


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Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ...
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Sarah Palin announces that she is resigning as Governor of Alaska. Some Republican insiders say this dooms any hopes of a presidential bid. She must think it's best for Alaska, she always puts her state first. ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:54 am

Palin resigning as Alaska governor in surprise move

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Sarah Palin, the brash, deeply conservative governor of Alaska who crashed onto the U.S. national political scene last year as the Republican candidate for U.S. vice president, announced abruptly on Friday she was resigning as governor.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

Thai zoo's 1st baby panda goes on display

Thousands of excited visitors flocked Saturday to a zoo in northern Thailand for the first public viewing of a baby panda, which has been featured on Thai front pages almost every day since her birth six weeks ago.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

Around the horn

So what exactly does the cuckold sign mean?
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:48 am

Massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than half a million fans from around the world applied for 17,500 free tickets to Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, organizers said on Friday as a massive security operation got underway.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

UK Schools bar parents from sports day to keep out pedophile

Parents have been banned from attending their children's sports day in an extraordinary measure to protect pupils from child abductors and pedophiles.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:40 am

524,000 apply for Jackson memorial tickets

Brenna Smith, of Gardena, Calif., waits across the street from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday. She hopes to get tickets to Tuesday's memorial service.More than half a million fans from around the world applied for 17,500 free tickets to Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, organizers said on Friday.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:34 am

Police: Arizona woman led sons on crime spree

Cynthia Mary Roberson is an unemployed mother who police say led her 12- and 14-year-old sons and their friends to commit at least 20 armed robberies and assaults, including the beating of a teenage boy who had nothing more than an orange lollipop.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:32 am

China punishes officials after babies taken

Chinese authorities have punished six government officials after three baby girls whose parents were still alive were sent to an orphanage in southern China that subsequently put them up for adoption overseas, state media and an official said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:31 am

Obama cites his agenda in holiday address - The Associated Press


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Obama cites his agenda in holiday address
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's ...
Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve ChallengesBloomberg
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:31 am

Your Food Is Terrible...It Killed Our Brother. (Nutty PIC)

Apparently, they didn't like the food. Over-the-top, but gets the point across... Pretty funny.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

Obama cites his agenda; McCain calls for Iran protester support

President Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am

The old is new again at 'Saturday Evening Post'

The Saturday Evening Post, a centuries-old publication that helped make illustrator Norman Rockwell a household name and showcased ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:25 am

Iranian lawyer 'to meet' detained British Embassy official

Lawyer seeking permission to see detained British embassy staffer accused of "acting against national security".
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:23 am

US seismologists use the Moment Magnitude scale to measure earthquakes

A scientist points to a seismograph. The US Geological Survey has said that a strong earthquake has shaken Panama, but there were no immediate reports of casuaties or damage.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:17 am

Thousands of Chechen refugees have fled into neighbouring Ingushetia

A village elder speaks with Ingush police in Nizhny Alkun. Ten Chechen police were killed when militants fired on their convoy in the Russian region of Ingushetia, one of the deadliest recent attacks in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

Ingushetia is one of Russia's most violent regions

Map of the Russian Caucasus locating Ingushetia. Ten Chechen police were killed when militants fired on their convoy in Ingushetia, one of the deadliest recent attacks in the increasingly volatile Caucasus...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

Mousavi 'must face treason trial'

A conservative Iranian daily says the main protest leader should be tried for treason for inciting unrest after June's elections.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:10 am

Confirmed: Star Wars Live Action TV Series Starts Shooting

Over the last few hours I’ve been following rumors of a Star Wars live action television series which will be shot in Australia — well I’ve just confirmed from a source who has a friend that works at ILM that this rumor is in fact true!



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:10 am

Iran leader’s aide: Mousavi is a U.S. agent

June 18: Although many in Iran didn't know Mir Hossein Mousavi a month ago, millions of protesters took to the streets Thursday in support of the man they believe is entitled to the presidency. NBC's Richard Engel reports.  (Nightly News)A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and accused him in an editorial Saturday of committing crimes against the nation.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am

Obama cites his agenda in holiday address

President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet addresses.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am

North Korea defies U.S. with new missile launches

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles on Saturday, South Korea's defense ministry said, in an act of defiance toward the United States that further stoked regional tensions already high due to its nuclear test in May.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:01 am

Raising morale in a sinking economy

One study finds it's the biggest challenge facing employers today. How to boost it: Tavia Grant looks at what works and what doesn't



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Required reading: Five essential stories of the week

Why Iceland's new central bank chief has a tough job. How Ontario is making it easier for foreign lawyers. And, how a fiscal mess left California bleedin'



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death

No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Jackson was loving and attentive father, many say

When Rabbi Shmuley Boteach brought his children to play with Michael Jackson's kids at Neverland Ranch some eight years ago, the rabbi's youngsters naturally made a beeline for the fabulous rides — the Ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the bumper cars.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

2 GIs die in bombing, gunfight at Afghan base

Militants blew up a vehicle outside the gates of a U.S. base in Afghanistan on Saturday, sparking a two-hour gunbattle, officials said. Two American troops were killed and four others injured.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:49 am

North Korea fires 5 missiles, South Korea says

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says North Korea has fired a seventh missile off its eastern coast.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:48 am

Iran supreme leader adviser calls Mousavi a U.S. agent

A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and accused him in an editorial ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am

N. Korea marks July 4 with missile barrage

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.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:33 am

Michael Jackson & Billy Mays Comparison Chart

The wake of this double tragedy has pointed to collations between the two men that we would not have noticed otherwise. Take a look, if you will, at the side-by-side similarities below and let us know whether these are mere coincidence or if Michael Jackson and Billy Mays are intertwined on a cosmic level.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:19 am

Calif. regulators warn of pot's cancer capability

It might take Californians a puff or two to get their heads around an apparent contradiction recently enshrined in state law. The same marijuana smoke that doctors can recommend to ease cancer patients' suffering must soon come with a warning saying it causes the disease.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am

Walt Disney World unveils robotic version of President Obama

Now, we've never been to this "Hall of Presidents" at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but we're thinking about heading down there today -- not because the newest animatronic addition -- President Barack Obama -- has just been unveiled, but because his likeness is so... unlike him, so incredibly, terrifyingly creepy.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:10 am

ALL BUSINESS: Cash is king for investors

That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days. Investors can't seem to get enough of it, which ultimately could be bad news for the stock market and the economy.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 4 Jul 2009 | 8:57 am

Honduras Leaves OAS After Body Decries Coup

Honduras will no longer recognize the Organization of American States charter, claiming the diplomatic body attempted to impose "unilateral and indignant resolutions" on a new government that took power in a coup.
Source: FOXNews.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 8:38 am

UK investigates Iran charge claim - BBC News


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UK investigates Iran charge claim
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The chief political analyst at the British Embassy in Iran has been charged with "acting against national security", reports suggest. The UK Foreign Office is investigating claims by his lawyer that he has been charged and will stand trial shortly. ...
Trial Announced for British Embassy StaffWashington Post
EU resolve hardens as British workers face Iran show trialTimes Online
British Embassy row: Why Iran's hard-liners are inviting isolationChristian Science Monitor
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 8:14 am

Burma Denies U.N. Chief's Second Request to See Suu Kyi

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Burma's military ruler rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Source: FOXNews.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 8:11 am

Obama is to arrive in Russia on Monday

Traditional Russian matreshka nesting dolls bearing portraits of US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on sale in Moscow. Medvedev said he expected Obama's visit to Moscow next...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:51 am

Over 47,000 were evacuated in the Guangxi region after the Rong river flooded its banks

Over 50,000 people were evacuated in south China after the heaviest rains in years led to flooding and swollen rivers in recent days, state media reported
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

Honduras refuses to restore president; snubs OAS

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Honduras' refusal to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya despite an appeal by the top envoy for the Americas has put the impoverished nation on a collision course with the world community that could lead to its isolation....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:25 am

Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi - CNN International


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Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi
CNN International
(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. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been held in confinement ...
U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu KyiThe Associated Press
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UN chief gambles on Burma breakthroughBBC News
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:09 am

Demjanjuk said to be fit for trial - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Demjanjuk said to be fit for trial
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MUNICH - John Demjanjuk moved one step closer to another trial after German prosecutors said yesterday that doctors had deemed the 89-year-old fit to go to court on charges of being accessory to murder at the Sobibor Nazi death camp. ...
Germany: Demjanjuk Cleared for TrialNew York Times
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

Glut of oil could push gasoline prices back down below $2 a gallon

Energy experts say oil supply is outstripping demand. Eventually suppliers will tire of paying to store all of the surplus oil and flood the market, they predict.

A year after oil hit a record closing price, the commodity's price is way down -- and may fall significantly further as supply continues to dwarf demand.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Iran plans to put British Embassy staffers on trial

Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, says Iran's enemies 'made an effort to poison the people' during postelection unrest. European Union nations consider pulling ambassadors from Tehran.

A senior Iranian cleric said Friday that the British Embassy employees arrested in Tehran in recent days would be put on trial on unspecified charges of acting against Iran's national security, a move immediately denounced by members of the European Union.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Chinese drywall blamed for odors and corrosion in U.S. homes

Health concerns are raised over the imported building material. Some drywall made with radioactive phosphogypsum, a waste byproduct, was shipped to the U.S. by at least four Chinese-based firms.

The final years of the U.S. housing boom and a disastrous series of Gulf Coast hurricanes created a golden opportunity for Chinese drywall manufacturers. With domestic suppliers unable to keep up with demand, imports of Chinese drywall to the U.S. jumped 17-fold in 2006 from the year before.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Sarah Palin's exit as Alaska governor stuns, puzzles observers

Her decision to quit later this month could jump-start or kill a bid for the presidency, political analysts say.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt announcement that she was quitting her job unleashed widespread speculation: Some said she was ready to launch a 2012 bid for president. Others suggested she had destroyed her chances with her startling decision.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Philippine police and soldiers looking at bodies of slain Muslim rebels

A photo released by newspaper Manila Times last year, shows a group Philippine police and soldiers looking at bodies of slain Muslim rebels belonging to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. More than a thousand...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:56 am

London tower block deaths: experts probe cause of blaze that claimed six lives

Experts are investigating the cause of a fire in Camberwell south London which claimed the lives of six people including three young children.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:52 am

OAS set to suspend Honduras as it renounces charter

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The Organization of American States prepared to suspend Honduras on Saturday after a caretaker government refused to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya and defiantly renounced the OAS charter in an apparent preemptive move.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:49 am

Report: Turkoglu ditches Blazers for Raptors

Hedo Turkoglu celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA finals against the Lakers.Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu decided Friday to pass on Portland and is reportedly likely to sign with Toronto for $56 million over five years.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:47 am

Alaska Gov. Palin, ex-VP nominee, resigning

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, abruptly announced she is resigning from office at ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:42 am

Rusty Ramirez hitless in Dodgers’ victory

Manny Ramirez tosses his bat after walking in his first at-bat against the San Diego Padres on Friday. The Dodgers' slugger finished 0-for-3 in the 6-3 win.Returning from his suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy, Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:26 am

Tim Wakefield, Red Sox a foot short

Tim Wakefield was guaranteed to make history the moment he took the mound last night, but he was really trying to make the All-Star team. He may end up missing by a foot. ...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:50 am

Sweet 16th lifts Tigers

Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings last...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:49 am

Manny Ramirez returns, but cheers outdo jeers

He goes hitless with a walk in four plate appearances against the Padres. One fan yells at him, 'Steroids, steroids, steroids'

Manny Ramirez made sure his presence was noticed before he even stepped on the field at Petco Park on Friday, stopping in the Dodgers dugout to preen for photographers.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:44 am

Lance Armstrong on notice

MONACO - The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and today's opening stage may show whether he's ready to challenge for another title. ...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:33 am

Manny Ramirez returns, says he's sorry

SAN DIEGO - Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his famous dreadlocks in a ponytail, the Los Angeles Dodgers'...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Fan friendly? Not quite

Third baseman Kevin Youkilis had no hard feelings toward the young fan who got between him and a key foul ball during the Red Sox' 7-6, 11-inning loss to Seattle last...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:27 am

Still worthy of a starring role

They did all they could for him, but it wasn't enough, so now all Tim Wakefield can do is wait for the phone to ring . . . or not. At 42, Wakefield has all baseball...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am

Josh Beckett's a believer

The decision is obviously out of Josh Beckett's hands, but if the Red Sox starter had a say, Tim Wakefield would be an All-Star. As the team's ace, Beckett...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am

Bruins re-sign Cup-thirsty Mark Recchi

The main reason 41-year-olds with Hall of Fame credentials opt to keep playing is their desire to win a championship. The main reason NHL teams want players like that around...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 5:06 am

Galactic test awaits Revolution

The Revolution and Los Angeles Galaxy will be meeting for the 30th time with the series deadlocked at 12-12-5. But while the injury-ravaged Revs are unbeaten in their last...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:55 am

Reports: N. Korea Fires 3 Missiles

Launches Could Further Escalate Tensions in the Region

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:30 am

Honduras Rejects Appeal to Restore Leader

Supreme Court, Other Political Figures Shut Down Request from Organization of American States

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:30 am

Mexico wins praise for swine flu response

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health....
Source: AP Top International News At 8:13 a... | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:23 am

Palin to resign as Alaska governor

July 3: Sarah Palin announced Friday that she won't be seeking re-election as Alaska's governor, and that she's leaving office with over a year and a half remaining in her term. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.  (Nightly News)Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:06 am

N. Korea May Fire More Missiles

South Korea: NKorea may fire more missiles amid concern about long-range launch.
Source: ABC News: International | 4 Jul 2009 | 3:58 am

U.S. Pushes Deeper Into So. Afghanistan

US Marines try to win over locals in south Afghanistan.
Source: ABC News: International | 4 Jul 2009 | 3:24 am

Iran Ups Ante: May Try Embassy Brits

Top Iran cleric accuses British Embassy staffers of fueling protests.
Source: ABC News: International | 4 Jul 2009 | 3:22 am

Interim Honduras Leader Open to Early Vote?

Interim Honduras leader says he is open to early vote.
Source: ABC News: International | 4 Jul 2009 | 3:19 am

Honduras says won't restore president

People rally outside the presidential residence in support of Roberto Micheletti's interim government, in Tegucigalpa on Friday.Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 4 Jul 2009 | 3:14 am

North Korea fires two more missiles - report

SEOUL - A news report says North Korea has fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. Yonhap news agency's report says the launches appeared to be of Scud missiles. The agency quotes a South Korean government official...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:31 am

Honduran court defiant on Zelaya - BBC News


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Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
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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. OAS chief Miguel Insulza was told that the court's position was "irreversible" when he met its president for ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:05 am

Video: Disarming Bombs To Save Lives

More than 5,000 American servicemen and women have been killed in the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. The toll would be much higher were it not for a special group of volunteers. Byron Pitts reports.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:40 am

Historic Discovery

Original Copy of the Declaration of Independence Found in England

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

Most Dangerous Job In The World?

Movie Seeks to put a Human Face on Unit that Dismantles IEDs

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

An Afghan View Of The Surge

Rangina Hamidi, CEO of Kandahar Treasures, which sells handmade embroidery, talks about the surge in Helmand province. She says that to defeat the Taliban, American troops must help Afghanistan build infrastructure and maintain security.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:08 am

Sarah Palin resigns as governor of Alaska

WASILLA - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin surprised supporters overnight and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. The news rattles...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:05 am

Marines Fan Out In Afghanistan Push

Some 4,000 Marines, along with several hundred British and Afghan troops, are fanning out in the valley of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, establishing small outposts. So far, there's been little fighting with Taliban militants, although Marines did meet stiff resistance in one area.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:03 am

Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:44 pm

Manny apologizes to fans, won't talk about steroids

Ramirez refuses to talk about the reasons for his suspension, but apologizes to fans and teammates for not playing.

SAN DIEGO -- Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues and apologized to fans and his teammates. He refused to talk about steroids, though.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:28 pm

Honduras rejects appeal to restore president

TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat yesterday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a deadline today. Jose Miguel Insulza, who heads...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:21 pm

MPs' expenses: Jeffrey Donaldson repays £555 claimed for paytoview films in hotel

Democratic Unionist MP Jeffrey Donaldson had claimed for the cost of watching dozens of paytoview films in hotels.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 9:45 pm

Six people killed in London tower block fire

Three adults and three children have died after eight floors of a tower block were engulfed in fire in Camberwell.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 9:15 pm

MPs' expenses: Alan Duncan claimed £63000 in mortgage 'flip'

Tory MP claimed for mortgage on designated second home even though he owned the property outright.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:58 pm

In Defense Of The Flag (Sewn For History Class)

Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:53 pm

New Generation Of Iraqi Military Pilots Looks To Sky

Iraq's military pilots once enjoyed elite status in the country's armed forces. But the Iraqi airforce hasn't really flown for 18 years. At an American airbase outside the city of Kirkuk, a young generation of pilots is learning to fly again.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:46 pm

Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse

Ohio is facing a $3.2 billion shortfall in its finances. Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed slots at racetracks and spending cuts, but has not been able to reach a deal with the Legislature. The state is operating on a temporary budget for the next few days.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:45 pm

Serious Gaps Remain Between U.S., Russia

President Obama heads to Russia on Monday for meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The Obama administration says it is anxious to "press the reset button" on U.S.-Russian relations.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:44 pm

Families Of 'America's Battalion' Wait For News

Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, known as "America's Battalion," are part of the force that has launched a major assault in southern Afghanistan. On the night they went into battle, families at home heard the news — and began reaching out for information about loved ones.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:40 pm

Coach Phil Jackson will return to Lakers for another season

He has several medical tests and says, 'All things point to go.'

After a two-day retreat to his lakeside Montana home, Phil Jackson decided to return to the Lakers, agreeing on Friday to come back for a 19th season as an NBA coach.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:15 pm

US nuns on the run from Vatican inquiry

American nuns could be said to have their habits in a twist in the face of two investigations by the Vatican into whether they have come to espouse lifestyles and views on the Church that may just be a tad too modern. Except that...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:12 pm

Six dead after fire rips through London high-rise

Six people, including a 3-week-old baby, were killed and 30 people had to be rescued when fire ripped through a high-rise apartment building in London overnight, emergency services said. London Fire Brigade and police said the...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:09 pm

Iranian Cleric: British Embassy Staff To Be Tried

A top Iranian cleric said Friday that some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial. Britain is seeking a clarification of the status of the employees.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pm

Rare Copy Of Declaration Found In England

An original copy of the Declaration of Independence was recently discovered in the British National Archives. Edward Hampshire, the diplomatic and colonial specialist at the archives, talks with Melissa Block about the discovery of the 26th copy of the document.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pm

Two children dead in tower block fire

Two children killed and three other people seriously hurt after eight floors of block engulfed in fire in Camberwell south London.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 7:58 pm

Witness: Knox Did Not Fake Break-In

Defense witness says someone could have broken in from outside.
Source: ABC News: International | 3 Jul 2009 | 7:34 pm

Putin rejects Obama criticism before meeting

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected U.S. President Barack Obama's charge that he was mired in Cold War thinking, setting the scene for a stormy first meeting at a Moscow summit next week.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Jul 2009 | 7:08 pm

Video: Mending Russian Relations

President Obama is expected in Moscow next week to discuss a wide range of issues with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Alexsei Kuznetsov reports.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 3 Jul 2009 | 6:13 pm

Organizers to give away 17,500 tickets to Michael Jackson memorial

[Updated at 10:45 a.m.: People whose names are drawn for the tickets will be notified between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday and given the location where they should go to pick up their tickets.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 3 Jul 2009 | 5:45 pm

Jackson's S. African Fans Moonwalk Tribute to Late Star

Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans in South Africa have gathered to moonwalk and pay tribute to the late singer.
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 5:27 pm

Star Cuban Pitcher Mysteriously Vanishes From Hotel

A Cuban pitcher considered by many baseball scouts to be the No. 1 left-handed prospect in the world left his hotel and vanished before the first ball was thrown at a tournament in the Netherlands.
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 5:18 pm

Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments

NEW YORK/VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian fund manager Sonja Kohn did not receive any kickbacks from Bernard Madoff to steer Bank Medici customer funds to the swindler's investment business, a Medici lawyer said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 3 Jul 2009 | 5:17 pm

Spain: Fishing stories net spy chief

MADRID: Spain's intelligence chief resigned yesterday amid allegations he used Government money to go on hunting and fishing trips and had staff remodel his house. A replacement for National Intelligence Centre director Alberto...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 5:15 pm

Britain rallies opposition to Iranian threat to put embassy staff on trial

Britain is attempting to build a united international front in opposition to Iran's declaration that it would put British embassy employees on trial for inciting demonstrations in Tehran.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:58 pm

Families call for Viking early replacement

The Ministry of Defence should recall its fleet of Viking vehicles as soon as possible in order to save soldiers' lives the families of servicemen killed in the vehicles have said.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:49 pm

Putin living in the past: Obama on eve of visit

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama accused Vladimir Putin, the Russian Prime Minister, of living in the past and indulging in Cold War thinking on the eve of his first trip to Russia as US President. Obama described the former President,...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

FBI interviews tell of Saddam's time on the run

BAGHDAD - After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until he saw "the city was about to fall". Months later, he was caught hiding at the same farm where he had fled in 1959 after taking part in an attempt to...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

Picture of chaos painted at Guantanamo

WASHINGTON: Newly released Defence Department documents and memos about the first years of operation of the jail at the United States Guantanamo Bay Naval Base portray a chaotic and sometimes violent operation that its own commanders...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

'Old people' come home after a century abroad

When Tom Trevorrow was growing up on the banks of the River Murray in South Australia, white Australian farmers would drive around in big Chevys, proudly displaying an Aboriginal skull on the dashboard. "They got a kick out of...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

15 Dead in Suspected U.S. Strike in Pakistan

Pakistan intelligence officials say suspected U.S. missiles kill 15 in Pakistan.
Source: ABC News: International | 3 Jul 2009 | 3:28 pm

Russia to Let U.S. Ship Weapons Through to Afghanistan

Russia will allow the U.S. to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a top Kremlin aide said Friday in a gesture aimed at bolstering U.S. military operations and improving strained ties between Washington and Moscow.
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 3:12 pm

All Bets Off for Russia's Casinos?

More than 400,000 out of work as Russia's casinos close under anti-vice law.
Source: ABC News: International | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:58 pm

6.0-Magnitude Quake in Gulf of California Rattles Mexico

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rattled western Mexico Friday, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage, Reuters reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:29 pm

Iran Cleric Says British Embassy Staff to Be Tried

A top Iranian cleric said Friday that some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial, and he accused Britain of a role in instigating widespread protests that erupted over the country's disputed election.
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:23 pm

Fourth person in Britain dies after contracting swine flu

A teenager in London has become the fourth person in Britain to die after contracting swine flu it has emerged.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Meet the Australovenator, Australia's Biggest Carnivore

Scientists find Australian dinosaur that lived 98 million years ago.
Source: ABC News: International | 3 Jul 2009 | 1:41 pm

Video: AirFrance 447 Mystery Deepens

French investigators now say that AirFrance flight 447 plowed into the Atlantic Ocean in one piece. Nancy Cordes.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 3 Jul 2009 | 1:31 pm

Biden Meets with Key U.S. Leaders in Iraq

In 1st Baghdad Trip as VP, Will Press Iraqis to Make More Progress Toward Political Reconciliation

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:32 pm

To Solidify Power, Palestinians Arrest Rivals

Palestinian Factions Eliminate Rivals to Hold West Bank, Gaza
Source: ABC News: International | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:21 pm

George: Biden Visits With His Son in Iraq

George's Bottom Line: Vice President Joe Biden visits with his son, Beau Biden, who is serving in Iraq.
Source: ABC News: International | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:16 pm