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In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US lights up sky 22 minutes ago NEW YORK (AP) - Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty's crown opening t  Read Story.

More than 1 million seek tix for Jackson memorial about 1 hour ago LOS ANGELES (AP) - More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week. Only 11,000 tickets will be given out for the Tuesday service at St  Read Story.

Exiled Honduran president vows return on Sunday about 1 hour ago TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Ousted President Manuel Zelaya said Saturday that he would return to Honduras to try to retake office following last week's military-backed coup, despite warnings of a pot  Read Story.

Palin links resignation to 'higher calling' about 2 hours ago JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of unit  Read Story.

Palin links resignation to `higher calling' about 3 hours ago JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of unit  Read Story.

In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US set to begin about 3 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - The Fourth of July weekend is shaping up as a celebration for Americans watching fireworks around the country - and for three elephants and a turtle. In Key West, Fla., an ailing sea t  Read Story.

Honduras' swift coup was months in the making about 4 hours ago TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Soldiers ringed President Manuel Zelaya's modest home, spilled into the cul-de-sac and swarmed the neighborhood, blocking what little traffic there was in a posh corner of  Read Story.

Obama's trip: A mission to reshape US image about 5 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) - 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 Americ  Read Story.

Palin keeps low-profile after plan to resign about 5 hours ago JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Where is Sarah Palin? A day after surprising even her closest friends by announcing she would step down as Alaska governor more than a year before her term was up, the controvers  Read Story.

Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee about 5 hours ago NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that police were called to a residence and found McNair and a woman  Read Story.

Serena Williams beats sister Venus at Wimbledon about 6 hours ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player try  Read Story.

Analysis: Palin's resignation may hurt her future about 6 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and certainly no help a party battered by scandal and fightin  Read Story.

Networks to offer live Jackson memorial coverage about 6 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - The memorial for Michael Jackson may be a tough ticket live, but it shouldn't be hard to find it on television. ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment are among the networks that have al  Read Story.

Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth about 7 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, nati  Read Story.

Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer about 7 hours ago GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) - A teenage girl shot while helping her father in their family's small furniture and appliance store died Saturday, becoming the fifth victim of a suspected serial killer terrorizin  Read Story.

Oasis amidst war, Afghan valley looks to tourism about 7 hours ago BAMIYAN, Afghanistan (AP) - There's a new building in town, and it isn't a military barracks or a hospital. It's a Tourist Information Center. Even as troops fight militants in the south, government o  Read Story.

Serena Williams beats sisters Venus at Wimbledon about 7 hours ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. After six years, it was her turn to hold up the Venus Rosewater Dish again.  Read Story.

Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks about 8 hours ago LONDON (AP) - As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a given. The  Read Story.

Analysis: Palin's resignation hurts her future about 8 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and certainly no help a party battered by scandal and fightin  Read Story.

Soldier who fought in pink boxers home for 4th about 8 hours ago FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan - especially on   Read Story.

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