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Palin resigning as Alaska governor
WASILLA, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White... [More]
By Rachel D'oro
Associated Press | July 3
Job picture remains bleak
WASHINGTON -- Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They're making less money. [More]
Associated Press | July 3
David Guttenfelder / Associated Press |
First casualties in new Afghan surge
NAWA, Afghanistan -- U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled heartland in southern Afghanistan. [More]
By Jason Straziuso
Associated Press | July 3
Taliban may have captured soldier
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. soldier discovered missing Thursday from a small outpost in eastern Afghanistan is believed to have been captured by Taliban militants when he walked away from his base, military officials said. [More]
The Washington Post | July 3
Hearing delayed on Michael Jackson's kids
LOS ANGELES -- The future of Michael Jackson's children was thrown into question Thursday when his ex-wife emerged and won a delay in a custody hearing while she decides whether she wants to raise her two offspring. [More]
Associated Press | July 3
Obama weighs in on Russia, Jackson, rulings
WASHINGTON -- Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin "still has a lot of sway" in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over. [More]
By Jennifer Loven
Associated Press | July 3
Sanctions likely in Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- A top diplomat said Thursday he is heading to Honduras to demand the return of the president toppled at gunpoint -- a mission he said is likely to meet rejection, bringing diplomatic and economic punishment for the... [More]
Associated Press | July 3
North Korea escalates short-range missile tests
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired a barrage of short-range missiles off its east coast in a possible prelude to the launch of a long-range missile toward Hawaii over the U.S. Independence Day holiday. [More]
Associated Press | July 3
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