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Most popular news on 5 July 2009 |
Palin links resignation to 'higher calling'
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 uniting the country along conservative lines.
Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
AP - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium.
The Bigger Issue Behind North Korea's Missile Launch
Time.com - North Korea has a tradition of marking July 4 with its own fireworks display -- this time by firing at least seven short-range SCUD missiles towards the Sea of Japan
Missiles show NKorea skills improving: officials
AP - North Korea's weekend missile launches show the communist country is improving its capability and accuracy and are a cause for concern, officials said Sunday.
NYC fireworks highlight US Independence Day events
AP - Fireworks burst into 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 to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001.
AP Interview: Jackson adviser Tohme breaks silence
AP - Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. It's not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson's world of love.
Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer
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 terrorizing a small South Carolina community, authorities said.
More than 1 million seek tix for Jackson memorial
AP - More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week.
Downturn dating: Hearts flutter as markets stutter
AP - 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.
Several Chase contenders crash at Daytona
AP - Chase contender David Reutimann was involved in a 13-car accident at Daytona International Speedway.
McCain says Palin to play leadership role as ex-Governor
Reuters - Republican Senator John McCain expressed support for his former presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, on Saturday as Washington speculated about why the Alaska governor abruptly announced her resignation.
Why Sarah Palin Quit
Time.com - Although her stated reasons are hard to pin down, insiders say the Alaska governor's decision is unlikely to lead to a presidential run in 2012
UN chief leaves Myanmar 'disappointed' with junta
AP - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ended a mission to Myanmar on Saturday saying he was "deeply disappointed" that the isolated nation's top military ruler denied him a visit to jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Plant disease hits eastern US veggies early, hard
AP - Tomato plants have been removed from stores in half a dozen states as a destructive and infectious plant disease makes its earliest and most widespread appearance ever in the eastern United States.
Marines march in grueling Afghan sun for July 4
AP - 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.
1 dead, several hurt in Fla. lightning strike
AP - A lightning strike at a Fourth of July gathering in central Florida killed one person and 18 others were taken to hospitals, officials said Saturday.
Serena Williams beats sister Venus at Wimbledon
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 trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.
Don't Count Out Debbie Rowe: "I Want My Children"
E! Online - UPDATE: A judge has postponed next week's custody hearing until July 13 at the request of Rowe's attorney, according to the Los Angeles Superior Court public information officer. Matters pertaining to Jackson's estate will still be addressed at the originally scheduled hearing on July 6.
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