On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens
Saturday, July 04, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty''s crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride....
2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan
Saturday, July 04, 2009
KABUL (AP) -- Taliban militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two American troops and wounding several more in a two-hour battle, officials said....
Obama cites his agenda in holiday address
Saturday, July 04, 2009
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 founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet addresses....
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
Saturday, July 04, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Questions about Michael Jackson''s use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home....
Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run
Saturday, July 04, 2009
WASILLA, Alaska (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....
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent
Saturday, July 04, 2009
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....
SC serial killer conjures memory of 60s murderer
Saturday, July 04, 2009
GAFFNEY, S.C. (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....
SKorea says North fires 7 missiles off east coast
Saturday, July 04, 2009
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....
