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Friends and foes call Palin’s move inexplicable

Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin defies political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:17:16 GMT

Ex-Titans, Ravens QB McNair shot, killed

Former NFL MVP Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback’s death in a brief statement released Saturday. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:17:45 GMT

Serena dominant in Wimbledon victory

Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:20:27 GMT

Lady Liberty’s crown reopens

The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:28:40 GMT

Rural S.C. terrorized by 5 killings in past week

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. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:53:04 GMT

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