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Palin to resign as Alaska governor
 Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:15:21 GMT
Cops hunt serial killer after 4 shootings
Authorities in South Carolina are looking for a serial killer they believe has shot four people to death within 10 miles of each other over the past six days.
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:50:08 GMT
Myanmar denies request to see Suu Kyi
 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Myanmar's top military ruler Friday but failed to win any concessions or to get permission to visit opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:18:04 GMT
Powerful sedative found in Jackson’s home
 A law enforcement official says the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home. Diprivan is an intravenous anesthetic drug widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's very unusual to have in a private home
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 23:38:55 GMT
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