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PHOTO Jackson Staples Center

Jackson Memorial Tickets Granted Through Lottery

Fans will receive free tickets to Jackson's memorial through an online lottery.
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Serial Killer on the Loose: 4 Dead in S.C.

State Sen. Peeler says residents have "their guard up and their gun handy."

Witness: Knox Did Not Fake Break-In

Defense witness says someone could have broken in from outside.
Afghanistan Marines casualties in Taliban campaign

U.S. Pushes Deeper Into So. Afghanistan

US Marines try to win over locals in south Afghanistan.
VIDEO: Casualties reported as fighting continues Taliban-controlled Helmand province.

Marine Offensive in Afghanistan

Casualties reported as fighting continues Taliban-controlled Helmand province.

Ed Sec Pushes Charter School Debate

With stimulus money on the line, states urged to embrace the charter movement.
PHOTO California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks about the state budget crisis in this July 2, 2009 file photo, during a news conference in downtown Los Angeles.

States Ring in the 4th ... With No Money

Several states enter first the weekend of the fiscal year without a budget plan.

City Nabs Auto Thieves With Bait Car Program

Houston saw a 20 percent reduction in auto thefts in 2008.

How Safe Is Your Swimming Pool?

Get tips on how to keep your pool clean and in top shape for the summer.
Portfolio of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor's writings, speeches and rulings delivered to the Judiciary Committee offices on Capitol Hill.

Group Sotomayor Belonged to Sued Over Job Tests

Civl rights group Sotomayor advised brought case similar to Connecticut firefighters' dispute
VIDEO: Biographer talks about huge influence of

Michael Jackson's Video Artistry

Biographer talks about huge influence of "King of Pop's" greatest music vids.
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The Note | posted today at 7:46 PM EDT
ABC News' Rick Klein reports: Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele tonight said he plans to get in touch with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin soon -- and indicated that he wants her help in... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 6:14 PM EDT
Today, for the first time since he was transported from Iraq to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Lt. Colonel Tim Karcher woke up. Colonel Franklin Childress, who has been by his bedside... [continue]
The Note | posted today at 5:50 PM EDT
Sarah Palin intends to continue to be helpful to other Republicans and is leaving her political options open even with today’s announcement that she'll soon resign, Fred Malek, a veteran Republican... [continue]
The Note | posted today at 3:56 PM EDT
Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down from her post as Alaska governor at the end of the month, and will not run for reelection. [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 11:34 AM EDT
"I can't pay bills with IOUs. I can't pay salaries with IOUs." - Thomas Bent, medical director, Laguna Beach Community Clinic, telling the Los Angeles Times he expects to receive more than $10,000 in... [continue]
Local News Around the Nation

Driver, 83, Pins Store Clerk In Crash

WCVB • Boston MA | TheBostonChannel.com

'Hoax Kidnapping' Causes Chaos, Costs Thousands

WFTV • Orlando FL | WFTV.com

Rescuers Find Missing Boaters Alive

WXYZ • Detroit MI | WXYZ.com

Robber Sprays Woman In Face With Hot Sauce, Takes Purse

KMGH • Denver CO | TheDenverChannel.com
 
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