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Palin Takes To Web For Hints On Future
After staying out of the public eye for most of Saturday, a day after abruptly announcing she would soon give up her job as governor, Palin indicated on a social networking site that she would take on a larger, national role, citing a "higher calling" to unite the country along conservative lines.
Spirit Of Kansas Recap
The celebration at Lake Shawnee provided something for everyone, crafts, a car show, a concert and much more.
Obama Seeks New U.S.-Russian Relationship
Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev end a seven-year hiatus in U.S.-Russian summitry on Monday, with both men declaring their determination to further cut nuclear arsenals and repair a badly damaged relationship.
Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair Shot To Death
Former quarterback Steve McNair has been killed after suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville police officials told CBS station WJZ-TV in Baltimore. A female victim was also found dead at the scene.
Former D.C. Mayor Barry Charged With Stalking
The United States Park Police said Barry, a current D.C. Council member, was arrested Saturday in Washington after a woman flagged down an officer and complained that Barry was stalking her.
Speed Eaters Gain Weight, Clog Arteries But Have Few Regrets
Don Lerman set a record by eating seven sticks of salted butter in five minutes. During six years of competitive eating, he gained 100 pounds.
Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Dumps People Into Lake, Hurts 16
At least 16 people were injured when a pedestrian bridge collapsed into a lake after a July Fourth fireworks show Saturday night in Merrillville, Indiana, authorities said.
2 Killed In California Plane Crash
A privately owned jet crashed in southern California on Saturday, killing both people on board, local and federal authorities told CNN.
Somali Pirates Release Belgian Ship, Crew
A Belgian ship and its crew captured by Somali pirates two months ago have been released, the Belgium government said Sunday.
Air France Plane Did Not Break Up In Flight - Report
The Air France plane that crashed a month ago off the coast of Brazil "did not break up or become destroyed in flight," but bellyflopped intact into the Atlantic Ocean, the French air investigation agency announced Thursday.
Six Killed In London High-Rise Fire
Six people were killed, including three children, when a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in south London on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Quake Reported Off Western Mexico
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Friday morning in the Gulf of California, off the western coast of Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Military ordered to turn back Zelaya's jet
Honduras' ousted President Manuel said he was getting on a flight home to reclaim his post on Sunday, accompanied by the U.N. General Assembly president and a group of journalists.
From Haiti, A Surprise: Good News About AIDS
When Micheline Leon was diagnosed with HIV, her parents told her they would fit her for a coffin.
Harvard Pres.: School Has Tough Choices In Decline
Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust began her tenure in 2007 when the university's prosperity seeemed limitless. With its ballooning wealth, Harvard planned almost frenzied growth, from a building boom into Boston to vast increases in financial aid for students.
Law Firm: Jackson Had Slight Pulse When Doctor Found Him
Michael Jackson's father says he is concerned about the last moments of his son's life and about the personal physician who found the pop icon unconscious at the singer's estate.
1.6 Million Register for 8,750 Jackson Memorial Tickets
About 1.6 million fans registered for a chance at fewer than 9,000 tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service next week, organizers said.
Chestnut Chows Down 68 Hot Dogs; Sets Record
Setting a world record, Joey Chestnut won Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, solidifying himself to many as the greatest gustatory athlete of all time.
Russians Create Shrine to Michael Jackson
They headed to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow after news broke that Michael Jackson had died. And they're still coming.
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones Manager Allen Klein dies
Music manager Allen Klein, whose clients included the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, died Saturday after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, his publicist said. Klein was 77.
Costa Rica Tops List of 'Happiest' Nations
Forget Disneyland! Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world, according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy, "centered on people and the environment."
Iran: British-Greek Reporter Held for Weeks Freed
Iran has released a British-Greek journalist held for more than two weeks since demonstrations erupted following disputed presidential elections, Iran's state television reported Sunday.
Zimbabwe Vows to Pull Troops Out of Diamond Fields
Zimbabwe has promised to withdraw its soldiers from diamond fields in the east, an official newspaper reported Sunday - a week after a rights group alleged the military was committing killings and abuses in the area.
UN Official to Accompany Honduran President Home
Exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has announced his imminent departure for home to reclaim his post even though the interim government of Honduras is vowing to prevent his plane from landing.
Bus Tips Over In Adirondacks, Killing 1, Hurting 9
A bus rolled onto its side and plowed into a rock ledge early Sunday on a highway in the Adirondacks in northeastern New York, killing a woman pinned underneath and hurting nine others, authorities said.
Former D.C. Mayor Barry Charged With Stalking
Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman.
Drug War, Economy Weigh On Mexico Midterm Election
Drug violence, an economic downturn and recent cases of political malfeasance weigh heavily on Mexico's midterm congressional elections Sunday, a vote that could decide the future of President Felipe Calderon's anti-crime and economic policies.
Texas Teen Says Father Wrapped Chain Around Him
Authorities in Texas have accused a man of wrapping a 20-foot chain around his teenage son's neck and spraying him in the face with Mace.
Iraqis Skeptical About Significance of US Pullback
Iraqis are skeptical that much will change after last week's pullback of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad and other cities, a sentiment not shared by their government.
Somali Fighting Kills At Least 12 In Mogadishu
Heavy shelling between Somali rebels and government forces near the presidential palace killed at least 12 people on Sunday, witnesses said, and the prime minister looked for help from more African Union peacekeepers.
Exiled Honduran Leader Vows Return for Showdown
Honduras braced for confrontation Sunday as ousted President Manuel Zelaya insisted he was coming home to reclaim his post, urging his supporters to mass at the airport for a showdown with the interim government in power since the army sent him into exile a week ago.
US Military Deaths in Iraq War At 4,322
As of Saturday, July 4, 2009, at least 4,322 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.
French: Sub Hears Signal From Yemenia Black Boxes
A submarine scouring the Indian Ocean on Sunday picked up the signal beacons of the two black boxes of a Yemenia Airways flight that crashed off the Comoros Islands, the French aviation agency said.
4-Year-Old NW Kansas Boy Dies In Forklift Accident
A 4-year-old boy has died in a forklift accident near the northwest Kansas town of Colby.
Bomb Blast Near South Philippine Cathedral Kills 5
Suspected Muslim guerrillas detonated a bomb near a Roman Catholic cathedral in the southern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least five people and wounding 46.
Obama Backs Medvedev's Judicial Reforms
President Barack Obama said strengthening human rights and the rule of law in Russia should be a part of the much-heralded "reset" in U.S.-Russian relations, according to an interview with an embattled Russian opposition newspaper.
Coroner: Teen 5th Killed By Apparent Serial Killer
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.
3rd Person Dies After NC Fireworks Explosion
Officials say a third worker has died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island.
Television Networks Planning Jackson Coverage
NBC executives changed their minds Sunday and decided to join other networks that will televise Michael Jackson's memorial service live this week.
Walt Disney World Monorail Crash Kills Employee
Emergency officials say two monorail trains crashed in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, killing one train's operator.
South Korea Says North Korean Missiles Can Hit Key Targets
The ballistic missiles that North Korea test-fired this weekend were likely capable of striking key government and military facilities in South Korea, a defense official said Sunday, amid growing concerns over Pyongyang's firepower.
In NYC, Biggest Fireworks Show In US Lights Up Sky
Fireworks lit 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.
Iraqis Skeptical Of U.S. Troop Pullback
Iraqis are skeptical that much will change after last week's pullback of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad and other cities, a sentiment not shared by their government.
Walt Disney World Monorail Crash Kills Employee
Walt Disney World officials say a monorail crashed in the Magic Kingdom section of the Florida theme park, killing an employee. Train service has been shut down.
Obama Plan Could Trim Back Financial Powerhouses
Financial regulations proposed by the president would result in leaner and simpler institutions that don't carry the weight of the system on their marble columns.
Jackson Memorial Gets 1.6 Million Ticket Requests
The more than 1.6 million fans who registered for tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service will finally get word Sunday on whether they will be among the lucky few to get tickets for the ceremony.
Chestnut Wins NY Hot Dog Eating Match, Again
Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, an annual showcase for flamboyant hot dogging contestants eager to show they really are what they eat.
Suspect Arrested In Double Homicide In Wichita
A suspect has been arrested in a double homicide at a Wichita apartment complex.
Palin Resignation Leaves 2012 Questions
Supporters and critics alike say the former GOP vice presidential candidate's resignation, announced Friday afternoon and effective July 26, is an inexplicable move for a high profile Republican widely seen as a contender for a White House run in 2012. A half-term governor campaigning for president?
Lawrence Man In Wheelchair Sells Hotdogs
Nowatzke has to set up a 1,000-pound cart and more than a half-dozen coolers, containers and condiments. He also brings out a 65-pound shaved ice machine.

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