Steve McNair, a Super Bowl Quarterback, Is Shot to DeathNew York Times - - 35 minutes ago
Steve McNair, the former NFL quarterback whose Air McNair nickname gave short shrift to his scrambling ability, died Saturday, apparently in a double shooting, according to the Nashville police.
Dare McNair too often, you'd lose to an NFL warrior CBSSports.com
Good Guy: McNair key in Hurricane Katrina aid SportingNews.com
During Independence Celebrations in Alaska, Palin Is Low Key ...New York Times - - 17 minutes ago
There was Gov. Sarah Palin's father, Chuck Heath, first in line behind the banner of the Valley Republican Women's Club at the Independence Day parade here on Saturday.
Zelaya vows to return to HondurasAljazeera.net - 1 hour ago
Manuel Zelaya, the ousted Honduran president, has vowed to return to his country and retake the leadership nearly a week after a military-backed coup led him into exile.
Zelaya vows to return to Honduras BBC News
Zelayo says he's optimist, will return to Honduras The Associated Press
|
Recommended for you »
Sign in to add a section with stories recommended for you, by using search history.
North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul
CNN International - 15 hours ago
SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- North Korea fired several short-range missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, an act that the US watched closely and South Korea called provocative.
Video: North Korea Fires 7 Missiles Off Coast
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
US condemns N Korea missile launch Aljazeera.net
Analysis: Iran crisis set to rage on
BBC News - - 2 hours ago
Three weeks after Iran was shaken by its most serious unrest since the 1979 revolution, the dust seems to have settled. Banned and broken up by force, the largely peaceful, massive protest demonstrations have fizzled out.
Held British embassy staff to go on trial in Teheran Jerusalem Post
Iran charges UK embassy staffer Aljazeera.net
UN chief rebukes Burma over Suu Kyi
ABC Online - 2 hours ago
UN chief Ban Ki-moon (R) was disappointed with the outcome of his meeting with Burma junta leader Than Shwe on Saturday. (AFP: Mark Garten) United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has rebuked Burma's generals for denying him a visit to see detained opposition ...
Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi CNN International
Local News »
View stories near:
Statue of Liberty's crown reopens for visitors
CNN - 6 hours ago
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Thirty people joined National Park Service rangers Saturday in climbing to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, the first tourists to go into the landmark's crown since the 9/11 attacks.
Video: Raw Video: Popping the Question in Lady Liberty
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Statue of Liberty crown reopens Los Angeles Times
TEA Party activists rally at Capitol
CNN - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Instead of celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with barbecues and sparklers, about 2000 small-government advocates, toting signs and chanting slogans, rallied outside the US Capitol Saturday.
Fourth of July marked by anti-tax Tea Parties Washington Times
An (iced) Tea Party on the Morristown Green The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
US celebrates Independence Day
AFP - 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Americans across the United States celebrated their national holiday on Saturday, commemorating the 233 years since the Declaration of Independence with barbecues, live music and lots of fireworks.
Cherish your freedom on Independence Day Buffalo News
Independence 1776. Independence 201x? Liberty Papers
China moves on Opel with BAIC bid
Reuters - - 10 hours ago
FRANKFURT/MUNICH, July 3 (Reuters) - A Chinese automaker has offered to buy a stake in General Motors (GMGMQ.PK) unit Opel, challenging a deal from Canadian auto parts supplier Magna (MGa.
GM Europe head says to sell Opel to Magna soon: report Washington Post
GM Europe: Talks on selling Opel near completion The Associated Press
Madoff investors rush to beat reimbursement claims deadline
Los Angeles Times - - Jul 3, 2009
More than 15000 claims to recoup money lost in the Ponzi scheme have been filed. Valid claims will be eligible for up to a $500000 payment from the Securities Investor Protection Corp.
Video: Feds Seize Madoff Penthouse, Wife Leaves
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Weekend Opinionator: Did Madoff Get More Than He Deserved? New York Times
Militant Group Seeks Armistice Not Amnesty For Niger Delta Crisis
Wall Street Journal - - 3 hours ago
IBADAN, Nigeria -- The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, Saturday advocated for armistice as opposed to amnesty as the next step to take in resolving the region's crisis.
Niger Delta Militants Threaten Trans-Saharan Pipeline Voice of America
Sahara gas pipeline gets go-ahead BBC News
Leaked: Sony Ericsson's Upcoming Android Phone
PC World - - 3 hours ago
We know for some time now that Sony Ericsson (SE) is working on a Google Android based mobile phone, but the company has been keeping mum on details.
Sony Ericsson Making XPERIA Android? Holy Smokes… Android Phone Fans - Phandroid.com
Dismissal of MySpace Case 'Proper,' Defendant Says
Washington Post - - 22 hours ago
AP LOS ANGELES, July 3 -- A Missouri mother said she never should have been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide.
Video: Myspace Conviction Thrown Out
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Climate change causes sheep in Scottish herd to shrink
Los Angeles Times - - Jul 2, 2009
Researchers have concluded that rising temperatures have made it easier for scrawnier sheep to survive, thus reducing the average size of animals in the herd.
The Case of the Shrinking Sheep New York Times
Climate change is shrinking sheep BBC News
Michael Jackson memorial: TV networks sort out broadcast plans
Entertainment Weekly - - 3 hours ago
Broadcast and cable networks are beginning to sort out their plans for the July 7 public memorial for Michael Jackson, according to the Associated Press.
Jackson Music Sales: Off the Wall ABC News
Massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets Washington Post
Former Beatles and Stones manager Allen Klein has died
Entertainment Weekly - - 4 hours ago
Iconic and infamous music business entrepreneur Allen Klein has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 77. Klein -- a controversial manager whose clients included Sam Cooke, the Rolling Stones, and the Beatles -- founded Allen Klein & Co.
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Klein dies The Associated Press
Michael Jackson investigation focuses on doctors
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
Investigators are focusing on at least five doctors who prescribed drugs to Michael Jackson as they try to unravel the circumstances surrounding the pop star's death, according to law enforcement sources.
Video: Official Says Diprivan Found at Jackson Home
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Jackson Death Investigation Continues MyFox Los Angeles
Woods, Kim Tied for Lead Entering Final Round
Washington Post - - 23 minutes ago
Tiger Woods hosts a PGA Tour event in the DC area once again as some of the best golfers in the world converge at Congressional Country Club's Blue Course.
Hitting stride at 50, Michael Allen in contention at AT&T National The Canadian Press
What they said: Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Cancellara wins first Tour de France stage
The Associated Press - 6 hours ago
MONACO (AP) - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong went out early and put up a solid time in the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, then was upstaged by Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland.
Tour de France Stage by Stage New York Times
Win over Venus shows off Serena's greatness
FOXSports.com - - 5 hours ago
In perhaps her most impressive performance ever at Wimbledon, Serena bullied her older sister - five-time champion Venus - 7-6 (3), 6-2 to win her third title at the All England Club and further backed up the contention ...
Williams sisters beat Stubbs, Stosur to win Wimbledon doubles title The Canadian Press
Younger Sister Captures Her Third Wimbledon Singles Title Washington Post
Healthier bill New version of health care legislation costs less ...
Houston Chronicle - 46 minutes ago
The first incomplete health care reform proposal issued by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee set off alarm bells on both sides of the partisan divide because of its projected cost of $1 trillion and its failure to cover a third ...
Medicare's Mixed Legacy New York Times
SOLUTIONS/PERKINS: Dealing with abortion in health care reform Washington Times
First swine flu death in London
BBC News - 14 hours ago
A 19-year-old man has died after contracting swine flu in London, health authorities in the capital have said. The man, from south London, had serious underlying health problems and was in Lewisham Hospital.
Croatia reports first H1N1 case Reuters
Mexico wins praise for swine flu response
The Associated Press - - Jul 3, 2009
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health.
WHO showers accolades on Mexico, warns swine flu is unstoppable The Money Times
'Serial killer' claims fifth victim in South Carolina
CNN - - 6 hours ago
(CNN) -- A 15-year-old South Carolina girl who was shot earlier this week by a man authorities say fits the description of a serial killer has died, police said Saturday.
US community fears serial killer BBC News
Obama: US a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout
Reuters - 42 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq faced difficult days ahead after taking control of its towns and cities from US forces but he pledged to remain a strong partner on behalf of the country's security and ...
Night of barbecue, fireworks on tap at White House The Associated Press
Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife
New York Daily News - - Jul 3, 2009
Love-sick Gov. Mark Sanford ditched his security detail before jetting to an Argentine rendezvous with his mistress last month. But he took the guards with him Friday for a Florida groveling session with his wife and in-laws.
How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip MiamiHerald.com
SC residents mixed over fate of cheating gov The Associated Press
