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Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:44PM
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.
OAS eyes Honduras suspension, but beaten to punch
Published July 4th, 2009 - 11:14AM
The Organization of American States is meeting in Washington to consider suspending Honduras' membership because of the military coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth
Published July 4th, 2009 - 9:14AM
The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride - and for one couple, romance.
Correction: France-Crash Investigation story
Published July 4th, 2009 - 9:04AM
In a July 2 story about the probe into the crash of Air France flight 447, The Associated Press erroneously quoted Charles-Henri Tardivat, a lawyer for the victims' families, as saying the phase of grief had passed. Tardivat said families "started concentrating on their families, their grief, and how to be able to put a close on at least that part of their life" once they realized how little was available from the investigation.
Pope urges G8 leaders to act on crisis
Published July 4th, 2009 - 5:49AM
Pope Benedict XVI has urged G-8 leaders meeting in Italy next week to rewrite global financial rules and defend the world's poor from the effects of the economic downturn, the Vatican said Saturday.
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent
Published July 4th, 2009 - 4:14AM
A top aide to Iran's all-powerful leader has accused the country's main opposition leader of being an American agent who should be tried for treason, increasing the pressure on reformists disputing the outcome of last month's presidential election.
Sheaves are the new eco-casket
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
DENVER – Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., is selling caskets made of banana sheaves.
CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN: Marines come under new attacks
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
Taliban insurgents stepped up attacks Friday against U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan’s Helmand River valley, forcing troops in some areas to spend the day fighting instead of carrying out plans to meet with residents and local leaders.
MONROE, MICH.: Four fishermen found safe on Lake Erie
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
Four Michigan fishermen whose 19-foot boat capsized in western Lake Erie have been rescued.
Cleric says Iran will try Britons
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
A powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staff members on trial for fomenting postelection turmoil.
WASHINGTON: Stop attacks, work on bill, Obama urges
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
President Obama, strategizing Friday with congressional leaders about health care reform, complained that liberal advocacy groups ought to drop their attacks on Democratic lawmakers and devote their energy to promoting passage of comprehensive legislation.
Russia to allow arms transit
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
MOSCOW – Russia said Friday that it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: U.S. drones target Taliban followers
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
The followers of one of Pakistan’s most feared Taliban commanders, Baitullah Mehsud, came under a fresh round of U.S. drone attacks Friday in bombings that killed at least six people, according to Pakistani government officials.
Jackson likely took sedative
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
LOS ANGELES – The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson’s home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer’s memorial service.
LOS ANGELES: Marriage helps brain, study shows
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
Does your spouse sometimes drive you crazy? Think again: A study published in Friday’s edition of the British Medical Journal finds that people who lived with a partner during middle age had much lower odds of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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