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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012....
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| Companies Recall Products Linked To Milk Processor
Food distributors across the country announced on Thursday they are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other products that are linked to a possible salmonella contamination at a Plainview, Minn., milk processor. |
| GM Urges Quick Approval Of Sale Plan
Facing a July 10 government funding cutoff, General Motors Corp. is calling for quick approval of its bid to sell its "good" parts into a new company and emerge from bankruptcy protection. |
Sports
| Indians Close Out First Half
The Cleveland Indians will reach the halfway point of the 2009 Major League baseball season tonight when they play the Oakland A's at Progressive Field. |
| Aeros, Bowie Split Two
Akron and Bowie split a doubleheader Thursday night, as the Aeros fell 3-0 in the opener before rebounding to win 3-2 in the nightcap. |
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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012....
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media....
US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001....
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge
Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout
Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon
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UPDATE AUDIO Akron Judge Linda Kersker Dies
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